Jaap Oosterveld

Jaap Oosterveld is an experienced professional with a diverse background in social work, mediation, and public service. Since July 2006, Jaap has served as the Coördinator Eigen Kracht Conferenties at Eigen Kracht Centrale, with a six-year break. Previous roles include Arbeidsdeskundige Bezwaar en Beroep and Directiesecretaris Concern HRM at UWV from May 2019 to October 2020, and Wethouder for various domains at Gemeente Dronten from May 2018 to March 2019. Jaap's extensive experience as an MfN registered mediator spanned from June 2003 to January 2019, while involvement with UWV dates back to 1994, encompassing multiple responsibilities in the organization’s governance and operations. As a member of the ChristenUnie, Jaap held positions as Gemeenteraadslid and fractievoorzitter from May 2004 to May 2018, contributing as lijsttrekker in three elections. Educational achievements include a master's degree from Windesheim, post-HBO in arbeidsdeskundigheid, and a mediation degree from Merlijn Mediation.