Yiannitzah Jacobus began her career at the National Library of Curaçao in 2008, working in the cataloging department. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts & Design with a specialization in Audiovisual Design, as well as a degree in Media, Information, and Digital Literacy. Over the years, she has contributed to various projects centered on schools, reading promotion, media literacy, and exhibitions. In 2010, she became the program manager for school initiatives and played a key role in developing the library’s literature museum.  

From 2012 to 2016, Yiannitzah coordinated the department responsible for digital cataloging and the library’s collection. She joined the management team in 2016, and from July 2018, she served as Acting Director for nearly two years.  

In 2022, she chaired the Local Organizing Committee for the 51st Acuril Conference in Curaçao while serving as the library’s Deputy Director. Since September 2022, she has once again held the role of Acting Director, and as of November 2023, she officially became Deputy Director.  

Since August 2022, Yiannitzah has been a member of the IFLA LAC regional division, serving a two-year term. She is once again leading as Chair of the Local Organizing Committee for the 54th Acuril Conference, hosted this year in Curaçao.

With a strong background in event management and business operations, Elisabeth Kok specializes in streamlining processes and optimizing workflows to ensure seamless event execution. From ticketing and sales to client relations and on-site coordination, she brings expertise in managing all aspects of event operations with efficiency and precision.

Elisabeth's experience includes implementing POS systems, supervising teams, and providing technical support for large-scale events. Having played a key role in transforming event ticketing through technology-driven solutions, Elisabeth is passionate about enhancing customer experiences and improving operational efficiency.

Ghislaine Grondsma first joined the LOC in 2021 to support the marketing efforts for the 2022 conference in Curaçao, and she is excited to be part of the team again for ACURIL 2025!

While her background isn’t in libraries, she has truly enjoyed managing the social media and mailings for the conference and learned so much about the field along the way. Beyond the professional aspect, she loves working with the Local Organizing Committee and being part of the vibrant ACURIL community.

Zunette Jourdain  thrives on challenges, whether it’s creating new concepts or improving existing processes. With a passion for organizing events, she loves seeing people enjoy the final result. Customer experience is always at the forefront of their sales-related projects, as she strongly believes in delivering top-tier service.

Outside of work, she enjoys good company, great cocktails, and a quality rum. To keep things balanced, she stays active through sports. She also has a need for speed—loving fast vehicles. There is something most people wouldn’t expect about her: she is a cigar aficionado

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Jeanick Martis served as the Head of Finance at the National Library of Curaçao, where she played a key role in the management team, offering support to the Managing Director, the Supervisory Board, and her colleagues on various library projects. In 2022, she embraced the challenge of serving as the Treasurer for the 51st ACURIL Conference in Curaçao.

It’s a pleasure to once again be a part of the LOC for ACURIL 2025.