After being honored as European Black Business Woman in 2003, Carmen held various advisory roles at the intersection of politics, labor, and employer-focused portfolios. Since 2003, she has been part of the political committee within the Federation of Businesswomen. In 2010, she was appointed as the national chairwoman of the umbrella organization and joined the general board of VNO-NCW, the largest employers' organization in the Netherlands. In addition, she has held a wide range of advisory and supervisory roles with various government bodies, focusing on new entrepreneurship, the labor market, and international trade promotion. From 2003 to 2005, she served on the advisory board of PaVEM, where she assisted Princess Máxima in her first official role promoting diversity through special programs in the top 40 largest municipalities.

"Since January 1, 2005, I have been active as an entrepreneur. Before social media became a hype, I was already professionally involved in it back in 2008. As a Social Media Expert, I help SMEs and self-employed professionals (ZZP’ers) profile their businesses using social media and online marketing. This increases their online visibility and, in turn, their revenue. In my field, I see that women approach entrepreneurship and ambition differently. Through my involvement with Women Entrepreneurs Netherlands, I am committed to giving female entrepreneurs a voice and raising awareness of the online opportunities available to them. What strikes me is that many entrepreneurs—especially women—do not leverage the power of the internet to grow their businesses and effortlessly attract clients. This is particularly true for those over 35, where unfamiliarity and fear of using the internet and social media play a significant role. I always aim for results!"