Born on 8 October 1982 in Spaubeek

Party: Christian Democratic Alliance (CDA)

Education

2000-2002
Law, Maastricht University (not completed)

2002-2005
BA in European Studies, Maastricht University

2005-2006
MA in European Public Affairs, Maastricht University Career

2006-2008
Self-employed consultant (for clients including ABP)

2008-2009
Tutor, Maastricht University

2009-2018
Head, Maastricht University Campus Brussels

2018-2022
Member of the Maastricht municipal executive with responsibility for the economy, housing, regional policy and social innovation

10 January 2022
Appointed Minister for the Environment in the fourth Rutte government

Party political positions and outside activities

2010-2018
Member and leader of CDA group, Maastricht municipal council

September 2012 – January 2022
Board member of Friends of the Maasgouw (school for pupils with multiple disabilities)

2020 – January 2022
Member of the Committee of Recommendation of Stichting Stap voor Stap (social services foundation)

December 2020 – January 2022
Member of the Advisory Council of Stichting Vrouwenvoetbal (a women’s football organisation), Maastricht