Bente van Pinxteren

Bente van Pinxteren has extensive experience in the healthcare and welfare sectors, holding various roles including Projectadviseur Innovatie and Welzijnsmedewerker at Vitalis WoonZorg Groep since December 2018. In addition, Bente served as Ambassadeur van de Zorg for the Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport from January 2019 to June 2023, promoting the Ik Zorg campaign aimed at secondary school students. Previous positions include Chairperson for Kleurrijke Ouderen, where Bente led initiatives to educate future care students about elderly care, and student-assistant roles at Fontys Hogescholen and Fontys Summer School. Bente's academic background includes a Master's degree in Innovatie in Zorg en Welzijn from HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and a Minor in Active Ageing from Avans University.