Elise Bartholomeus has extensive experience in education and event management. Currently serving as a Leerkracht OKAN at KOGEKA since January 2023, Elise previously worked at Scouts en Gidsen Vlaanderen from November 2014 to January 2023 as a Medewerker dienst evenementen. Additional experience includes a role as a Leerkracht at Talentenschool Turnhout, where Elise taught various subjects such as informatics, logistics, and economics from April 2013 to June 2014. Earlier in the career, Elise owned Bartsen nv for seven years and worked as an assistant in marketing communications at Siemens for a year, focusing on press, marketing, and events. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies from AP Hogeschool Antwerpen and a shortened educational bachelor in secondary education from Thomas More University. Elise also undertook further training in 2021 to become a vertrouwenspersoon and has completed a course titled "Walk your talk."