Ashley Nijland is the owner of RAAF, which stands for Rotterdam-Art-Adventure-Food and is a young, multifunctional and cultural hotspot in the southern part of the city. It offers an inspiring creative hub, a small performance stage, and event space and a homely meeting place, all in one. RAAF is involved in a variety of creative and cultural projects, innovative urban development programs and invests in the training of creative students. The aim is to make RAAF a place where everyone can find a space to be creative or relax and meet up with friends. Ms. Nijland holds a degree from Theaterschool and Art Academy, both in Rotterdam.