Novita Metz-van Sluis

Novita Metz-van Sluis is an experienced professional in community development and social welfare, currently serving as Projectleider, Kwartiermaker, and Wijkregisseur at Welzijn Capelle since September 2018, while also holding the position of Projectleider Welzijn en Zorg at Stichting Welzijn Capelle since January 2017. Prior to this, Novita worked as a Sociaal Makelaar en Buurtcoach at Stichting Welzijn Capelle and as a Sociaal Makelaar and Eropaf-coach at Buurtkracht from January 2013 to December 2016, where engagement with community residents in addressing issues related to housing and wellbeing was key. Novita’s earlier roles include Buurtcoach Middelwatering at Stichting DOCK and Projectleider Buurtbemiddeling in Kralingen, Rotterdam, alongside early career experience in community building in Rotterdam’s Kralingen-Crooswijk area. Novita Metz-van Sluis holds a BSW degree in Cultural and Social Education from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, supplemented by training from NIA academie.