Ellen Buskens

Ellen Buskens serves as Coördinerend Adviseur Veiligheid in Projecten at Rijkswaterstaat since February 2020, after holding significant roles that include Senior veiligheids- en gezondheidscoordinator at Veiligheids- en Gezondheidsregio Gelderland-Midden and Officier van Dienst Brandweer. Ellen's extensive background in fire safety and emergency response is highlighted by her leadership as voorzitter of the landelijke vakgroep arbeidsveiligheid Brandweer Nederland and as projectleider for periodiek preventief medisch onderzoek (PPMO) within the fire service. Previous roles include Specialist Vakbekwaamheid at Brandweer Gelderland Midden and Teamleider operationele voorbereiding at Brandweer Zevenaar-Rijnwaarden. Academic credentials include multiple degrees in exercise physiology, management, and ergonomics from renowned institutions, including Radboud University and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.