I am a human geographer in a love affair with the social sciences. My interests are wide-ranging and not confined to disciplinary boundaries, so I’ll enjoy anything that will tweak my brain. In my research, I am concerned with the question of how an urban environment can affect the wellbeing and health of its inhabitants. My new passion project is called: A Geography of Loneliness. Reach out via the contact form, if you’re interested in collaborating.
I grew up in a bilingual household (English/German) which resulted in my becoming an expert in cultural misunderstandings with an odd love for peas.
When I’m not working on my research, I enjoy introducing young people to sailing, by taking them on week-long trips around the Mediterranean or Baltic Sea. I discovered sailing back in 2011. After a 4 month trip around Europe in 2014 I became part of the active skipper group who are also responsible for the maintenance of two sailing catamarans.
Upcoming talks:
- Referentin und Podiumsgast an der Kinder- und Jugendkonferenz, 21. Nov. 2024, Binningen, Schweiz.
- Podiumsgast an der 6. Fachtagung Sozialplanung und Soziale Arbeit zum Thema “Einsamkeit als gesellschaftliche Herausforderung“, 14. Mai 2025, Olten, Schweiz.