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Merel Toussaint
Process Manager and Consultant in Energy Transition
Merel Toussaint is currently serving as a Beleidsadviseur Beroepsontwikkeling (Policy Advisor for Professional Development) at the Nederlandse vereniging van pedagogen en onderwijskundigen (NVO) since August 2023. In this role, she focuses on the professional development of educators and pedagogues in the Netherlands.
Professional Background
Before joining NVO, Toussaint held various positions, including:
- Design Engineer at Arcadis from April 2021 to August 2023, where she worked on engineering projects.
- Strategy Consultant at Eurekon Strategy Development from February 2020 to March 2021.
- Consultant at Strategy Development Partners from August 2018 to February 2020.
Her academic background includes a Master's Degree in Applied Physics from Delft University of Technology, and she has also pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the Open University of the Netherlands.
Skills and Certifications
Merel is a certified Vertrouwenspersoon (Confidant), a role that involves providing support and guidance in sensitive situations, which she obtained in April 2023. She is fluent in both Dutch and English, possessing professional working proficiency in English.
Personal Attributes
Merel is recognized for her analytical skills and ability to facilitate complex projects, often involving multiple stakeholders. Her career reflects a commitment to enhancing educational practices and policies within the Dutch educational landscape.1
