As programme manager Irene is responsible for VNG's (Dutch Association for Municipalities) ecosystem strategy and secretary of the Dutch Societal Innovation Hub consortium (DSIH). The DSIH is a multi-year partnership of 7 public-private ecosystems, subsidized by the European Commission via the EDIH programme and the Ministry of the Interior, that supports public organizations in innovating with impact via our mission driven approach. Through knowledge exchange via Rethink, Reshape, Reconnect we develop our approach and innovation infrastructure and aim to contribute to a climate-neutral and sustainable Europe. Irene has a background in digitalization (IBM and KPMG) and has been active as a Member of Parliament for the Province of Flevoland and a municipal councilor in Almere.