LPMJ Poels is currently the Chairman at Gilde Opleidingen. Prior to this, they held various positions at different organizations. These include being a member of the Quality Commission at NVZD, a member of the Provincial Council for Public Health in Limburg, and a member of the Board of Directors at Limburgse Werkgevers Vereniging. LPMJ has also been a board member at SGL zorg, and is currently a member of the Board of Trustees at Stichting InTussen. LPMJ Poels has dedicated their career to various aspects of healthcare, and has been an advocate for improving healthcare access and quality.
LPMJ Poels has a background in Governance, having taken a post graduate course in Wagner. LPMJ also has a Master's from Erasmus in CMDZ. Furthermore, they have taken courses in management and healthcare from IBO Zeist, HAN, and Zuyd Hogeschool.