Lien Beyls has extensive experience in the field of nursing education and policy. Currently serving as a Beleidsmedewerker at NVAO since June 2021, Lien has previously held various leadership roles at Arteveldehogeschool from September 2007 to June 2021, including Hoofd Bachelor Verpleegkunde and Opleidingscoördinator PBa Verpleegkunde. Additional responsibilities included Jaarverantwoordelijke schijf 1 opleiding verpleegkunde and Coördinator for multiple nursing tracks. Lien has also contributed as a Lector in the nursing program at Arteveldehogeschool. Educational qualifications include a master's degree in medical social sciences with a focus on health promotion from Ghent University and a bachelor's degree in nursing from VIVES University of Applied Sciences.