Rianne Hoopman

Rianne Hoopman is an experienced researcher and data analyst currently working for the Protestantse Kerk in Nederland since September 2022, focusing on the demographic characteristics of church members and congregations. Previously, Rianne served as a scientific researcher at Amsterdam UMC from February 2020 to August 2022, leading an action research project on existential questions in North Holland and Flevoland. Rianne has also held positions as an independent researcher and advisor at Co-analytics, a lecturer and research methodologist at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and a senior researcher and staff advisor at VU medisch centrum, among others. Rianne holds a PhD in Medicine (Psychosocial Oncology) from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and a Master of Science in Epidemiology, demonstrating a strong academic foundation complemented by various professional qualifications in action research and cross-cultural studies.