Franziska brings extensive experience in higher education and the nonprofit sector, with a focus on program management, partnership development, and science education. She holds a B.Sc. in Geology and an M.Sc. in Evolutionary Biology, Biodiversity, and Ecology from Freie Universität Berlin. Franziska is deeply passionate about advancing innovation, sustainability, and equity; whether through nonprofit collaboration, community engagement, or supporting the rapidly growing cleantech ecosystem shaping a more sustainable future.

When she isn’t working, you’ll find her tucked away in a bookstore searching for her next great read, or exploring the trails just outside Vancouver.