Laura van Veenendaal

Laura van Veenendaal is an experienced professional with a diverse background in coaching, policy, and management. Currently serving as a coach for busy mothers at Lekker Plan since April 2018 and as a staff member in the business operations department of Gemeente Gooise Meren since March 2020, Laura focuses on optimizing work processes and facilitating effective change. Previously, Laura coordinated business operations at Utrecht University, where advising on resource management was paramount. Earlier roles included programme manager at the International Social Sciences Council, where responsibilities included planning and fundraising, as well as serving as a policy officer at Utrecht University and the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. Laura holds an MSc in Nationalism and Ethnicity from The London School of Economics and Political Science and a BA in Biology/Social Psychology from University College Utrecht, alongside an exchange experience at UCLA.