Van der Velde was born in Groningen in 1989. She worked in business marketing before entering politics as an employee for the PVV faction in Utrecht city council.[2] She became a member of the Provincial Council of Utrecht in March 2023 as part of the PVV before being elected to the House of Representatives during the 2023 Dutch general election.[3] In the House, she serves as the party's spokesperson for culture, emancipation, and media.[4]
House committee assignments
Committee for Education, Culture and Science
Committee for Digital Affairs
Committee for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature[5]
