Jessica van Taunay

Jessica van Taunay is an experienced beleidsadviseur with a focus on the social domain and education. Currently serving as a Beleidsadviseur Sociaal Domein for Gemeente Dijk en Waard since January 2022, Jessica previously worked for Gemeente Heerhugowaard from September 2003 to December 2022, where responsibilities included the development of education policies and involvement in various educational programs. Early career roles involved serving as a trainee at Stichting Welsaen and as a volunteer in neighborhood mediation, alongside a brief stint as an administrative assistant at Joba Leisure. Jessica holds a master's degree in planologie from the University of Amsterdam and has pursued advanced training in project management, advisory skills, and neighborhood mediation.