Ellen Hiep is board member of the Dutch EV drivers' association (Vereniging Elektrische Rijders-VER)) and CEO of HiePRactief, a Dutch communications agency specialized in smart eMobility. She is also one of the initiators of the Global EV Alliance (GEVA): a network of more than 65 national electric drivers’ associations from almost 35 countries around the globe. GEVA facilitates global collaboration on best practices, policies, education, and other EV related initiatives.