Nieke Jansen has extensive experience in education and local government, currently serving as a Policy Advisor at Landstede Groep since August 1987, with responsibilities in educational support, identity, citizenship, broad education, and diversity. Additionally, Nieke Jansen holds a position as a member of the Works Council and has previously served as a teacher, profile manager, coach, trainer, and project leader at the same institution. Nieke Jansen briefly held the role of Alderman for the Municipality of Kampen from January 2022 to July 2022 and has a strong political background as a council member and faction leader for GroenLinks Kampen from March 2009 to January 2022. Earlier career experiences include working as a Scientific Assistant at ThUK and as a teacher at MAVO De Rensel. Nieke Jansen earned a doctorate in theology from ThUK (now PThU) and completed VWO at Ubbo Emmius Lyceum Stadskanaal.