Suzet Zijlstra

Suzet Zijlstra is a Lecturer and Education Coordinator in the Health and Society group at Wageningen University & Research (WUR). She holds an MSc in Nutrition and Health from WUR and an MA in Bilingual Teacher Training (Biology) from Utrecht University. Her work focuses on education and health, emphasizing behavior change and applied outcomes. She currently coordinates educational programs and teaches courses on personal leadership, resilience, career exploration, and well-being.

Educational Background:

• MSc Nutrition and Health, WUR
• MA Bilingual Teacher Training in Biology, Utrecht University

Professional Experience:

• Biology teacher at Rijnlands Lyceum
• Teacher in Nutrition and Practice-Based Research at HAN University of Applied Sciences
• Skills Trainer and Coach at WUR's Education and Learning Sciences
• Current role: Lecturer & Educational Coordinator in Health and Society

Research Interests:

Zijlstra prioritizes developing practical educational tools and learning trajectories to enhance skills like leadership, resilience, and professional motivation. She emphasizes harmonizing personal development with organizational goals to foster well-being and effectiveness in academic and professional contexts.

Teaching & Coordination:

• Coordinates MSc internships and thesis projects in Health and Society
• Teaches courses including Personal Leadership, Professional Resilience, and Career Exploration

Contact:

Address: Hollandseweg 1, 6706KN Wageningen