Harke Harkema is an experienced healthcare professional currently serving as a Verpleegkundige in Klinische Geriatrie at Diakonessenhuis since August 2022. Harke has held various leadership roles, including Vice Chair of the Works Council and Internal Auditor at Diakonessenhuis, along with being a member of the financial committee of the members' council for Verpleegkundigen & Verzorgenden Nederland since September 2018. Previous experience includes coordinating nursing at Silverein, managing rehabilitation services at AxionContinu, and senior management roles in outpatient surgery and various clinics at Diakonessenhuis, where Harke's career began. Academic qualifications include a nursing degree from Diakonessenhuis Utrecht and post-graduate studies in healthcare management.