Maria Vermeulen is an experienced professional in risk management, compliance, and legal affairs, currently serving as Teamleider Risk & Compliance and Bedrijfsjurist at GGD Zaanstreek - Waterland since January 2022. Simultaneously, Maria owns and practices as a jurist at Transparanz and holds a position on the Cliëntenraad at Dijklander Ziekenhuis. As the Voorzitter Klachtencommissie for Vereniging Caleidoscoop, Maria advocates for effective complaint resolution. With a long-standing role as a Docent at Inholland Academy, Maria teaches courses related to legal frameworks in healthcare and government policies. Previous experiences include advising on quality, safety, and privacy at Blijf Groep and contributions in quality management and social work at de SMD. Educational accomplishments include a Master's degree in Health Law and a Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Amsterdam, along with additional qualifications in social work and ICT law.