Heidi van Otten

Heidi van Otten is an experienced beleidsadviseur with a focus on energy transition and community development, currently holding positions at Gemeente Gooise Meren since January 2016. Previously, Heidi served as a Raadslid and fractievoorzitter for GroenLinks Baarn and was actively involved in spatial planning and management committees. Experience includes positions at Gemeente Hilversum and Gemeente Almere, where responsibilities encompassed energy transition policy and leading community initiatives for gas-free neighborhoods. Prior to these roles, Heidi worked at Gemeente Naarden, focusing on neighborhood collaboration and traffic safety, and coordinated healthcare resources at Vitaal. Educational background includes a Master's degree in Social Geography and Planning from Utrecht University.