Mare van Dijk

Mare van Dijk is a skilled professional with extensive experience in project management and policy advising within the social domain. Currently serving as Project Leader for Strong Local Teams and Policy Advisor at Gemeente Loon op Zand since January 2024, Mare's expertise encompasses labor market policy and participation, social activation, and development-focused day activities. Prior roles include Legislative Lawyer at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, where involvement centered on childcare regulations and legislative processes for the 2024 collection law and tax plan. Previous experience includes corporate recruitment at Loyal Interim, contact tracing for COVID-19 at SOS International, and project assistance at ZKA Leisure Consultants. Academic qualifications include a Master’s degree in Labour Law and Employment Relations, a Master’s in Human Resource Studies, and a Bachelor's in Personnel Sciences from Tilburg University, complemented by a minor in Communication Studies from Roskilde University.