Sandra Ballij

About Sandra Ballij

Sandra Ballij is one of the leading Dutch thought leaders in the field of inclusive employment, accessibility, and social innovation. As the founder of Ctalents, she built a social enterprise that makes the power of sensory disabilities and autism visible in the business world. Her mission: to fully harness the often invisible labor potential of people with autism or those with visual or auditory impairments.

Sandra believes that inclusion is not an obligation, but a strategic advantage for organizations that want to move forward. With her sharp analyses, inspiring stories, and years of practical experience, she helps companies, governments, and leaders translate inclusion into tangible impact and sustainable change.

She combines her background as a social entrepreneur with a strong sense of strategy, innovation, and the human side of leadership. Sandra has worked with numerous leading organizations, including ABN AMRO, ING, Utrecht University, the Police, PwC, and Deloitte.

She has previously shared her insights through podcasts, policy meetings, and at major events. Sandra was nominated for the Changemakers Award by NL Groeit and is seen as a powerful voice within the movement towards an inclusive and future-proof labor market. She speaks on themes such as ‘The Untapped Pool of Talents’, the workplace of the future, AI and diversity, and how organizations can embrace inclusion as a catalyst for growth, innovation, and social profit. She also enjoys sharing her own journey—from banker to serial social entrepreneur. With her energy, vision, and practical experience, Sandra knows how to engage any audience: from boardroom to conference hall.

There is no labor market shortage; we are just still a bit blind to other talent. Open your eyes to this innovation.