Mala Ganpat

Mala Ganpat has extensive experience in public health, focusing on various aspects of health promotion and behavioral change. Since 2008, Mala has held multiple roles at GGD Haaglanden, including Project Leader for the Local Heat Plan in The Hague and Local Health Policy Advisor for Youth, with a strong emphasis on healthy lifestyles, preventive elder care, and combating loneliness. In addition, Mala has served as a researcher for GGD AppStore and worked as a Client Coordinator at 's Heeren Loo, emphasizing the development of treatment plans for clients with disabilities. Educational qualifications include a degree in Clinical and Health Psychology from Leiden University and participation in the Leyden Academy on Vitality and Ageing.