Born in Innsbruck in 1970. Studied history at the University of Innsbruck. Doctorate in 2003 (Dr phil.). Research assistant at the International Research Centre ‘Democratic Movements in Central Europe’ (1998-2003) at the University of Innsbruck. Lecturer of German language, Austrian literature and regional studies at the Catedra de germana of the Lucian-Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania (2003-2004). Managing Director of the working group ‘Science & Responsibility at the LFU Innsbruck and MUI’ (2005-2006), Head of the Coordination Office for Continuing Education at the University of Innsbruck (2006-2009). Head of Lifelong Learning and Bologna Coordinator at the Medical University of Innsbruck (2009-2013). Head of Curriculum Development and Study Affairs at the Private University in the Principality of Liechtenstein (UFL) (2013-2015). Appointed Vice Rector in November 2015, she took over the management of the Private University in the Principality of Liechtenstein (UFL) on an interim basis, followed by her appointment as Rector in 2018 and reappointment for a further 5 years in 2023.