Foundation of Donatues

Building Awareness and Community around neurodiversity

Photo by Laure Oortwijn | July 2025

Stichting Donatus was born from a need and desire within Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) to foster greater understanding and build a strong community for and by students on the neurodivergent spectrum and those who are gifted.

We maintain an open-door policy, meaning no diagnosis or formal documentation is required to participate.

 

Each session and training focuses on a specific struggle or skill that may be relevant to academic and/or social development. Students can choose to attend individual sessions as there is no ongoing curriculum that must be followed.

All gatherings are organized in collaboration with both external and internal professionals, as well as student board members of the foundation, ensuring meaningful discussions and valuable peer-to-peer interactions.

 

But who truly brings this initiative to life?
We firmly believe that we do this together—the board, TU/e, the students, and you!

Our Board

Jesse van Meer

Chair

"They say I have a bold vision and am sometimes a bit too passionate in words, but the intentions are honest and good"

Student Psychology & Technology TU/e - DGA bij JvM Consultancy B.V. 

Mara Gianotten

Vice Chair & Confidante

"I make sure the bold ideas are refined and brought to reality"

Student Architecture, Building & Planning TU/e 

TBA

Secretary

Thijs Hendal

Treasurer

"Just making sure that only I can play with the numbers. At the very least, someone should be responsible"

Student Innovation Management TU/e

But we are not alone

Together with our committees we keep Donatues up and running.

Event Committee

The event committee organises workshops, meetups, and activities that bring people together. Their goal is to create meaningful moments where students and partners can connect and learn.

Marketing

This team focusses on all our socials, keeps track of the website and maintains our digital pressence. The create and present our online image to all of you, making sure our values are broadly seen by those who are interested. 

Invoice information: 

Stichting Donatues 

Kroezel 17
5401LG
UDEN

Bank information:

NL98 RABO 0119 2279 75
STICHTING DONATUES
BIC/SWIFT: RABONL2U

Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A;
Croeselaan 18, 3521 CB Utrecht

VAT:

Free of VAT
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