Sylvita Meertens has extensive experience in community support and consulting, currently serving as Adviseur Leefomgeving at Portaal since July 2019. Prior roles include Consulent at Alynia Consult from October 2009 to June 2019, and Senior Bewonersadviseur at Het Huurdershuis, where assistance was provided to resident groups on issues related to neighborhood improvement and housing projects. Sylvita's background also includes various positions in housing consultancy at LEKSTEDEwonen and Volksbelang Vianen, along with project leadership experience at Stichting Het Huurdershuis and community work with Stichting Rijnstad. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Social Work from HAN and an HBO degree in Cultural and Social Formation from Fontys University of Applied Sciences.