Sam Louis

Sam Louis is an experienced jeugd-en geziensprofessional currently working at Sterk Huis since September 2023, focusing on the issues faced by unaccompanied children fleeing conflict. In addition, Sam serves as an onderzoek en advies project member at ZonMw, contributing to community-oriented initiatives. Since September 2013, Sam has worked with Syrich Psychologie as a researcher, addressing the complex needs of refugee families and individuals, who often refrain from seeking help due to cultural and psychological barriers. Sam's extensive background includes roles in various organizations such as Gemeente Zwartewaterland, Chanella Praktijk, and the Centraal Orgaan opvang asielzoekers, demonstrating a commitment to the support and integration of vulnerable populations, particularly unaccompanied minors. Sam holds a degree in HBO Jeugdhulp en Gezinsprofessional and has a foundational education in psychology from 1993 to 1997.