Birgit Wahrenburg-jähnke - Head of the Digitalization Unit / Digitalization Officer

Kassel, Germany

Experience

Jun 2021 - Present

4 years 8 months

Kassel, Germany

Head of the Digitalization Unit / Digitalization Officer

Regional Church Office of the Protestant Church of Kurhessen-Waldeck

Leading the Digitalization Unit at the Kassel Regional Church Office.
Developing a digital transformation strategy for the regional church in collaboration with the Digitalization Committee.
Strengthening and further developing the EKKW intranet portal using SharePoint Online.
Conducting assessments through numerous expert interviews.
Initiating and supporting innovation processes.
Supporting congregations in managing resources efficiently.
Helping ease the workload of pastors by digitally simplifying administrative tasks.
Promoting volunteer involvement by removing organizational barriers.

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years 1 month

Member

German Ethics Council

Jan 2019 - May 2021

2 years 5 months

Hanover, Germany

IT/Change Management Expert

Digitalization Unit of the Protestant Church in Germany (EKD)

Responsible for processes and standards in collaboration with member churches.
Leading the 'Digital Church Towers' project to improve the visibility of congregation offerings in search engines.
Supporting various innovation projects.

Jan 2014 - Present

12 years 1 month

Member of the Presidium

German Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech)

Member of the Presidium since 2014.
Member of the Academy since 2009.

Jul 2012 - Present

13 years 7 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Managing Director

Protestant Media House in Frankfurt

Managing the central office for journalism and media work of the Protestant Church in Hesse and Nassau (EKHN).
Co-organizing the Digital Days for full-time and volunteer staff of the regional churches in Hesse.
Advising on digital communication, teaching methods, and parish work.
Expertise in Instagram, video editing, YouTube worship services, and collaboration tools.
Promoting digital ethics and data protection.
Volunteering as a small group leader, fundraiser, and in worship service planning.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2020

11 years

Online publisher, freelance journalist, consultant, and interim manager

Own startup company

Working as an online publisher with own web platform.
Advising companies and organizations.
Serving as an interim manager.
Working as a freelance journalist.

Jan 2007 - Present

19 years 1 month

Karlsruhe, Germany

Professor of Technology Ethics and Philosophy of Technology

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

5 years

Editorial Director and Editor-in-Chief

dpa Infographics

Leading the editorial team as editor-in-chief.

Jan 2002 - Present

24 years 1 month

Berlin, Germany

Head

Office of Technology Assessment at the German Bundestag (TAB)

Leading the scientific advisory services for the German Bundestag on technological change.

Jan 1999 - Present

27 years 1 month

Karlsruhe, Germany

Head

Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Leading the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis.
Research on technology ethics, philosophy of technology, and the social consequences of digitalization.
Analysis of the effects of automation and industrial robotics on the labor market and precarious working conditions.
Development of ethical precautionary principles for the digital transformation.

Jan 1994 - Dec 2005

12 years

Business Editor

dpa-Infografik

Creation of computer-generated graphics for dpa.
Sending graphics via satellite links to various editorial offices.
Applying technical methods to scan printouts using light impulse rollers.

Kassel, Germany

Editor-in-Chief

Blick in die Kirche

Editorial management of the magazine for staff of the regional church.
Designing and planning content for issues focused on topics like digitalization.

Kassel, Germany

Editor

Blick in die Kirche

Editorial work and reporting.
Conducting interviews with experts from the church, academia, and society.
Documenting projects such as 'Spielraum Gottesdienst'.

Church President

Evangelische Kirche in Hessen und Nassau (EKHN)

Leading the EKHN regional church.
Chair of the supervisory board of the Evangelical Press Service.
Serving as Media Bishop of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD).
Author of the book 'Staying Human in the Digital Age'.
Theological reflection on preserving human dignity in the age of bits, bytes, and artificial intelligence.

Fulda, Germany

Public Relations and Coordination

Evangelischer Kooperationsraum Fulda

Presenting church offerings through social media channels like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
Managing internal communication via Microsoft Teams.
Optimizing dialogue group outreach in the digital space.

Marburg, Germany

Pastor

Protestant Cooperation Area Marburg-Mitte

Implementing digital tools like video conferences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leading confirmation meetings and committee meetings via digital platforms.
Producing and streaming video church services.

Bischofsheim, Germany

Pastor

Protestant Cooperation Area Central/West "Kurhessian Riviera"

Building a diverse digital presence for the individual congregations.
Creating video and phone church services.
Producing a church music podcast.
Using collaboration tools for church work.

Kassel, Germany

Administrative Assistant in the Southwest Cooperation Area

Protestant City Church District Kassel

Organizing interactive Zoom services and Teams meetings.
Managing digital file pools for authorized users.
Maintaining digital church registers.
Organizing the confirmation period using the KonApp.

Darmstadt, Germany

Rabbi

Jewish Community of Darmstadt

Serving as a rabbi in Darmstadt.
Engaging in Christian-Jewish dialogue.
Speaker at Jewish Bible Week.
Interpreting biblical texts like the story of Noah, considering modern social and ecological responsibilities.
Promoting the normality of Jewish life within German society.

Management Positions

Various Companies

Working in management positions at various companies after studying economics.

Languages

German

Native

Education

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Physics, Mathematics, and Philosophy

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Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration

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Management

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Certifications & licenses

Vocational Training Support Advent Calendar

Vocational Training Support

Green Rooster

Protestant Regional Church of Kurhessen-Waldeck

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Head of the Digitalization Unit / Digitalization Officer

Regional Church Office of the Protestant Church of Kurhessen-Waldeck

Member

German Ethics Council

IT/Change Management Expert

Digitalization Unit of the Protestant Church in Germany (EKD)

Member of the Presidium

German Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech)

Managing Director

Protestant Media House in Frankfurt

Online publisher, freelance journalist, consultant, and interim manager

Own startup company

Professor of Technology Ethics and Philosophy of Technology

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Editorial Director and Editor-in-Chief

dpa Infographics

Head

Office of Technology Assessment at the German Bundestag (TAB)

Head

Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Business Editor

dpa-Infografik

Editor-in-Chief

Blick in die Kirche

Editor

Blick in die Kirche

Church President

Evangelische Kirche in Hessen und Nassau (EKHN)

Public Relations and Coordination

Evangelischer Kooperationsraum Fulda

Pastor

Protestant Cooperation Area Marburg-Mitte

Pastor

Protestant Cooperation Area Central/West "Kurhessian Riviera"

Administrative Assistant in the Southwest Cooperation Area

Protestant City Church District Kassel

Rabbi

Jewish Community of Darmstadt

Management Positions

Various Companies

Languages

Education

Physics, Mathematics, and Philosophy

Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration

Management

Certifications & licenses

Vocational Training Support Advent Calendar

Vocational Training Support

Green Rooster

Protestant Regional Church of Kurhessen-Waldeck

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