Karen Buurmeester

Karen Buurmeester is an experienced HR policy advisor currently working at Gemeente Schiedam since January 2021. Prior to this role, Karen served as a career advisor, trainer, and coach at Talent MVS from October 2014 to January 2021, and held the position of policy officer for personnel and organization at gemeente Maassluis from January 2014 to October 2014. Karen's educational background includes a Master of Science in Social and Organizational Psychology and a Bachelor in Social Pedagogical Assistance from Leiden University and Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, respectively. Additionally, Karen is a certified mindfulness trainer from the Centrum voor Mindfulness and a NOBCO-accredited coach.