Core Team

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  Maryam has a background in social sciences and international project cooperation. She is passionate about education, communication, and developing solutions that strengthen collaboration and knowledge exchange among diverse stakeholders. 

 Ali combines analytical thinking with a strong interest in innovation, digital technologies, and international collaboration. His expertise supports the development and implementation of research and education initiatives with practical impact. 

She is an educator, international project manager, and teacher trainer specializing in digital education, innovative pedagogy, and inclusive learning. She is the founder of TeacherLab Croatia and serves as a senior project manager for Prios Norway. A former high school teacher and European Commission expert, she holds a Master of Philosophy and a Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Psychology, with extensive experience leading Erasmus+ initiatives across Europe. 

He is an international business development expert and the co-founder and CEO of Startup Campus Germany GmbH. He has over ten years of experience in innovation management, focusing on market validation and international expansion for technology companies. 

Previously, he served as a Head of Department at the Hungarian Export Promotion Agency. In addition to his current role, he acts as a mentor for the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT Health) and has experience coordinating university research and development projects.

 Kathrin is a Berlin-based professional with a B.A. in Cultural Studies, specializing in project development and management. She has extensive experience across various companies, where her responsibilities have included content creation, event management, and concept design. She is highly skilled in communication and public relations. 

She earned her PhD from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, specializing in the relationship between urban sprawl and travel behavior. She brings extensive experience in teaching, academic research, and private-sector urban planning, and is highly skilled in applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 

 As an architect with a background in design and construction, she applies her expertise to urban planning and regeneration. Currently pursuing her doctoral studies, she has practical experience as a consultant for various urban planning companies, working on projects focused on sustainable development, transportation, and affordable housing initiatives.