Patricia van Spaendonck is a seasoned project management professional with 23 years of experience and a track record spanning more than 210 completed projects. As the founder of De Project Academy, she has guided more than 150 professionals through the process of building structured, sustainable project management skills that translate directly into their day-to-day work.

Patricia's approach is grounded in practice rather than theory — she builds programs around the real challenges project leaders face, from scope management and stakeholder communication to pacing, risk, and post-project evaluation. Her community of over 1,500 Dutch-speaking project leaders reflects the trust she has built as one of the leading voices in Dutch project management education.