Miranda van Kooten

Miranda van Kooten is a seasoned professional in the field of child and youth care, currently serving as a Senior Policy Advisor for Young Children and Account Manager for Kinderopvang Plus (0-13 years) at Gemeente Rotterdam since September 2015. Responsibilities include managing relationships with Kinderopvang Plus organizations, overseeing subsidy processes, and contributing to the policy development of childcare in Rotterdam. Prior roles include Senior Policy Advisor and Account Manager for CJG, Senior Orthopedagogue and Policy Advisor, and Orthopedagogue, focusing on quality improvement in the SMI application process and innovative policy development. Miranda van Kooten possesses a comprehensive background as a behavioral expert across various roles within organizations such as FlexusJeugdplein and Bureau Jeugdzorg Stadsregio Rotterdam, complementing an academic foundation with a Master's degree in Pedagogical Sciences from Rijksuniversiteit Leiden.