Ayla van Brink

Ayla van Brink is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in policy advising and social development. Currently serving as a Senior Beleidsadviseur Wmo en toezicht at Gemeente Gouda since March 2023, Ayla previously held roles at Gemeente Alphen aan den Rijn from September 2016 to March 2023, including Beleidsadviseur Maatschappelijke Ontwikkeling and Projectmedewerker Maatschappelijke Ontwikkeling. Notable prior experience includes working as a Dossieranalist at Raad voor de Kinderbescherming, conducting evaluations of child abuse cases, and completing internships related to research at Parnassia Groep and Give Milk Stop Aids. Ayla's academic background includes dual master's degrees in Social Science from Utrecht University and Anthropology from Leiden University, complemented by an exchange program at Universitas Gadjah Mada.