Organizing Committee

Anita is a first-year master’s student in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Kuehne Logistics University in Hamburg and recent International Business graduate from Northeastern University in Boston. From a young age, she has been interested in German-American relations and the transatlantic dynamic and has spent the past few years hopping between different parts of the U.S. and Germany. After initially becoming involved in the conference in 2022 and serving as a co-chair in 2023, she returns to the GAC Organizing Team for a third consecutive year with a specific commitment to bolster American presence at the conference.

Emily Hackett is a first-year master’s student in Regional Studies: Russia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia. Emily has spent a large portion of her life and research between the United States and the Czech Republic. Her connection to Germany stems from her time as a Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Participant in Osnabrück between 2017-2018. As part of her regional specialization Emily has also traveled to Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan. This is Emily’s first year with the GAC, and she is excited to help ensure a smooth and creative logistical approach to the conference.

Frederik is a student in the Master in Public Policy Program at the Harvard Kennedy School, and focuses on banking and capital markets regulation. He is a research assistant on financial services at the Harvard Business School. Prior to coming to Harvard, Frederik worked as a strategy consultant at McKinsey & Company and completed his undergraduate degree at the London School of Economics.

Jonas is a strategy consultant at PwC Strategy& in Vienna, leveraging his expertise in business strategy and innovation. He studied mechanical engineering in Karlsruhe, Shanghai, and Paris. His passion for multilateralism and global collaboration was ignited through extensive involvement in Model United Nations conferences, where he played a key role in organizing events with mymun, the world's largest Model UN platform with the vision of every student participating in at least one MUN.

Inspired by attending the last German American Conference, Jonas values the convergence of exceptional individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Kai is a PhD student in the Organizational Behavior Unit at the Harvard Business School. His research focuses on the challenges people experience in maintaining their passion over time, and “flextraversion,” which he defines as the ability to adapt one’s levels of extraversion towards what is optimal in a given situation. Kai is a dedicated fan of the GAC, serving as Head of Communications in 2022 and as Co-Chair in 2023. In his current role as Co-Head of American Outreach, a newly established position this year, he is eager to place increased emphasis on the "A" in GAC.

Karlotta is an active duty officer in the German Armed Forces. She holds a degree in psychology with a focus on Leadership, Human Resources, and Social Psychology and currently pursues a Master in Civil-Military Interaction. With her passion for security policy and interest in institutional communication strategies she works on applying her knowledge of psychology to these fields. She is a 2024 Ecological Security Fellow at the Council on Strategic Risks.
Outside of work, she is an active member of Women in International Security Germany and Generation Restoration e.V., which aims at transforming refugee camps into regenerative communities.

Max is pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, focusing on translating innovations into public policy solutions. Trained as a physician, he conducts research at the intersection of biotechnology and economics and serves as a course coach for a machine learning and big data analytics class. Prior to his Master’s program, Max worked on digital transformation strategies for public health services at the Bavarian State Ministry of Health. With a diverse background in medical imaging research, he also serves as an editorial board member and award-winning reviewer for several medical journals.

Niklas is a master's student in biotechnology and bioinformatics at Heidelberg University. He is conducting research at Harvard's Department of Biomedical Informatics, focusing on translating genomic information into advanced patient care. Outside of research, Niklas enjoys playing the alto-saxophone and attending ballroom dancing events. Having been part of the GAC2023's fundraising team, Niklas is committed to making this year's GACs an unforgettable experience again.

Paul is working as a research associate at Charité – Universitätsmedizin in Berlin and gained previous research experience in data science and gene therapy. Since 2022, he has been part of the organizing committee of the GAC and will focus on logistics for this year’s conference. In his free time, he enjoys running and skiing.

Robert is a final-year MD student, having received his medical training at the Charité Berlin, the University of Zurich, and the University of Zimbabwe in Harare. His current research at the Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard focuses on the genetics and the neurobiology of autism. As a passionate musician, Robert also studied conducting, trumpet, and piano at the music academies in Berlin ("Hanns Eisler") and Hannover. He is currently supported by the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. When not pondering in the lab or making some kind of music, Robert can be found in a theater, biking or hiking through the splendid landscapes of New England.

Sophie is a 5th-year medical student at Heidelberg University, currently pursuing her MD thesis at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Her research focuses on the link between neurodegeneration and viral infection in Alzheimer's Disease. In addition to her academic pursuits, Sophie leads a non-partisan political organization in Germany, where she is dedicated to encouraging young adults to step out of their political comfort zones and engage in vivid discussions with those who hold different viewpoints. In her freetime she is passionate about field hockey, enjoys playing the piano and loves reading!

Susanne Mitschke is an award-winning healthcare entrepreneur, recognized as Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in 2018 and 2020, and Capital Magazine 40 Under 40 awardee in 2021. She is the founder and CEO of Citruslabs, the leading Contract Research Organization for health & wellness brands. Prior to Citruslabs, Susanne created MindMate, the #1 health app for baby boomers, titled the “ultimate Alzheimer’s app” by the BBC. Susanne holds an M.S. in International Management from Glasgow University and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health at Harvard University. Outside work, Susanne finds joy in the equestrian world and runs marathons.