Born and raised in Hamm, I was never the favourite of those in charge. I was the one who questioned everything, especially when rules existed only to protect power. I first studied Philosophy and German Studies in Düsseldorf, then continued with interdisciplinary Cultural and Political Studies in Bielefeld. Alongside my studies, I worked in international youth projects with the aim of creating connections across differences and opening spaces for exchange and transformation. My principle is simple: Being bold and progressive.