Ellen van Gaal is an experienced professional in the field of youth policy and care, currently serving as a senior policy officer for youth at Gemeente Terneuzen since December 2019. With a career spanning over two decades, Ellen held various leadership roles, including team leader at WVO Zorg and Stichting Intervence, as well as team leader at Slachtofferhulp Nederland. Earlier positions include intensive family treatment and youth care roles at Bureau Jeugdzorg Zeeland and Stichting interculturele Jeugdzorg Amsterdam. Ellen's educational background includes numerous certifications and training in project management, personnel policy, and intensive competence-oriented family treatment from recognized institutions such as the Open Universiteit Amsterdam and Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.