Esther van Zutphen has extensive experience in the museum sector, currently serving as the coordinator of education at Museum Volkenkunde since November 1997. Prior roles include various positions at Nemo, New Metropolis from April 1997 to October 1997, and organizing the Hands-On conference at TM Junior between 1994 and 1995. Esther van Zutphen holds a master's degree in Theatre Science and Cultural Studies (museology) from the University of Amsterdam, completed between 1990 and 1995, and attended Christelijk Lyceum, Zeist from 1984 to 1989.