CV
Education
2015 - 2016
LL.M., Human Rights
Main fields of study: Conflict Studies, Humanitarian Law, Globalised Crime, International Security | Thesis: "Inclusion in Colombia's Peace Process", Supervisor Prof. Christine Bell, Grade A | Graduation with merit
University of Edinburgh
2014 - 2015
Auslandssemester
Programme of studies: Global Governance, Governance in the European Union, International Climate Policy
Umea Universitet, Sweden
2011 - 2015
B.A. Integrated Social Sciences
Specialization: Political Science and International Relations | Final Thesis: China, Australia and the South Pacific, grade 1 | Final grade: 1.3
Braunschweig University of Technology
Languages
German (native) | English (C2) | French (B2) | Swedish (A2) | Russian (A2)
Awards
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Germany Scholarship (‘Deutschlandstipendium’) for academic achievements, 2013-2014
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Edinburgh Award for Law Leaders, 2015/16
Publications
Research paper
Mayr, Kerstin (2017), Inclusion in the Colombian Peace process, Political Settlements Research Programme, Edinburgh University.
Opinion piece
Mayr, Kerstin (2016), Opening the Discourse: How to Strengthen Alliance Cohesion, Atlantic Community, atlanticcommunity.org
Research paper
Mayr, Kerstin (2014), Wie und wie stark sind Menschenrechte im Rahmen der COP19-Klimakonferenz repräsentiert? In: Köpke, Sören (ed.) (2014), Globale Klimapolitik aus nächster Nähe: Bei der UN-Klimakonferenz COP19 in Warschau, Forschungsberichte aus dem ISW, Technische Universität Braunschweig, pp. 21-27.
Professional experience
05.2022 - present
Public Sector Consultant
Focus on communication and change management for digitization projects and new work in public administration | | Project Management | Stakeholder Management
Cassini Consulting
03.2021 - present
Consultant
Leading project teams (raw materials and energy infrastructure) | Developing communication strategies and managing implementation | International project management with budget responsibility | Ad-hoc crisis management
navos Public Dialogue Consultants
01.2019 - 02.2021
Junior Consultant
Steering of small project teams (raw materials and energy infrastructure) | Development and implementation of communication concepts in close sparring with the client | Planning and implementation of client workshops
navos Public Dialogue Consultants
01.2018 - 12.2018
Trainee Public Relations & Public Affairs
Working on client projects in the raw materials and energy infrastructure sectors | Creation and editing of various text formats (press releases, etc.) | Stakeholder mapping and management | Media monitoring
navos Public Dialogue Consultants
03.2017 - 11.2017
Assistant teacher German and English
Planning and conducting lessons for Adults and pupils of different grades |Holding parent meetings | One-to-one support and preparation for (school) final exams
Various private educational institutions
05.2016 - 08.2016
Research Assistant
Contributing to the development of an online database of worldwide peace agreements | Independent qualitative evaluation of peace agreements | Writing a research report on the peace process in Colombia
Political Settlements Research Programme, Edinburgh
04.2015 - 07.2015
Research Intern (USA/ Transatlantic Relations)
Preparation and follow-up of political discussion rounds and workshops as well as support in their implementation | Preparation of dossiers | Independent planning and organisation of a background discussion with foreign guests
German Council on Foreign Relations, Berlin
05.2012 - 07.2014
Student assistant
Assistant at the interface between administration, academic staff, alumni and various contractual partners | Maintenance of various databases | Procurement
Institute for High Voltage Technology, TU Braunschweig
10.2013 – 03.2014
Statistics tutor
Preparation and implementation of a weekly tutorial of quantitative social research for 20 students in accompaniment to their statistics module | Lowering the failure rate in the statistics module
Institute for Social Sciences, TU Braunschweig
07.2013 - 09.2013
Political Organizer (Internship)
Involved in the planning and implementation of two local election campaigns in the Detroit area | Developing and organising creative fundraising campaigns | Coordinating and leading volunteer teams