Michaela’s leadership journey has taken her to the position she has today-leading Communications nationally for over 2000 members. Read more about the leadership experience he gained in AIESEC below.

If Michaela would use one word to describe her current experience in AIESEC it would be proud. Rightfully so, as she is one of seven people currently overseeing a national organization of over 2000 members from across Germany at just 26 years old.

Michaela holds the position of Vice President Communications, and one of her main responsibilities is to create a strategic communication plan for AIESEC in her country. A large task, but she is also managing a team to help her meet this goal, comprised of students studying in this field and with previous experience in the area.

In her role she has the opportunity to learn how to design and implement marketing materials and campaigns across the country, design and maintain a national website and coordinate media requests, all to enable more people to know about AIESEC’s activities in Germany.

Although Michaela did not study Communications, it has always been an interest of hers, and the practical things she is learning in her role she sees as great value for her future career. She sees the value in having a broad background and experience in various fields, which for her have spanned sales, HR and now communications.

This experience so far has given Michaela more self-confidence and a more focused picture of what her future goals are. She has a clearer picture of herself and how others perceive her, which enabled her to be more flexible to changes, different environments and people.

Working in the international environment that AIESEC provides has made managing diversity a daily topic for Michaela, and a skill she finds quite valuable for her future in any career she decides to pursue.