Naomi Esajas-Friperson is the Deputy Director of the Labor Market at the Ministry of AWJ, where her primary responsibility is to develop, implement, and monitor labor market policies in collaboration with national and international stakeholders. She also contributes to AWJ's monthly column, offering readers insights on various labor market topics. Her career began in the Labor Market Development department, later advancing to Head of Labor Statistics. She holds a Doctorate in Public Administration from Anton de Kom University of Suriname and completed the MO-A Spanish program at the Institute for Teacher Training.