Marianne Lavèn has extensive experience in strategic policy advising, currently serving as Senior Beleidsadviseur Stad & Regie at Gemeente Hengelo since March 1999. Previous roles at Gemeente Hengelo include Beleidsadviseur Sociaal Domein and Programmaregisseur Toekomstbestendige Stad, focusing on cross-disciplinary advising and societal outcomes. Prior to this, Marianne held various positions at Vereniging Nederlandse Tapijtfabrikanten, including Secretary and Juridical Policy Officer, managing legal documentation and supporting organizational operations. Educational background includes a degree in Dutch Law from Radboud University and various management and administrative training programs from institutes such as ISBW and Bestuursacademie Nederland.