Almost 3 decades of in-depth insight into various cultural environments, as well as the issues of our time, this combined with a passion for people (psychology, philosophy, culture, society) and our planet (sustainability, environmental responsibility).

“It is the ultimate luxury to combine passion and contribution. It's also a very clear path to happiness.” (Sheryl Sandberg)

German, English, Spanish fluently. Attention to detail & strong analytical skills. Diligence & strong sense of responsibility.

March 2020 – Present: Initially pandemic-related stay in Mexico and continuation of Ashram-Seva (remote) until approx. June 2022. Then extensive travel in Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia to further deepen and improve my Spanish skills in order to be able to work as a translator and interpreter between the three languages Spanish, English and German.

June 2011 – February 2020: Ashram in Kerala, South India, where my “seva” (voluntary service) was interpreting (for patients in ashram hospital) and translating/translation management (books and articles on spirituality, social issues, ashram’s extended activities in ecological & environmental projects); first travel to Mexico, Chile; later Spain, to improve my Spanish skills.

November 2001 – May 2011: Various positions and projects, freelance and employed (Content Writer, Technical Editor English and Japanese; Project Manager Translation Agency).

December 1989 – October 2001: Japan, university studies in Linguistics & Cultural Anthropology, German teacher with Berlitz School of Languages; various professional projects (translating, interpreting English-Japanese-German).