Experience

Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR) GmbH

• Germany
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Scientific Officer / Wissenschaftliche Referentin

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Munich Area, Germany The Scientific Coordination Office for Bavaria - Québec / Alberta / International seeks to promote Bavaria as an international centre for research excellence, and supports Bavarian scientists in international research cooperation, as mandated by the Bavarian State Chancellery. One such initiative is RLS-Sciences. RLS-Sciences is a scientific and research network operating under the framework of the Regional Leaders Summit (RLS). The Regional Leaders Summit (RLS) is a multilateral… Show more The Scientific Coordination Office for Bavaria - Québec / Alberta / International seeks to promote Bavaria as an international centre for research excellence, and supports Bavarian scientists in international research cooperation, as mandated by the Bavarian State Chancellery. One such initiative is RLS-Sciences. RLS-Sciences is a scientific and research network operating under the framework of the Regional Leaders Summit (RLS). The Regional Leaders Summit (RLS) is a multilateral political forum of seven partner regions: Bavaria (Germany), Georgia (USA), Québec (Canada), São Paulo (Brazil), Shandong (China), Upper Austria (Austria), and Western Cape (South Africa). RLS-Sciences seeks to leverage the unique composition and strengths of the RLS network to support scientific research within and between the RLS regions. It works to generate and support academic, scientific, and technological exchanges, and the initiation of multilateral research projects. It currently has 5 multilateral projects: the RLS-Energy Network, the RLS-Expert Dialogue on Digitalization, the RLS-Global Aerospace Campus, RLS-Small Satellites, and RLS-Digital Health.

• Project Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Dec 2020

  Munich, Bavaria, Germany



UN Climate Change

• Germany
• International Affairs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Consultant- Talanoa Dialogue

  • Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

  The Conference of the Parties decided to convene a facilitative dialogue among Parties in 2018 to take stock of the collective efforts of Parties of to progress towards the long-term goal of the Paris Agreement and to inform the preparation of nationally determined contributions. At COP23, the Talanoa Dialogue was launched, to start in January 2018. As a companion to the Global Climate Action Yearbook 2018, a report on good practices identified in the Talanoa Dialogue was written. This… Show more The Conference of the Parties decided to convene a facilitative dialogue among Parties in 2018 to take stock of the collective efforts of Parties of to progress towards the long-term goal of the Paris Agreement and to inform the preparation of nationally determined contributions. At COP23, the Talanoa Dialogue was launched, to start in January 2018. As a companion to the Global Climate Action Yearbook 2018, a report on good practices identified in the Talanoa Dialogue was written. This report offered an overview of the actions which have already demonstrated success in addressing the causes and effects of climate change, and had potential for replication in other places. Specific examples across a variety of sectors were highlighted. Overall the report aims to provide inspiration for increasing ambition in climate action, as Parties and non-Parties work together to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. My role included: - conducting a screening of good practice examples submitted within the Talanoa Dialogue from Parties and Non-Party actors - developing a user-friendly database to catalogue these good practices - write a report, ''Global Climate Action 2018: Examples of Good Practice'' summarizing the good practices, as a companion piece to the ''Global Climate Action 2018 Yearbook'', for presentation and publication ahead of COP23 This task was undertaken in cooperation with UNFCCC and consultancy staff members. Show less



UN Climate Change

• Germany
• International Affairs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Intern- Mitigation, Data and Analysis (Mitigation Implementation Support)

  • Aug 2017 - Jan 2018

  Bonn Area, Germany The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) supports parties to the framework convention with climate negotiations by providing the foundation for multilateral action to address climate change. With 197 Parties, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has near universal membership and is the parent treaty of the 2015 Paris Climate Change Agreement. The main aim of the Paris Agreement is to keep a global average temperature rise this century well… Show more The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) supports parties to the framework convention with climate negotiations by providing the foundation for multilateral action to address climate change. With 197 Parties, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has near universal membership and is the parent treaty of the 2015 Paris Climate Change Agreement. The main aim of the Paris Agreement is to keep a global average temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees Celsius and to drive efforts to limit the temperature increase even further to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. As an intern in the Mitigation Implementation Support Unit, my main duties included: - Maintained, improved, and constructed 4 databases to better understand country data, including aggregated analyses of the Nationally Determined Contributions at the global and regional levels across thematic areas - Supported two negotiation teams during COP23 by compiling research for strategy documents, tracking negotiation positions throughout conference, and assisting negotiators where appropriate - Researched and wrote a series of 10 briefings to support the development of partnership opportunities Show less



Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR) GmbH

• Germany
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Assistant

  • Jan 2015 - Sep 2016

  Munich Area, Germany The Scientific Coordination Office for Bavaria - Québec / Alberta / International seeks to promote Bavaria as an international centre for research excellence, and supports Bavarian scientists in international research cooperation, as mandated by the Bavarian State Chancellery. As Project Assistant, my main responsibilities included: - Supporting international research consortiums in the application and management of funding - Maintaining research collaborations, identifying… Show more The Scientific Coordination Office for Bavaria - Québec / Alberta / International seeks to promote Bavaria as an international centre for research excellence, and supports Bavarian scientists in international research cooperation, as mandated by the Bavarian State Chancellery. As Project Assistant, my main responsibilities included: - Supporting international research consortiums in the application and management of funding - Maintaining research collaborations, identifying opportunities, executing long term development - Writing on policy developments in Alberta, Quebec, and Canada for the Bavarian government - Assisting in the preparation and follow up of meetings and institutional negotiations - Creating content in English and German for the international pages on the BayFOR website Show less



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Political Economic Intern

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  US Consulate General Calgary The Consulate General in Calgary serves Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories and handles consular affairs for Manitoba. The Political and Economic Section of the U.S. Consulate works to build strong relationships with political, business and academic leaders throughout the consular district. It also monitors political and economic developments in the district in order to ensure U.S. policy-makers are fully informed regarding events and issues of particular importance in western… Show more The Consulate General in Calgary serves Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories and handles consular affairs for Manitoba. The Political and Economic Section of the U.S. Consulate works to build strong relationships with political, business and academic leaders throughout the consular district. It also monitors political and economic developments in the district in order to ensure U.S. policy-makers are fully informed regarding events and issues of particular importance in western Canada. As Political Economic Intern, my main responsibilities included: - Conducting extensive research on issues of interest to the US State Department in Canada - Creating reports for use in policy development on energy, market access, and pipelines - Developing the structure for a comprehensive social media strategy for the Consulate General - Writing speeches, media advisories, talking points, and web content for the Public Affairs section Show less



American Council of Young Political Leaders

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  Washington D.C. Metro Area ACYPL is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization internationally recognized as the pre-eminent catalyst for introducing rising political and policy professionals to international affairs and to each other through citizen-to-citizen diplomacy. Our mission is to promote mutual understanding, respect and friendship and cultivate long lasting relationships among next generation leaders in the US and around the world. As a Program Intern, my main responsibilites included: - Assisting Program… Show more ACYPL is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization internationally recognized as the pre-eminent catalyst for introducing rising political and policy professionals to international affairs and to each other through citizen-to-citizen diplomacy. Our mission is to promote mutual understanding, respect and friendship and cultivate long lasting relationships among next generation leaders in the US and around the world. As a Program Intern, my main responsibilites included: - Assisting Program Officers with the planning and execution of international delegation programs - Developing a renewable energy program, working with organizations in Canada, US, and Mexico - Creating briefing packages targeted to the regions and sectors of international delegates - Providing logistical support during delegation programming in Washington and surrounding areas Show less



University of Calgary

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - Aug 2012

  Calgary University of Calgary International connects students, faculty and staff to the world through 250+ active student mobility, education and research agreements with universities, governments and partner organizations in 140 countries. As a Program Assistant, my responsibilites were: - Creating a completely new look for the University of Calgary International website in 16 days - Facilitating the requirements of three departments while maintaining institutional uniformity -… Show more University of Calgary International connects students, faculty and staff to the world through 250+ active student mobility, education and research agreements with universities, governments and partner organizations in 140 countries. As a Program Assistant, my responsibilites were: - Creating a completely new look for the University of Calgary International website in 16 days - Facilitating the requirements of three departments while maintaining institutional uniformity - Removing outdated coding and redefining menu options to create a more user-friendly site Show less



University of Calgary

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator, International Student Programs

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

  Calgary, Canada Area The Centre for International Students and Study Abroad provides support to incoming international students and outgoing study abroad students at the University of Calgary. International Student Services provides support services and customized advising for all international students adjusting to studying at the University of Calgary and to life in Canada. Our leadership initiatives develop, design and deliver unique peer-driven programs that connect international and Canadian… Show more The Centre for International Students and Study Abroad provides support to incoming international students and outgoing study abroad students at the University of Calgary. International Student Services provides support services and customized advising for all international students adjusting to studying at the University of Calgary and to life in Canada. Our leadership initiatives develop, design and deliver unique peer-driven programs that connect international and Canadian students. As Coordinator of International Student Programs, my main responsibilites included: - Recruiting and training volunteer Mentors, developing and executing new training programs - Planning and executing two receptions for the International Mentorship Program - Supporting the execution of events for international students with the Global Friendship Program - Expanding CISSA's online presence; created a Twitter account, gained 240 followers in 11 weeks Show less