Gerardina Maria Paulina "Dien" Cornelissen (8 May 1924 – 25 May 2015) was a Dutch politician and social worker.

She started her political career in the municipal council of Boxmeer for the Catholic People's Party in 1958, where she would continue until 1972.

[4] The political career of Cornelissen began in 1958 when she was elected to municipal council of Boxmeer for the Catholic People's Party.

[5] While serving in the council she was elected to the States of North Brabant in 1962 of which she stayed member until 1978.

[6] In 1980 the Catholic People's Party was dissolved and merged into the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) of which Cornelissen became member.

[1] Apart from her political career Cornelissen served in numerous organisations on boards and advice committees mainly relating to social work, education and health.