Irene van der Zande has been a global child safety educator and advocate for more than 30 years. Kidpower has trained more than 5 million people worldwide in skills that prevent bullying, abuse, and other forms of violence. Irene van der Zande is a master at teaching safety through stories and practices and at inspiring others to do the same. Her child protection and personal safety expertise have been featured in numerous news outlets, conferences, and Kidpower publications including the “Kidpower Book for Caring Adults” and “Kidpower Safety Comics.”