Vera van Etten has extensive experience in various leadership and management roles. Currently serving as a council member for the Goois Democratisch Platform at the Gemeente Gooise Meren since March 2022, Vera was previously a program manager at De Verrijking, facilitating collaboration with municipal services in Amsterdam. As the founder of Sisterhood in Business, Vera developed a nationwide network supporting women entrepreneurs. Additionally, mentoring roles with Match & Mentor and The European Network of Mentors for Women Entrepreneurs highlight Vera's commitment to empowering female business leaders. Previous positions include chairing Zaalsportclub Muiderberg, serving as a marketing and sales consultant at Push Pull & Tobie, and holding the title of partner at Pi Management. Vera's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Bedrijfseconomie from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.