I was born and raised in Germany, where I happily spent my first 40 years mastering the fine arts of bratwurst appreciation and punctuality. I studied Germanic languages, literatures, and linguistics in Munich (yes, I can diagram sentences in my sleep), then spent a decade working for a catholic NGO as a certified adult-education trainer and assistant branch director.
Once upon a time, I was a gymnast—and because gravity wasn’t enough of a challenge, I also coached Junior Olympic teams for the German Gymnastics Federation. These days, my acrobatics are limited to juggling projects at the Augusta Recreation & Parks Department, where I serve as the Public Information Assistant. That means I wrangle websites, run social media, craft communications, and occasionally serve as the department’s human megaphone. I also pitch in on big-picture strategy, crunch numbers, and help keep our mission and vision from collecting dust.
I’m fluent in German, English, sarcasm, and a rather dusty French. I can order breakfast in Spanish (but don’t ask me for lunch) and, given the right mood, flirt in Swedish. As a hobby photographer, I love capturing our department’s events so basically, if there’s a ribbon-cutting, concert, or parade, you’ll probably find me there with a camera in one hand and a coffee in the other.
Outside of work, I’m all about family time, swimming, reading, and gaming. And if you’re wondering how to bribe me? Italian or Mediterranean food will do the trick—extra points for pasta.
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