Welcome to WebsterCanal!

Webster Leiden Campus Media students and the School of Communication invite you to explore and contribute to our student-led website, WebsterCanal. This website is launched to offer a multimedia platform for Webster students. We invite students from all the Departments, Alumni, and Faculty to participate and be part of our online community. 

Join us!  

Our Team

Noemi Mena Montes 🇪🇸

Coordinator

Head of School of Communications

I studied Journalism- Audiovisual Communication.

I had my first job as the news coordinator of a Cultural University Radio Station. I worked as a journalist in Spain and a freelancer in the Middle East. I love teaching and working with people from different cultural backgrounds as I believe in the power of diversity in our global society. I like to encourage students to reach their full potential and to build projects together.

Maura Purnama 🇮🇩

Editor

Graduate, SP 20

Major: Media Communications (Minor: Psychology)

I’m from Jakarta and decided to move to the Netherlands to finish my BA in Media. Although I have graduated, I am still currently in love with the country and have no intention to leave just yet. I spend half of my time trying to keep my plants alive and baking desserts.

Soph Gautam🇳🇵

Consultant

Graduate, SP 21

Major: IR, Media Communications (Minor: Photography)

I grew up in Kathmandu, Nepal so living in Rotterdam is a stark contrast (terrain-wise, wink). I am passionate about intersectional activism and social justice, so I plan to work towards making a dent in the system now that I have graduated. I spend my time working on personal projects, making more art, and spreading more awareness. It is my personal mission to introduce spice to Dutch cuisine.

Artyom Napolskiy 🇰🇿

Admin

Masters Student

MBA

I was born in Kazakhstan and had a chance to live in different countries throughout my life. I decided to move to the Netherlands to pursue BS in Psychology and BA in Media Communications. I'm passionate about playing guitar (can't go anywhere without my other half). I also love playing football and chatting about food. Currently I'm planning to pursue an MBA at Webster Leiden.

Nikki Jennings 🇺🇸

Community Manager/Student Ambassador

Masters Student

MBA

I grew up in Sarasota, Florida, where I developed creative passions for dance, writing, and photography, as well as an interest in all things media. After getting sick of the Florida sunshine, I moved to the cold and rainy Netherlands (I swear I love it here). I recently completed my Bachelors of Media Communications and started working towards an MBA degree.

Ilayda Edali 🇹🇷

Editor

Graduate, FA 20

M.A. in Management and Leadership

My passion for discovering new places has led me into moving 4 times between continents, before ending up in the Netherlands. I have recently completed my Bachelor of Media Communications, and I am currently pursuing a Masters in Management at Webster. Usually, I am discovering new places and practice photography. But during the pandemic, I can be found watching Korean series or trying out new recipes.