Yana Dinkelmeyer

Office: Düsseldorf

Languages spoken: German, English, Spanish

Education: BA in European Studies, Maastricht University (Netherlands); MSc in Sustainable Development, KU Leuven (Belgium)

At the weekend: You can find me swimming in the lake, dancing salsa, out with friends, or working on my latest DIY project.

An idea that powers me: I am motivated by the challenge of tackling complex issues with curiosity, compassion, and a diversity of perspectives, always seeking innovative solutions that respond to real-world needs. I believe that we live in an inherently interconnected world in which social, environmental, and economic challenges are deeply intertwined and can only be solved by addressing issues through holistic and system-based thinking. At the heart of this idea lies a commitment to justice, ensuring that the transitions we pursue are fair, inclusive, and socially equitable. Within all this complexity, my goal is simple: to help turn good ideas into grounded, sustainable practices that improve lives and tackle social, environmental, and economic issues.