Michel Mulderij is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in social care and youth policy. Currently serving as a Senior Project Leader at Timon jeugd- en (jong)volwassenenzorg since March 2024, Michel previously held positions at Gemeente Gouda from April 2020 to February 2024, including Team Coordinator for Social Policy and Senior Policy Advisor for Youth/Wmo. Contributions included leading projects for quality improvement and cost management in collaboration with care providers. Michel's roles also encompassed strategic procurement and contract management as a Policy Advisor at Gemeente Krimpenerwaard, along with active participation in new youth policy development. An author of "Survival in de Jeugdzorg," Michel began a career in social services with various positions focused on analyzing complex family situations and coordinating interventions, spanning several municipalities and organizations in the Netherlands. Academic credentials include a Master's in Social Psychology and Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Management, Economy, and Law from Leiden University and HAN University of Applied Sciences, respectively.