Iris Koopmans

Iris Koopmans is an experienced professional currently serving as a Bestuurssecretaris at NWO, providing support and advice for decision-making processes. Previously, Iris held a position as a Lid Rekenkamer at Gemeente Lelystad, focusing on research to improve municipal policies. Other notable roles include Senior Beleidsadviseur at the Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen, where Iris addressed care quality policies, and as a Beleidsmedewerker Patiëntenbelangen at ReumaNederland, advocating for the interests of rheumatology patients. Iris also contributed to the establishment of the Utrecht Young Academy at Universiteit Utrecht and worked in various capacities at KNAW and other organizations, including research on criminality and communication strategies. Iris holds a Master's degree in Social Cultural Sciences from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and has a solid educational background from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and RSG Magister Alvinus Sneek.