Niels Cooijmans

Niels Cooijmans has been actively involved in spatial development policy since 2018, currently serving as a Beleidsmedewerker ruimtelijke ontwikkeling at MijnGemeenteDichtbij, focusing on rural area development. Prior to this role, Niels worked as a Beleidsmedewerker Ruimtelijke ordening at Lybrae and the Gemeente Land van Cuijk, continuing a project initiated in the municipality of Sint Anthonis before its merger into Land van Cuijk. Niels began with experience as a Junior planoloog at Ordito and has held various positions in project support and retail, reflecting a diverse background in urban planning and customer service. Education was completed at Breda University of Applied Sciences, building a solid foundation for a career in spatial development.