Brenda Brandsma

Brenda Brandsma is an experienced professional specializing in health and social services, currently serving as Programmamanager Gezond en Actief Leven and Senior Beleidsadviseur Gezondheid en Preventie at Gemeente Gouda since December 2020. Prior experience includes roles as Beleidsadviseur Sociaal Domein at Gemeente Lansingerland and various positions at Gemeente Alphen aan den Rijn, focusing on societal development and health. Brenda began a career at RIBW Arnhem & Veluwe Vallei, taking on diverse roles from February 2009 to February 2015. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Social Work from HAN University of Applied Sciences, certifications in mediation and coaching, and health-related training from various institutions, underpinning a robust foundation for expertise in social work and health promotion.