Zaphira van Leeuwen

Zaphira van Leeuwen is an experienced professional specializing in participation and social initiatives within the community. Currently serving as an Adviseur participatie in de warmte- en energietransitie at Werkorganisatie Druten Wijchen, Zaphira actively collaborates with residents to transition neighborhoods and villages away from gas dependence. Previous roles include Projectcoördinator at Vitaal & Sociaal, focusing on social issues at the neighborhood level, and Dorpsverbinder & buursportcoach jeugd at Gemeente Heumen, where Zaphira facilitated citizen initiatives and social sustainability. Other notable positions include Buurtsportcoach for Gemeente Winterswijk, freelancing as a sociaal werker for Gemeente Nijmegen, and contributing as a Kwaliteitsmedewerker at Vitaal thuiszorg. Zaphira holds a Bachelor's degree in Culturele Maatschappelijke Vorming from Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen and a vocational education degree in fitness coordination.