Berend Veen is a seasoned professional in the financial and social support sectors, currently serving as a Beleidsadviseur sociaal domein and Kwaliteitsmedewerker at Gemeente Gooise Meren since April 2021, focusing on the development and implementation of debt counseling services. Veen also advises residents of Gemeente Ameland as a Persoonlijk financieel adviseur. With extensive experience at Kredietbank Nederland from 2009 to 2019, Veen worked in various roles, including Specialist project beschermingsbewind and schuldhulpverlening, where the emphasis was on promoting financial independence for individuals under guardianship. Previous positions include budget management and advisory roles at Maatschappelijke Dienstverlening Flevoland and SNS Bank, alongside an early career in the hospitality industry. Educational qualifications span multiple financial and banking certifications, enhancing expertise in consumer credit, housing financing, and implementation processes.