Ciska van Alphen is an experienced professional in the field of urban planning and environmental policy, currently serving as a Senior Adviseur Fysiek Domein at BMC since September 2018. Ciska has been involved in various roles, including Beleidsmedewerker groen in en om de stad at the Ministerie van Landbouw, Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit since January 2022, and has provided consultancy services to multiple municipalities, such as Gemeente Eindhoven and Gemeente Lelystad. Ciska holds a Master's degree in Human Geography from Utrecht University and a Bachelor's degree in Social Geography and Planning from the same institution. Previous experiences include a trainee position in environmental permits and roles that focused on food environments and sustainability in municipal contexts.