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ABOUT US

Inspiring new ways for philanthropy to change the way we impact the world

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History & Impulse

Founded by the Robert Bosch Stiftung
Founded by the Robert Bosch Stiftung

⠀With the founding of the iac Berlin as an open platform, the Robert Bosch Stiftung aims to support the creation of a global network of change-makers from different sectors.

Ambition & Vision

A Partner in Philanthropy
A Partner in Philanthropy

⠀The iac Berlin strives to create a shift in philanthropy by changing the focus from individual actions to stronger relationships between actors.

Cooperations

Working Together in a Global Network
Working Together in a Global Network

⠀BMW⠀Foundation Herbert Quandt and International Alumni Center align to support networks for social impact.
iac Berlin Annual Report 2019

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iac Berlin Annual Report 2019

This annual report lays out the development, objectives, approaches and project structure of the International Alumni Center (iac Berlin).
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Meet the team

Read through our staff profiles to discover more about the people behind the organization.

Darius Polok

Managing Director

Darius Polok

Darius has been the managing director of the International Alumni Center (iac Berlin) since January 2017.

Zhivka Razvigorova

Head of Accounting

Zhivka Razvigorova

Zhivka is responsible for accounting and financial coordination.
Christine Sander

Office Manager

Christine Sander

Christine is office manager at the iac Berlin.
Maren Schultze

Operations & Office Manager

Maren Schultze

Maren became a part of the iac Berlin in January 2021 as operations and office manager.

Tobias Gerber

Head of Communication

Tobias Gerber

Tobias organizes communication and outreach efforts of the iac Berlin.
Felix Fröhlich

Communications & Community Management Assistant

Felix Fröhlich

Felix is a working student in the department of Communications & Community Management.

Emma Gollhardt

Communications & Community Management Assistant

Emma Gollhardt

Emma is a working student in the department of Communications & Community Management.

Eva Behringer

Junior Project Manager

Eva Behringer

Eva supports the team of coordinators as Junior Project Manager.
Nora Bittmann

Project & Event Management Assistant

Nora Bittmann

Nora is a working student and supports the team in the areas of project and event management.
Friederike Elbers

Project & Event Management Assistant

Friederike Elbers

Friederike is a working student and supports the team in the areas of project and event management.

Hanna Reichhardt

Project & Event Management Assistant

Hanna Reichhardt

Hanna is a working student and supports the team in the areas of project and event management.
Hinnerk Hansen

Strategic Advisor

Hinnerk Hansen

As independent advisor, Hinnerk supports the strategic development of the iac Berlin, as well as that of the "Connecting Networks" community.
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Coordinating Team Bosch Alumni Network

Lucie Menz

Coordinator Bosch Alumni Network

Lucie Menz

Lucie coordinates the Culture, the Sustainable Living Spaces and the Governance Clusters within the Bosch Alumni Network.

Sarah Hammerl

Coordinator Bosch Alumni Network

Sarah Hammerl

Sarah supports the implementation of various projects within the Bosch Alumni Network.
Vinzenz Himmighofen

Coordinator Bosch Alumni Network

Vinzenz Himmighofen

Vinzenz coordinates the Europe and Civil Society Clusters.

Lisa Richter

Coordinator Bosch Alumni Network

Lisa Richter

Lisa coordinates the Media Cluster within the Bosch Alumni Network.
Carlo Backes

Junior Project Manager

Carlo Backes

Carlo supports the coordinating team as Junior Project Manager and assists with the implementation of projects within the Bosch Alumni Network.
Philine Seydel

Project Assistant

Philine Seydel

Philine joined the iac in February 2021 and supports the team as project assistantwith the coordination and implementation of projects.
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Global Diplomacy Lab

Senta Höfer

Director Global Diplomacy Lab

Senta Höfer

Senta directs the Global Diplomacy Lab Secretariat at the Federal Foreign Office since 2014.
Sue Lyn Chong

Senior Project Manager

Sue Lyn Chong

Sue Lyn coordinates and plans sustainable and innovative networking events across the world.
Gaga Gogoladze

Student Assistant

Gaga Gogoladze

Gaga is a student assistant at the Global Diplomacy Lab and an MA student of North American Studies at the Freie Universität Berlin.
OUR PARTNERS

The iac Berlin was founded by the Robert Bosch Stiftung and works in cooperation with a number of other foundations and partners.

Are You In

Are You In

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The International Alumni Center (iac Berlin) is a Think & Do Tank for alumni communities with social impact. It advises foundations and other non-profit organizations in its alumni work, helps with practical solutions in the design of impact-oriented networks and initiates new forms of cooperation.

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