About us
Dr. Ann Sterckx
Founder
Ann Sterckx is a doctor in medical sciences, organizational psychologist and ecopsychologist with both academic and professional expertise. She is a board member of the International Ecopsychology Society (IES) and affiliated with the Chair of Care and Natural Environment at the University of Antwerp. She teaches (applied) ecopsychology, and combines this with research and projects on the reciprocal relationship between people, nature and health. In addition, she is active in various steering groups that are committed to the integration of nature, health, personnel and organization and education.
For her PhD, Dr. Sterckx developed a quality model for integrated nature-based interventions in healthcare, based on the frameworks of Planetary Health, One Health and Ecopsychology. She is passionate about supporting professionals and organizations to act as role models for sustainability by integrating these approaches into practice.
With EarthMoves she continues her mission: getting people and organizations moving for a regenerative, healthy and balanced relationship between people and planet.
Thanika Singkharothai
Co-founder
Thanika Singkharothai is a pedagogical coach with a deep passion for nature-based learning and child development. She has extensive experience in guiding youth camps and currently works in after-school care, where she encourages children to grow through play in a safe and inspiring environment.
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She is also passionate about nature projects that encourage children to strengthen their connection with nature. She believes in the power of experiential learning and works closely with parents to create an environment where children feel free and connected to the natural world.
With her Thai-Belgian background, Thanika moves effortlessly in a multicultural context, where she builds bridges between different cultures and perspectives. Her work is imbued with a deep respect for diversity, connection and the natural growth of each child.
At EarthMoves she contributes to projects that inspire children and families to embrace nature in a playful and meaningful way.
