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A single tropical tree can be home to thousands of animal species – I didn’t realise that until I met Kai from the team. His passion for intact ecosystems inspires me. In a world where a dead tree counts for more than a living one, we must take action and demonstrate what functioning ecosystems are truly worth.

As a PhD student at WI, I want to make nature conservation tangible and transparent. Having spent over 10 years researching crowdfunding, crowdsourcing and blockchain at the Fraunhofer Society, I’m drawing on this experience to bring nature conservation to life.

In my spare time, I’m interested in how money can drive positive change – hence my interest in impact investing. Otherwise, I’m out and about in the North German countryside with my dog and playing football.

When I was five, I used to dream of becoming a whale researcher. I simply couldn’t imagine anything more wonderful than swimming with orcas and humpback whales. 

I thought that childhood dream had faded. Until I applied to WI. Suddenly it was back: that childlike, naive, slightly romantic, excited and wild flutter in my heart. 

And I realised very quickly that it is this flutter that brings such a diverse range of people together here for a common cause. The 5-year-old in me is doing a little dance of joy that I can be part of this and, in my own small way, still make a modest contribution to the protection of orcas, humpback whales and every other living creature on this planet.

I am firmly convinced that the preservation of our world lies in the wilderness, and that each and every one of us carries this wilderness within us, beating like a child’s heart.

It’s amazing what you can do – and achieve – with a degree in German Studies! After several years as a content manager and copywriter in Berlin’s media and start-up scene, it was my thirst for adventure and my love of nature that led me to Wilderness International. 

I grew up far from the urban jungle in the Elbe floodplains of central Germany, surrounded by the chorus of frogs, beaver lodges and flocks of cranes. As well as fun ornithological facts from the Middle Elbe biosphere, I’ve brought with me a wealth of creative ideas, wordplay and strategic communication skills to help preserve the flora and fauna in Peru and Canada. What links creativity and nature? Their wilderness. The untameable. That which is worth protecting.

I look forward to tackling the challenges of protecting the last wild forests on our planet, following the example of my favourite bird, the red-backed shrike – as thorny opportunities!

I really enjoy the fresh morning air in the woods and love waking up early to watch the sun rise through the trees – it’s a peaceful and energising moment. That’s one of the reasons why I love trail running and trekking.

Outside of work, I’m passionate about running – especially after a long day in the office. I often take part in long-distance trail races, so consistent training over time is an essential part of my routine.

I’m also a big fan of plants! I have a small garden on my balcony, which brings me a lot of joy and helps me de-stress. It’s my own little way of staying connected to nature every day.

The rainforest I encountered on my first big trip showed me just how closely intertwined humans and the forest are – a habitat for thousands of species, a source of fresh air, a silent source of energy.

At Wilderness International, I’m fighting to preserve this bond. Together with our partner organisations, we’re safeguarding unique wilderness areas for future generations.

I am now applying my experience in corporate partnerships, strategy and communication (Cisco, Workday) to wilderness conservation. I am committed to genuine partnerships on an equal footing, where creative ideas have a measurable impact.

My goal: to save the Earth’s last great wilderness areas with strong partners.

I’ve been working as a filmmaker ever since I was a young adult, mainly in the documentary field. I love using real images to move people and to show the world in all its raw power. And, ideally, to bring about change.

What is happening to our planet – and consequently to our future – is devastating and terrifying; it’s easy to feel despair and helplessness.

So I’m all the happier to be supporting Wilderness International and its brilliant approach from now on with what I do best – making films. And spreading good cheer, because that’s something people often say I do well.

Filming and editing videos have always been a great passion of mine, but it never occurred to me that you could actually make a career out of it. That’s why I did a standard apprenticeship as an industrial mechanic and worked in that profession for over 15 years.

When I became a father, I took plenty of time out to travel with my children. That’s when my enthusiasm for filming was rekindled – after all, what could be better than being able to look back and see your own children when they were young? On our travels, I was able to capture countless moments amidst the most beautiful natural surroundings. This has greatly heightened my awareness of nature’s importance and the need to protect it.

It’s all the more wonderful that I can now combine all of this at WI – my passion for filming and editing with my commitment to protecting nature.

Many leaves – one tree. We are connected.

I am driven to make an active contribution to the common good.

I secure strong funding partners to protect threatened ecosystems in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest and western Canada. My goal: long-term, effective collaborations – from one leaf to many. That’s how a tree grows. A forest. A wilderness.

With over 20 years’ experience in events, networking, marketing and communications, I have worked with leading brands in finance, tech, mobility and lifestyle. I use this expertise to raise Wilderness International’s profile and impact – and to drive our shared goals forward with precision and passion.