Jessica van Den Berg-Ansems

Jessica van den Berg-Ansems is an experienced legal advisor with a focus on social domain legislation. Currently serving as a Senior Juridisch Adviseur at Gemeente Gouda since October 2016, Jessica provides legal advice related to the Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning (Wmo), Jeugdwet, and Participatiewet. Previously, from April 2020 to January 2021, Jessica worked at Veiligheidsregio Hollands Midden, offering legal counsel to municipalities regarding emergency ordinances during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jessica's career also includes a tenure as a Wetgevingsjurist at the Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken, specializing in legislation related to safety and public administration from March 2006 to September 2016, and a similar role at the Ministerie van Defensie from 2001 to 2006. Educational background includes training at the Academie voor Wetgeving and a degree from the University of Amsterdam.