Our board
Stefanie Christmann
Founder and chairwoman of the Esel-Initiative. The journalist
holds a Ph.D. in German Philology, has written several books - some of them on Eritrea - and
is working at the German Federal Ministry of the Environment. Her
hobbies are travelling and
sculpting.
Michael Shohat
The vice chair and web master of the Esel-Initiative majored in psychology and
holds a Ph.D. in political science. Works as product manager at an internet provider and spends
his spare time with basketball, music and the internet.
Claudia Schlüter
Cashier of the Esel-Initiative. The mother of three works as a lawyer and
tax counsellor. If possible, she spends her free time reading and
riding horses.
Wedig von Heyden
Board member of the Esel-Initiative. Graduated in law
and father of two, currently General Secretary of the German
Science Advisory Board. His hobbies are reading, theatre, and music.
Sabine Wiegand
Board member of the Esel-Initiative. Worked in
Human Resources, now dedicated to non-profit work. Likes to spend time
with her family, friends, cat, reading, travelling and photography.