I lived and worked on Sint Maarten for over twenty-two years. I have seen up close how Hurricane Irma forced society to its knees. But I also saw how people can get back on track, together with each other. How they show resilience under difficult circumstances. Also during the corona pandemic, the consequences of which are felt throughout the Kingdom. Let’s join forces and work together for a better Kingdom.
Building bridges
Connecting is paramount for me. I want to be a representative of all inhabitants of the Kingdom. I brought my two decades of experiences, encounters and knowledge to the House of Representatives. That Caribbean view is important. For example when it comes to policy choices and laws that also affect the Caribbean islands. I want to build bridges within the Kingdom. Because together we share a past, a present and also a future.
Caribbean seat
I think it has great added value that someone in parliament also brings in the view of the Caribbean part of the kingdom. As a real Kingdom child I am looking for connection, dialogue and reinforcement between all parts of the Kingdom. Conscious of my role as a black woman, in addition to working in the House of Representatives, I want to spend a lot of time in the country, participate in social internships and keep in touch with people throughout the Kingdom.
Education
- Master Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, 1984 – 1989
- Post Doctoral Organization Consultant, SIOO, Utrecht, 1992 – 1993
- Master Public Management & Policy, Open University, 2008 – 2012
- International politics, Clingendael Institute, 2018
Career
- Management Consultant, KVA Group, Gouda, 1991 – 1996
- Director of Health Affairs Sector, Island Government of Sint Maarten, Responsible for policy advice and management and coordinator of ESF6 Public Health & Medical assistance in the event of disasters and chairman of medical disaster management of the Netherlands Antilles. , 1997 – 2008
- Director VSA Sector, Island Government Sint Maarten, Responsible for policy advice and management, 2008 – 2010
- Secretary-General Ministry of Health, Social Development and Labor, Sint Maarten, 2010 – 2014
- Secretary-General Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, Sint Maarten, 2014 – 2018
- Interim Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, Sint Maarten, 2018
- Minister Plenipotentiary Sint Maarten, Sint Maarten, The Hague, 2018 – 2019
- Strategic Advisor to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, Sint Maarten, 2020
Jorien Wuite was born in The Hague on December 6, 1964 and lives in Voorburg. She is active in the House of Representatives for 2 days.
