Mara Frank is a seasoned professional in the field of youth care and education, currently serving as a Senior beleidsadviseur jeugdhulp-onderwijs at Gemeente Gouda since January 2021. Prior to this role, Mara worked as a Senior beleidsmedewerker jeugdhulp at Pharos | Expertisecentrum Gezondheidsverschillen and held various advisory positions across several municipalities, focusing on youth-related policies, health care, and welfare programs. Mara has over 15 years of experience, including strategic roles at Gemeente Almere and consulting work at RadarAdvies, contributing to initiatives aimed at improving youth support, health services, and reintegration after care. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Child & Youth Studies from Utrecht University.