Dr Ella Roininen is the Head of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DE&I) at the University of St.Gallen. With over 20 years of global experience in education on gender, diversity and inclusion, Dr Roininen has held leadership roles in both academia and business. Her work focuses particularly on organisational cultures and the concepts of norms, voice and awareness, examining how these elements interconnect with strategies, policies, attitudes and practices to foster inclusion and a genuine sense of belonging.
Dr Anna-Katrin Heydenreich is primarily responsible for diversity monitoring, the protection of personal integrity, and inclusive language. She earned her doctorate in Economics, researching dilemmas in societal collaboration. With over 15 years of teaching experience in higher education, she also worked for a consultancy specialised in sustainability, and contributed to a postdoctoral research project on excellence and equal opportunities in academia, before taking up her position as a specialist on the DE&I team. Anna-Katrin is passionate about making diversity a lived and enriching experience. She is committed to creating conditions that enable everyone to fully develop their potential.
Celina Heiniger is a specialist for diversity, equality, and inclusion at the University of St. Gallen. For many years, she has been working in profit and nonprofit organizations to ensure that diversity is recognized and respected in everyday working life without being judged. After all, only an inclusive society can give everyone the same opportunities to develop their full potential and work together to shape a sustainable future.
Dr Miriam Baumgärtner is Team Lead for Inclusive Learning at the University of St. Gallen. She is an expert in diversity, equity and inclusion, and mental health. As a psychologist, a PhD in Economics, and an Integral Development Coach, she combines academic best practice with strategic insight and a deep interest in people. With more than twelve years of experience at the University of St. Gallen in research, teaching and corporate projects, she has supported companies as a project lead in designing evidence-based, people-centered HR strategies and transformation processes. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Senior Manager at a Big 4 company, where she led health management and sustainable performance. She was also responsible for cross-functional, global culture and change projects.