Odette Hensen

Odette Hensen is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the field of ervaringsdeskundigheid, focusing on diversity as a vital source of knowledge for quality care. Currently serving as a Senior adviseur en coach ervaringsdeskundigheid at HVO-Querido since September 2017, Odette previously worked as a Projectmedewerker ervaringsdeskundigheid at Valente and as a Beleidsadviseur ervaringsdeskundigheid at Altrecht. Notable projects include initiating efforts to influence stigmatization and promote understanding of psychological vulnerability during tenure as Projectleider ervaringsdeskundigheid at Stichting KernKracht. Odette also served as a Vrijwilligerscoördinator at the Centraal Orgaan opvang asielzoekers (COA) and Teamleider at De Widdonck. Academic credentials include a Drs in Andragologie from the University of Amsterdam and a post HBO in Ervaringsdeskundigheid from PAO Psychologie.