Merdan Yağmur is an experienced professional with a diverse background in public policy, education, and community service. Currently serving as Lid algemeen bestuur at FNV since December 2022, Merdan has also held multiple roles at Gemeente Den Haag since October 2014, including Beleidsadviseur Stad en Bestuur & OCW and Beleidsadviseur Onderwijs Cultuur en Welzijn. Additionally, Merdan is a member of the adviesraad at Radboud University since January 2018 and has contributed to ROC Mondriaan and various organizations like VNO-NCW, Museon, City Mondial, and Kosmopolis in leadership capacities. Merdan's experience also includes serving as a Gemeenteraadslid for VVD in Den Haag from March 2002 to March 2006 and participating in Netwerk CS as a bestuurslid.