Board of Directors

After working in commercial communication, Lodewijk van Noort realized his heart was in communication for a social purpose. He switched first to the Reading & Writing Foundation and now to the municipality of The Hague.

As a plain language advocate, lecturer, editor and author since 2008 she has played a central part in building plain language awareness and competence in Norway.

Nicole is a freelance editor and plain language consultant. During 30 years with the Nova Scotia government, she worked to make communication clear and effective.

Karin was a founding member, the first president, and a board member for several years of the Swedish association Språkrådgivning och textvård for students and practitioners of plain language.

Cinzia is passionate about plain language, and volunteers on various plain language committees and working groups including several for the International Plain Language Federation.

Michelle is a PLAIN member in Toronto, Canada. She has been working mainly as a professional writer and editor, as well as a plain language instructor and consultant.

Kristina is a plain language consultant with a background in linguistics, education, and translation. She believes in clear, accessible, and inclusive communication.

After serving as PLAIN's Brazil Ambassador for nearly a year, Claudia aims to extend her contributions in different capacities.

Farida has been working as a plain language editor, lecturer and author for over 14 years, mostly for civil services and nonprofit organisations across health care, education and the legal industry.

Maria Victoria Feito Torrez is based in Buenos Aires and an advocate for plain legal language and access to justice.

Hugo Sousa has been campaigning for plain language for over 15 years in Portugal. He is a UX writer and researcher.