Joost B. currently serves as Beleidsadviseur Wmo & volksgezondheid at Gemeente Ridderkerk since January 2024. Prior to this role, Joost held the position of Generalistisch beleidsadviseur Sociaal Domein at BAR-organisatie from January 2022 to December 2023, providing advice to municipal leaders and facilitating governance on various social policy issues. Joost's experience also includes a stint as Stagiair Zorg & Veiligheid, and roles in sales and marketing at Joh.deHeer muziekinstrumenten and VeiligheidsAlliantie regio Rotterdam. Previous positions include Administrative Assistant at Vanbreda Risk & Benefits B.V. and All-round medewerker groente verkoop at Aardappel-, Groente- en Fruithandel P. Visser en Zoon. Joost holds a Master's degree in Recht van de gezondheidszorg and a Bachelor's degree in Rechten from Erasmus University Rotterdam.