Karen van Nederpelt

According to a colleague at the Center for Transportation and Logistics, Karen van Nederpelt is "the embodiment of staff excellence at CTL.

She is deeply knowledgeable about MIT financial processes and protocols, has exceptional interpersonal communication capabilities, is proactive, thoughtful, attentive, and incredibly skilled at carrying out her job, and is humble and treats everyone with respect. Thanks to Karen’s thoughtfulness and attentiveness, she proactively guides both MIT internal financial trajectories and uniquely complex external processes by going the distance and keeping matters on track. From what I observe, Karen is also a trusted and thoughtful mentor to the next generation of the CTL finance team.” The School of Engineering congratulates Karen van Nederpelt on this well-deserved spotlight!”

Name:
Karen van Nederpelt

Job Title:
Fiscal Officer

Department, Lab, or Center:
Center for Transportation & Logistics

How long have you worked at MIT: 
32 years, all in CTL

Describe your role and responsibilities at MIT:
I perform budgeting and financial reporting activities for the Center, and research administration.

What is your favorite part of your job:
I love my job, and working with everyone here. I like being able to help and support others so they can better succeed in their work.

Do you have any hobbies or interests:
I love to read, and have been managing the CTL book club since 2005. I enjoy baking, doing handcrafts, building Lego, and watching the wildlife in our yard.