Nederlandse - WO Bestuurskundige, engelstalige master, 10 jaar ervaring als expat, vloeiend in Engels :)

When I worked for the Danish Refugee Council in Myitkyina, Myanmar, from 2016 to 2018, Daphne was my supervisor. During my time with her, the local staff and I felt we had an exceptional leader. She never scolded us; instead, she provided guidance and protection. Because of this, we felt confident and safe, growing more professional and knowledgeable every day.
At that time, my English was quite weak. Daphne encouraged the entire staff to study and submit weekly essays to her for feedback. I realized then how much she truly cared for us, as this was not part of her official job responsibilities. Thanks to her mentorship, my English improved significantly, which eventually allowed me to study abroad. Under her supervision, I learned not only management techniques but also the value of patience. I am forever grateful to her; she was much more than a supervisor, she was a true life coach and English teacher.

Daphne Landkroon was my direct line manager (Supervisor) during our time working with the Danish Refugees Council (DRC) in Malakal, Upper Nile State, South Sudan, mission.

Daphne has exceptional pedagogical talent, combined with extensive experience in building the capacity of local staff. This was evident in the way she evaluated and supported her team members. She brought comprehensive English textbooks and began offering English lessons twice a week, along with continuous coaching, mentorship, and support in report writing. These efforts drastically improved the performance of her team, which was later voted the best performing team in the country in the Danish Refugee Council.

I can proudly say that her teaching and coaching style helped mentor me to achieve the highest national staff position at the time and created an opportunity for me to participate in global protection training, which was previously reserved for international staff.

Daphne is persistent, creative, and supportive. She is always open to helping at any time. However, to fully benefit from her guidance, a student needs to be open and willing to share the areas they find challenging.