Babs van Es is a student at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where she is pursuing a master's degree in Management, Policy Analysis, and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences, with a specialization in International Public Health. Additionally, Babs is a working student at Defensity College, which allows her to apply her knowledge in a military context and familiarize herself with the defense sector through various military training activities. Currently, Babs is conducting research within BRaIC on the applicability of "Problem Management Plus" in the military context.