Nico Vasseur joined AMI as Chief of Staff in 2017. Before joining AMI he was a naval officer in the Royal Netherlands Navy for 38 years where he commanded several ships and flotillas. The Navy has taken him all over the world. He has seen both incredible wealth and deprivation. All too often it is the children who suffer most. Nico truly believes that education lies at the heart of creating a better world and every child should have the right to education and the freedom to develop to their fullest potential. As Chief of Staff he supports AMI strategic initiatives by monitoring progress, ensuring follow-up, staying connected to teams, and alerting the Executive Director to progress or problems. Nico holds a Master of Arts in history from the University of Amsterdam.