Amelie Schönhaar works as a research associate at the Institute of Social Sciences in Agriculture, specifically in the Department of Sustainable Use of Natural Resources, at the University of Hohenheim. She holds a B.Sc. in Geography and an M.A. in Adult Education/Further Education. Currently, she is enrolled in the Master's program "Spatial and Clinical Social Work" at FH Campus Wien (Vienna) and is in the process of writing her Master's thesis on "Spaces for Student Empowerment" in collaboration with netzwerk n e.V.. At the University of Hohenheim, Amelie is involved in the T.R.E.E. project, which focuses on creating spaces that facilitate socio-ecological transformation processes, enhancing teaching, research, and practice within the university. Amelie has dedicated several years to promoting participatory and inclusive universities, with a particular emphasis on empowering students and amplifying their voices.