Katja van der Veek is a seasoned professional in water management, currently serving as Vakspecialist Water en Riolering at Gemeente Gemert-Bakel since November 2019. Prior experience includes board member roles at Koninklijk Nederlands Waternetwerk and Jong KNW, as well as project positions at TTE Consultants, where contributions included executing social cost-benefit analyses and working on pollution management methods. Katja's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Land and Water Management from Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences, complemented by practical experience through internships focused on water quality and land planning in various international settings.