Anja Hirschel

Anja Hirschel writes about herself:

• Professional activities
  After graduating from high school, I completed basic general training with the German Armed Forces.
  This was followed by studies in medical documentation and information technology at the University of Applied Sciences in Ulm (now University of Applied Science), where I graduated as a “Diplom Dokumentar (FH)”. In addition, I passed the exam to become a state-certified data protection officer.
  The topic of my diploma thesis was the validation of a globally implemented computer system in the field of pharmaceutical manufacturing in cooperation with Canada, India and Switzerland. (“Validation of a globally implemented computerized system”).
  After my studies I worked at the Institute for Applied Research (IAF) of the University of Applied Sciences Ulm and was responsible for the research management. This included the annual research report to the state ministry, applying for funding for various research projects and coordinating with external research partners, just to name a few.
  Then I moved to the private sector and since then I have been working in international IT support for a large CAD software company. Fluent English is a matter of course for me.
• Political
  My first and only party membership is with the PIRATEN because in my opinion they are the only party that not only honestly enables but actively promotes the participation of all members. That is for me genuine co-determination and political organization – realized basis democracy.
  Since the founding of the Pirate district association Ulm/Alb-Donau-Kreis, I have been actively involved in board work for several years.
  In addition, I was the state data protection officer of the Pirates for several years and, among other things, took care of the training of all members who handle personal data and ensured consistent compliance with the relevant laws.As a city councillor in Ulm, I represent the PIRATEN and am a member of the SPD parliamentary group. The fact that we were able to win a seat in the city council at the first attempt shows me that our topics and the way of doing politics are well received in Ulm and are also gladly accepted.
• Political priorities
  Data protection, informational self-determination and open data
  Housing policy
  Transparency of the administration,
  Environmental and animal protection (especially the topic of genetic engineering and bee protection!)

If the bee dies, man dies (loosely based on Albert Einstein).