Jeanke Verbruggen is an experienced professional in municipal administration and policy management, currently serving as Adjunct-directeur and Manager ruimtelijk beleid at Gemeente Valkenswaard since January 2022. With a robust background that includes roles such as Raadsgriffier and Raadsadviseur at Gemeente Eindhoven, and various advisory positions at SRE, Jeanke has cultivated expertise in spatial policy, care, and welfare. Educational qualifications include a master's degree in Dutch Law from Tilburg University and a degree in Legal Administrative Sciences, also from Tilburg University, complemented by foundational studies at Elzendaalcollege and a brief academic stint at the University of the Witwatersrand.