Esther Bouma

Esther Bouma currently serves as the Penningmeester at Stichting Hans van Eck, focusing on the welfare of animals, particularly in intensive farming. Bouma holds a post-doctoral researcher position at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, specializing in pet behavior and welfare, and serves as an Institutional Researcher evaluating innovation and policies affecting university students. Additionally, Bouma is a member of the iCatCare Feline Welfare Expert Panel and owns KATSGEWIJS, a consultancy for cat behavior. With a solid academic background, including a Master's degree in Biology and multiple roles in research, Bouma has published work in animal welfare and psychology, contributing significantly to the understanding of animal behavior and well-being.