Studied political science in Munich, Erlangen and Paris. Traineeship with an international agricultural consultancy in Bonn, work for international organisations (e.g. DRK and EU Commission), primarily on issues relating to food security, the environment and development. Interim spell at the German Embassy in Paris in the Protocol and Economic Affairs Department, and many years of experience as a consultant specialising as a policy adviser to medium sized companies and major corporations. As a Cluster Manager she is responsible for innovation consulting. In this capacity she advises companies with a focus on the development and marketing of food technology projects.