Florian Meyer is head of the harm reduction division for illegal substances in the city of Zurich, where he is responsible for drug-consumption facilities and drug-checking services. In this role since 2017, he is an expert in managing open drug scenes and implementing harm reduction measures. Meyer previously worked for the canton of Zurich at a correctional facility, where he began as a social worker and became a team leader and deputy head. Prior to that, he held social work positions at the city of Zurich and canton of Schaffhausen. A Ph.D. candidate at the Institute for Addiction Research Frankfurt on resources and needs of users of drug-consumption facilities, Meyer holds a master’s degree in social work and diploma in forensic sciences.