Marie-Josee Smits

Marie-Josee Smits is an experienced professional in the healthcare sector, currently serving as a member of the supervisory board at Zorgcentra De Betuwe, with a focus on Quality & Safety. With a diverse background, Marie-Josee has held prominent positions such as Chair of the Ethics Committee and Coordinator of Moral Deliberation at Zorggroep Elde Maasduinen, and owner of ZorgEssentie, an advisory and training agency dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for vulnerable individuals. Additional roles include researcher for crisis investigations in long-term care, member of various boards and committees, and educator in nursing quality and ethics. Marie-Josee possesses a PhD in Health Science, Ethics, and Nursing Science from Maastricht University and has a strong foundation in applied sciences from Zuyd University.