Hanneke Bergsma has extensive experience in crisis management and public safety, currently serving as Afdelingsmanager Crisisbeheersing at Veiligheidsregio Hollands Midden since September 2018. Previously, Hanneke held key positions at Brandweer Hollands Midden, including Teamleider plannen en procedures brandweerzorg from January 2011 to August 2018, and served in various roles within the crisis management sector from June 2002 to December 2010. Early career roles include advising on climate control at Klim-Max klimaatadviezen and leading a project for employment opportunities for immigrants at Gemeente Hoogeveen. Hanneke's educational background includes a Master's degree in Tropical Agriculture from Wageningen University & Research and specialized training in Crisis and Public Order Management from Politieacademie/NIFV.