Eva Kanis, PhD

• Strategic Development: Designing and executing tailored

strategies that address the specific needs of diverse stakeholders.

• Recruitment and Inclusive Hiring: Counseling on inclusive

job advertisements and recruitment processes to attract diverse talents.

• Networking and Collaboration: Maintaining close exchange

with national and international EDI professionals. Collaborating

effectively with internal and external partners (e.g., universities, research institutions, CRCs, politics, and stakeholders).

• Monitoring and Evaluating: Developing indicators to assess

the effectiveness of diversity and inclusion initiatives. Using data-driven approaches to ensure continuous improvement and

accountability.

• Communication: Raising awareness about EDI topics, shifting

organizational culture, and creating long-term engagement

through targeted communication strategies. Developing

accessible content such as newsletters, websites, and internal

documentation.

• Budget and Resource Management: Managing six-figure

budgets and aligning resources with organizational goals to

implement high-impact initiatives.

• Event Management and Trainings: Designing and facilitating

workshops, trainings, and target group events. Adapting external resources to internal contexts and developing in-house formats.

• Awareness and Culture Change: Initiating awareness

concepts and leading dedicated teams (e.g., at the DPG Spring Meeting) to support inclusive conference and event settings.

• Mental Health and Well-Being: Establishing support

structures (e.g., Mental Health First Aiders) and providing

guidance for psychological well-being.

• Project Coordination: Oversaw project timelines and

deliverables, ensuring alignment with strategic diversity goals.

• Web Content: Development of a central web portal concept

that collects target group-specific content from various

organizational units on relevant D&I topics. Development of best

practices for the accessibility of web content.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Main contact for internal

stakeholders to promote understanding and support for diversity initiatives.

• Communication: International exchange with other D&I

managers.

In this role, I was co-responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy to promote diversity and inclusion.

• Development and Implementation of target group-specific

internal and external communication measures.

• Preparation of current information for the Executive Board,

the scientific management and external partners from research funding, politics and universities.

• Preparation and Follow-up of relevant German- and English-

language committee resolutions.

• Interface Coordination