Hello, my name is Esther Versprille. I’m Dutch, but before returning to the Netherlands a few years ago I spent 24 years living abroad. During that time we lived several times in the German-speaking part of Switzerland and also spent six wonderful years in the New York area in the United States.

In recent years I have worked as a yoga teacher and yoga therapist in both the US and Switzerland, focusing on the therapeutic aspects of yoga. Earlier in my career I worked in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries in the Netherlands and Switzerland. My academic background, however, is in nutrition and dietetics, so my professional path has taken a few interesting turns along the way.

I’m married and my husband, who is also Dutch, currently works in Dublin and commutes home to Amsterdam on weekends. We have one daughter, Loïs, who graduated from medical school and is now finishing her Phd. She hopes to become an OB/GYN. 

 Over the years I have enjoyed being involved in volunteer work, including serving on several school Parent Associations in different countries. I was also a Board Member of the Greenwich Newcomers Club and volunteered at the Red Cross in Greenwich, Connecticut. 

I speak Dutch, English and German fluently and I’m truly delighted about the opportunity to become a Board Member of IWC Amsterdam.