Yentl van Heest is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategic advisory roles within the social domain and urban economics. Currently serving as a strategic advisor at Gemeente Schiedam since December 2021, Yentl also held senior advisory positions at both Bender Groep and Gemeente Westland in 2021. Prior experience includes working as a policy advisor at Samenwerking Kempengemeenten and education roles at Hogeschool Rotterdam. Yentl's earlier career featured positions such as team leader and participation broker at PIT 010 and various roles at B&A Groep. Academic credentials include studies at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences and Tilburg University, with involvement in governance and committee leadership during educational tenure.