Esther de Ruiter

Esther de Ruiter is an experienced senior policy advisor specializing in the social domain, currently serving at Gemeente Dijk en Waard since November 2023. Prior to this role, Esther held positions as policy advisor for youth and education at Gemeente Heemskerk, and strategic policy advisor for social cohesion at de BUCH. Esther's extensive background includes leadership as faction chair for GroenLinks in 's-Hertogenbosch, and various roles in municipal government focusing on social domain coordination and support. With a solid educational foundation including a master's degree in Andragogy from the University of Groningen and a bachelor's degree in Youth Welfare Work, Esther also contributed to research on new working methods in government settings.