Roel Pijpers studied Dutch Language and Literature at Utrecht University. After his studies, he gained extensive experience in higher professional education (HBO) in various roles. He started as a lecturer and later became a program manager for the Bachelor's in Communication at HZ University of Applied Sciences. In recent years, he worked as a policy advisor at the same institution. Roel has considerable experience with curriculum renewal, audits, and accreditation processes at both program and institutional levels. Additionally, he was active as an entrepreneur with his own communication consultancy and copywriting agency.