Berdien Bruining

Berdien Bruining is an experienced professional in youth policy and social support with a Master of Science in Social Educational Issues from Universiteit Utrecht. Currently serving as Beleidsadviseur Jeugd at Gemeente Leusden since August 2020, Berdien previously held the position of Beleidsmedewerker Sociaal Domein (Jeugd) at Gemeente Scherpenzeel from March 2017 to August 2020. Prior roles include Sociotherapeut at GGz Centraal from September 2008 to February 2017 and Pedagogisch Medewerker at SGJ Christelijke Jeugdzorg from January 2010 to January 2012. Berdien also gained practical experience as an intern at SportService Amsterdam, where research was conducted for a master's thesis focused on bullying in sports associations among children aged 6-12. Educational background includes a Pre-Master in Social Sciences from Utrecht University and a HAVO degree from Johannes Fontanus College.