Works

Science, Culture & Community Action Developed HIV prevention strategies in Germany, including innovative testing, counseling, and condom distribution. Designed and delivered trainings for volunteers, professionals, and physicians in HIV prevention and digital health. Led health promotion and community engagement in humanitarian settings (e.g., Tajikistan, Afghanistan) using person-centered approaches. Contributed to mixed-method studies in Ethiopia, Nigeria, and South Sudan to shape local health strategies. Promoted ethical standards and local perspectives in disease prevention and health promotion. Conducted freelance research on HIV prevention, volunteering, mentoring, and LGBTQ+ advocacy, combining qualitative and quantitative insights.

Evidence, Advocacy & Social Reform Contributed to national policy on poverty, debt counseling, emergency housing, and criminal assistance through applied social science research. Participated in federal advisory bodies, including the 6th Poverty and Wealth Report and the National Advisory Board for Homelessness Statistics. Collaborated with government and welfare organizations to implement social policy initiatives. Strengthened networks to promote the inclusion of vulnerable groups in decision-making processes. Engaged in publications, press work, and expert recommendations to raise awareness of key social issues.

Academic Teaching Teaching on social policy frameworks, community work, and the political conditions shaping social work practice. Seminars addressing public health, social inequalities, and their intersection with social work. Courses exploring urban politics, contested spaces, and their relevance for social work and community engagement. Lectures and seminars on empirical social research, practical research methods, and social structure analysis.

Social Support, Inclusion and Participation Management and coordination of vocational and social support programs, with responsibilities in staff processes, project development, and financial administration. Involvement in restructuring and further developing projects within educational and social work settings. Coordination of support for HIV-positive clients addressing issues related to housing and substance use. Collaboration with healthcare providers and community organizations to provide integrated support services.

Patient Care and Recovery Involvement in patient care across surgical, psychiatric, and rehabilitation settings, addressing both medical and psycho-social aspects. Work in settings requiring adherence to clinical protocols and coordinated care practices.