Urban and Regional Planner holding a Bachelor degree in City and Regional Planning, a Master degree in Environmental Design, and a Doctorate degree in Urban Planning with professional experience since 2003 in international development and local government in Europe, Middle East and southern Africa.
- Expertise and experience in participatory planning methods, community action research and institutional learning processes, as well as Monitoring and Evaluation.
- Expertise and experiences in capacity building for local government in areas of participation, town planning and review of regulatory frameworks; implementation of workshops, preparation of manuals and guidelines.
- Experience in consultancy, project design and management, including procurement and budget responsibilities.
- Management skills including project development and management, result-oriented monitoring, intercultural communication, consultancy tools, participatory learning and action, capacity works.
She works with a wide range of stakeholders including local and provincial government, national and international donors and civil society organisations in developing inclusive and equitable urban regeneration strategies.
Membership of professional bodies:
- Member of the Trialog e.V. Association for Scientific Research into Planning and Building in the Developing World.
- Board Member of the I.S.I. e.V. Initiative Selbständiger Immigrantinnen.
- Member of Chamber of Architects Berlin – registered urban planner.