Governance & Leadership

Our governance structure ensures independent oversight and ethical decision-making through clear lines of authority and accountability.

Board of Directors

Strategic Governance & Oversight

Elina Kolibius

Founder & Executive Director, Board Chairperson

Sole initial board member overseeing foundation establishment

Vice Chair & Industry Expert

Open Position

Senior fashion/modeling industry leader

Financial Officer

Open Position

Financial oversight & nonprofit management

Model Advocate

Open Position

Current/former model with advocacy experience

Legal & Compliance Expert

Open Position

International law & regulatory specialist

Safeguarding Specialist

Open Position

Welfare & protection expert

Board Expansion Timeline

The foundation is currently in its establishment phase with the founder serving as sole board member per Dutch foundation law. The board will expand to 3-7 independent members through co-optation as operations scale, ensuring diverse expertise in fashion, safeguarding, legal compliance, and nonprofit management.

Planned board expansion: Q3 2026

Board Structure & Governance

Appointment Method: Co-optation (board selects and appoints new members)
Terms: 3-year renewable terms (maximum 2 consecutive terms)
Compensation: Volunteer service with expense reimbursement only
Independence: Majority of board members must be independent
Expertise Required: Diverse backgrounds in fashion, law, safeguarding, and nonprofit management

Board expansion will occur in phases as the foundation establishes operations and scales its programs.

Interested in joining our board when positions open?
Contact: board@modelingfoundation.org

Board Appointment Process

Co-optation System: Current board members identify and appoint qualified candidates

Due Diligence: Background checks and reference verification required

Skills Assessment: Evaluation of expertise alignment with foundation needs

Board Approval: Unanimous or supermajority vote required for appointments

Onboarding: Comprehensive orientation on foundation mission and Dutch compliance requirements

Seeks Strategic Guidance

Advisory Board

Strategic Guidance - Non-Voting

Provides strategic guidance to the Board

We are assembling industry leaders and advocates to provide strategic guidance on our mission to promote ethical standards in modeling.

Announcements coming Q1 2026

Currently in discussions with model advocates, industry experts, and technology leaders to join our advisory capacity.

Board Delegates Authority

Standing Committees

Specialized Policy Development - Reports to Board

Executive

Strategic leadership and governance coordination.

Finance & Audit

Financial reporting and audit oversight.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Welfare policies and ethical standards.

Certification Oversight

Standards development and processes.

Technology & Innovation

Platform development and innovation.

Implements Policy

Executive Management

Operational Leadership - Implements Board Decisions

Elina Kolibius

Founder & Executive Director

Mona Anthes

Stakeholder Relations Manager

Luca Kolibius

Chief Technology Officer

Manages Operations

Operational Departments

Day-to-Day Operations - Reports to Executive Team

Legal & Compliance

Regulatory adherence and legal framework management

Certification & Accreditation

Standards development and certification processes

Technology & Blockchain

Platform development and digital innovation

Finance & Administration

Financial management and operational administration

Membership & Community

Community engagement and member relations

Communications & Advocacy

Public relations and advocacy initiatives

Research & Impact

Data analysis and impact measurement

Mental Health & Human Rights

Welfare advisory and rights protection

Dutch Foundation Structure

Registration: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Legal Status: Stichting (Foundation) under Dutch Civil Code

ANBI Status: Public Benefit Organization (pending approval)

Governance Model: Independent board of directors

Authority: Board collective decision-making for major decisions

Accountability: Annual public reporting and financial transparency

Legal Framework: Dutch foundation law (Book 2, Title 6 Dutch Civil Code)

Purpose: Exclusively public benefit, non-profit operations

Public Accountability & Transparency

ANBI Compliance: Annual reports and financial statements published on our website

Transparent Operations: All certification decisions documented with audit trails

Stakeholder Consultation: Regular engagement with industry participants and certified entities

Independent Oversight: External audits of operations and finances

Public Information: Board composition, compensation policy, and activities publicly disclosed

Complaint Mechanisms: Clear procedures for stakeholder concerns and appeals

Governance Development Timeline

Q4 2025

Dutch foundation registration (Rotterdam)

Q1 2026

ANBI status approval, Advisory board formation

Q3 2026

Board expansion to 3-5 independent members

2026-2027

Committee structure formalization

Governance Documents

Download Statutes

Foundation charter and legal structure (PDF)

Coming Soon

Download Bylaws

Operational rules and procedures (PDF)

Coming Soon

Download All Policies

Complete governance policy package (ZIP)

Coming Soon