Jan Ravesteijn has extensive experience in advisory and governance roles across various organizations, currently serving as penningmeester at Stichting Taal doet meer and Stichting Leergeld Utrecht, as well as a member of the Raad van Commissarissen at Woningbouwvereniging Utrecht. Since 2006, Jan Ravesteijn has been an advisor and trainer associated with Gilde Vakmanschap and operates as an independent advisor/trainer through Jan Ravesteijn Beheer BV. Other notable positions include board member at Het Filiaal theatermakers, chair of the Raad van Toezicht at Rasa Muziek en Dans, and membership on the Raad van Toezicht at Stichting De Tussenvoorziening. Previously, Jan Ravesteijn was a municipal council member for GroenLinks in Gemeente Utrecht and served on the Raad van Toezicht at Soda producties. Jan Ravesteijn holds a degree from HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, completed between 1972 and 1976.