Christina Stepanian

Christina Stepanian is an experienced professional in the field of social policy and services, currently serving as Beleidsadviseur Sociaal Domein Vluchtelingen at Gemeente Leusden since September 2022. Prior to this role, Christina held the position of Teamleider juridische en maatschappelijke dienstverlening at VluchtelingenWerk West en Midden-Nederland from September 2016 to August 2022. Christina's career includes significant roles such as Senior jurist at the Ministerie van Defensie (2007-2009), beleidsmedewerker Directie Uitvoeringsbeleid at the Ministerie van Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid (2006-2007), and assistant studentenbegeleidster at Stichting Vluchteling-Studenten UAF (2005-2006). Christina began their career as a ww claimbeoordelaar at UWV (2003-2005) and contributed to the Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal in the Groen-Links, afdeling justitie (2001-2002). Christina holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in Sociaal juridische dienstverlening from HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and has also studied at Nyenrode Business University.