University degrees
- Eberhard-Karls-Universität, Tübingen (https://uni-tuebingen.de/): Pedagogue (Diploma) (10/1992 – 02/1997)
- Protestant University for Applied Sciences, Freiburg (https://www.eh-freiburg.de/): Social Work (Diploma) (10/1977 – 02/1982)
Specialised courses and trainings (selection)
- Protestant Academy for Leadership, Berlin (https://www.fa-kd.de/): Systemic Organisational Development: Consultant (2003 – 2004)
- Training Centre for Women, Gelnhausen: Training for Women in Leadership (1997)
- Instituto Interamericano de Derechos Humanos, San José, Costa Rica (https://www.iidh.ed.cr/): Training in Human Rights (1993)
- Protestant Academy for Leadership, Berlin (https://www.fa-kd.de/) : Training for Consultancy in economic affairs (1985 – 1986