Currently: founder of Fempower.me (helps firms to break glass ceilings) and of Opengov.me (makes governments transparent + participative)
Professional life: 11 years consulting experience with Accenture and the Business Technology Office of McKinsey, leading IT strategy projects.
3 yrs with Microsoft Germany as Innovative Government Programs Lead. Brought the Gov20 Camp to Germany. Founding (and board) member of Government 2.0 Network Germany NPO (www.gov20.de). Member of the Pirate Party.
Engaged in multiple women networks/initiatives to push for gender equality. Women of the Year 2010 State of Berlin.
Studied textile art and international business. Journalist, activist, guerilla knit