Samantha Rodrigues

Samantha Rodrigues is the founder and director of YOU Talentontwikkeling, which has been supporting children and young people in developing their talents since 2009. With a strong focus on equal opportunities, she creates programs that give young people a platform to make their voices heard, including through the Children’s Neighborhood Council. As co-founder of Força São Vicente, she also works internationally to support vulnerable communities in Cape Verde. Samantha is driven by the belief that every child has talent and deserves the chance to discover it. Her vision is a society in which creativity, self-confidence, and community strength form the foundation for future leadership.