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Get to Know Us

AlumNode is a collaboration between the Klaus Tschira Stiftung (KTS), the Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation (HLFF) and the Guidance, Skills & Opportunities for Researchers e.V. (GSO).




Operations Team & Community Management

Isa Fünfhauen (KTS) - First point of contact for KlarText Award winners and all other KTS programs, dabbled in stand-up comedy.

Martina Wagner-Opitz (HLFF) - First point of contact for HLF alumni, loving dog mum & eccentric tidying guru.

Kübra Kananathan (GSO) - First point of contact for LSA & KTB alumni & the handyman for friends and family. (Currently on parental leave) 

Sofia Gutium (GSO) - Community management; inspired by movement, music & nature.

Tobias Renner (GSO) - Project Manager for GSO by day, yoga practitioner enthusiast in the mornings. 




Advisory Board

The advisory board is responsible for the strategic mission of AlumNode and part of the project funding selection committee.

Anja Heinzelmann (KTS) - Head of Communication of the KTS

Ruth Wetzlar (HLFF) - Managing Director of the HLFF

Dr. Anne Schreiter (GSO) - Executive Director of the GSO