Bio

I am working for the EU Green Deal Unit at the Energy Community Secretariat, focusing on fostering Just Energy Transition across energy and climate policies in the Western Balkans, Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova. Among other things, I am responsible for activities within the Centre for Alleviating Energy Poverty, the EU's Coal Regions in Transition Initiative and the Gender Equality Initiative. My background is scientific and I have a passion for effective science communication.

Highest Level of Education

Master's Degree

Current Job/Study field

International organizations

Nationality

Germany Flag Germany

Current employer

Energy Community Secretariat

Work experience

  • Project Assistant, Department of Energy and Transport South-East Europe and Turkey
    KfW - Full-time From March 2021 to October 2021

    Preparation of project appraisal of the ‘Energy Transition Program ESM’ in North Macedonia; Stakeholder coordination with state-owned electricity company (ESM), the German Ministry of Finance, BMZ and internal stakeholders; Economic, environmental and social impact assessment; Analysis of the energy market and identification of gaps to meet EU Green Deal targets

  • Energy Consultant, Just Transition
    Energy Community - Contract / consultant From November 2021 to Present

    Working under the European Green Deal Unit: Activities in relevance to the achievement of the Energy Community Decarbonisation Roadmap and to ensure a Just Energy Transition, which include: The Coal Regions in Transition in Western Balkans and Ukraine Initiative, Co-leading the Centre for Alleviating Energy Poverty and the Energy Poverty Coordination Group, Leading the Gender Equality Initiative, other tasks in relevance to just energy transition and decarbonisation

  • Assistant SDG Impact Ranking Working Group
    University of Groningen, International Strategy and Relations - Full-time From September 2020 to January 2021

    Preparation of the data submission on selected Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Stakeholder coordination, including university representatives and consultation with local government on indicator performance.

Education

  • Master Degree in Energy and Environmental Sciences
    University of Groningen From September 2019 to October 2021
  • Honours Programme "Leadership: Making the Difference"
    University of Groningen From September 2020 to October 2021

Executive Education

  • Energy Certificate
    Energy Academy Issued September 2019 Show Credential
  • POWERPOOR Energy Supporter and Mentor
    POWERPOOR Issued April 2023
  • Energy Community Summer School
    Energy Community Secretariat Issued August 2023 Show Credential

Area of expertise

Energy consumers' rights Energy policy Renewable energy technology Research

Languages

  • German
  • English

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