Willem Heesen-Veldmans

Willem Heesen-Veldmans possesses extensive experience in public policy and environmental management, currently serving as Beleidsadviseur and regio/thema coördinator at Waterschap Drents Overijsselse Delta since January 2020, focusing on climate adaptation initiatives involving various stakeholders. As a Raadslid for the PvdA in gemeente Rheden since March 2022, Willem specializes in sustainability, climate, spatial planning, landscape, and nature. Previous roles include being a commission member at Hoogheemraadschap De Stichtse Rijnlanden, where strategic decisions on water management were made, and senior advisor positions at Rijkswaterstaat and Antea Group, emphasizing environmental management. Willem's educational background includes a Master’s in Cultural Geography from the University of Groningen and a Bachelor's in Spatial Planning from Saxion University of Applied Sciences.