Paulien van Haastrecht

Paulien van Haastrecht is an experienced manager and program leader in the fields of public health, sexual health, and social equity. Currently serving as Manager Nationaal a.i. at COC Nederland and Chair of the Program Committee GLIA at ZonMw, Paulien is focused on enhancing program effectiveness and addressing health disparities in vulnerable communities. With a history of leadership roles at organizations such as Rutgers and Pharos, Paulien has demonstrated expertise in program development, strategic management, and stakeholder engagement. Paulien holds a Master's degree in Cultural Anthropology from Utrecht University and is also an author on sexual health promotion.