Veerle Slegers

Veerle Slegers is the Director of the Feniks Emancipatie Expertise Centrum, an organization focused on promoting emancipation and social justice. She is based in Tilburg, Netherlands, and has a diverse background in social advocacy and environmental issues.

Professional Background

• Current Role: As the director at Feniks Emancipatie Expertise Centrum, Slegers leads initiatives aimed at empowering marginalized communities and addressing social inequalities.
• Political Involvement: She is also a member of the General Board of Waterschap de Dommel, representing the political party Water Natuurlijk. In this capacity, she focuses on sustainable water management and environmental policies.
• Previous Experience: Slegers has held significant political roles, including serving as the faction leader in the municipal council of Tilburg and as vice-faction leader in the Provincial States of Brabant. Her work often intersects with agricultural and food transition issues, advocating for ecological and socially responsible food systems.

Community Engagement

Slegers is actively involved in various community projects, including:

• Natuurmuseum Brabant: Board member.
• Portagora: Chairperson of a recycling initiative that provides job opportunities for volunteers facing barriers to employment.

Personal Interests

In her personal life, Slegers enjoys traveling, reading, cooking, gardening, and walking her dog. She emphasizes the importance of community involvement in environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.

For more details about her professional journey, you can view her LinkedIn profile here .1