What I do
I understand problems and support decisions by combining the data science toolbox with participatory methods.
Sustainability Research
An Economist and M.Sc. in Sustainable Development by training, I work as a researcher at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research in Leipzig.
Data Science
Building on years of experience in applying a variety of quantitative methods, I analyze data to create new insights and support decisions on complex problems.
Facilitation
As a trained and experienced facilitator, I am passionate about working with different groups to establish a shared problem understanding and co-create appropriate solutions.
About me
What motivates me
Early on, I realized that I that love to figure out how things work. Later, I became passionate about finding ways to create a more sustainable world – as challenging as that can be . In my work and research, I want to contribute to making decisions and finding solutions for the various crises we are confronted with.
Data science and facilitation - why this combination?
I believe that only through robust analysis of all available information can we make good decisions. Thus, we need to harness any useful insights data science methods can provide. In many situations, however, we are not lacking information, data, models. Instead, we are confronted with complex problems and entrenched systems, requiring us to understand:
- What does this mean?
- Why is it important?
- How should it be included in our decisions?
Getting all relevant people in moderated conversation while using the variety of tools available to a skilled facilitator can create something which is larger than the sum of its parts. I find that it is often more applicable and impactful than just another report or presentation.