John van Rooijen

John van Rooijen currently serves as the Team Manager for team De Gagel in Overvecht and for VO & SO at Lokalis since December 2023. Previously, John held the position of Senior Coach at gemeente Waterland, providing support in the Social Domain management in late 2023. As an Interim Manager and Change Manager at D18 Advies and MijnGemeenteDichtbij, from mid-2022 until late 2023, John contributed to the improvement of community services. John's background includes serving as Team Leader of the Social Team in Houten, overseeing a dedicated group handling youth assistance and support services. Prior experience includes roles such as Researcher at Samen Veilig Midden-Nederland and Coordinator of Family Homes at Horizon Jeugdzorg en Onderwijs, where John successfully established a department of family homes. Education credentials include a diploma in Middle Management in Healthcare and Welfare from ICM Utrecht and a bachelor's degree in Personnel Work and Labor Relations from Hogeschool de Horst.