🌐 I'm Natalie, a passionate advocate for intersectional approaches to building and sustaining peace, with a diverse background in shaping positive change.

📚 Education:
MSc in Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution
BA in Political Science
Matura (Austrian high school diploma, equivalent to A levels)
Diploma in Elementary Pedagogy

💼 Career:
Currently, I serve as a Policy Officer for international youth affairs at the Austrian National Youth Council.
My career spans across various roles in social business, social media marketing, project management, and event management.

🤝 Global Shapers Vienna Hub:
Before becoming a member, I engaged with the Global Shapers Vienna Hub for my project "ZIAG," where we supported the integration of newly arrived refugees in Austria.
In 2020, I officially joined the hub and became actively involved in managing and participating in various impactful projects.
This year, I'm incredibly proud to have taken on the role of Curator for our vibrant and engaged hub, which currently has three exciting projects in progress.

🧠 Expertise and Interests:
My expertise lies in peace and conflict studies, with a particular focus on feminist foreign policy, security policy, and empowering women and youth in conflict areas.
I'm a dedicated advocate for civic engagement as a means to build peaceful communities, and I passionately follow an intersectional approach to address complex societal challenges.
I am deeply committed to overcoming patriarchal structures in international politics, fostering youth participation, promoting the rights of refugees and migrants, advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and navigating the intricate landscape of the UN System.

🌍 Let's connect and collaborate on shaping a better world together. Feel free to reach out for discussions, projects, or networking opportunities. Together, we can make a meaningful impact by promoting civic engagement and an inclusive, intersectional approach to peace and community building!