Manon Teunissen

Manon Teunissen is an experienced social worker currently employed at Buurtteamorganisatie Sociaal since February 2020, specializing in guiding diverse target groups on issues such as domestic violence, loneliness, informal care support, and debt. Previously, Manon served as a policy advisor at the Municipality of Utrecht, where responsibilities included overseeing the U-polis health insurance for low-income individuals and enhancing information provisions for poverty programs. During earlier roles, Manon contributed to Breaking Habits as a concept developer, conducted research at Verwey-Jonker Instituut, and completed a master’s thesis at Utrecht University focusing on job security's impact on job satisfaction. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Current Social Issues from Utrecht University and a Bachelor’s in Social Work and Services from Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen.