About us: The structure

Prof. Dr. Ernst Althaus

My name is Ernst Althaus and I am Professor of Algorithmics at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. I am mainly involved in basic research in theoretical computer science, but I also carry out several projects with direct social relevance in which AI methods are also used. I am married to Maike Althaus, who is also a full member of EUPONS. We have three girls together. In my private life, I enjoy playing the piano and soccer.

Sandra Collomb

Sandra Collomb is Head of Strategy, Culture & Transformation Executive and designs strategic realignment and change processes in international organizations.
As a Master of Arts in Positive Psychology & Coaching, she combines business expertise with human development, guiding leaders and organizations towards greater clarity, resilience and sustainable effectiveness.
As the founder of Sanopaz, she uses her leadership experience and psychological expertise to promote purposeful, people-centered leadership that empowers people to thrive and helps organizations succeed.

Doris Cornils

Doris Cornils is the developer of the “Friedvoll-machtvoll!” and “Positive Psychology with Horses” programs. Developing positive psychology on a neuroscientific basis for the flourishing of people of all ages is a key motivator for her founding membership. She contributes to EUPONS as a scientist, business, life and equine coach, trainer, author, networker and innovator, as well as with her character strengths of love of learning, enthusiasm, the courage to break new ground, gratitude, empathy and her analytical and communication strengths.

Markus Goetz

Markus Götz is the founder of NeuroCatalyst and works on a neurodiversity-adapted working environment in German-speaking countries. With a background in technology transfer and innovation consulting for SMEs, he combines organizational development, positive psychology and findings from neurodiversity research.

Together with companies, experts and those affected, he cooperatively develops practical concepts on how neurodivergent people can make better use of their strengths in everyday working life.

Caprice Innauer

Caprice Innauer is a consultant and trainer with over 20 years of experience in marketing, communication and positioning. She supports organizations and people in developing clarity and effectively communicating their content to the outside world.

She works for the Academy for Positive Psychology, among others, and combines systemic approaches with insights from positive psychology and neuroscientifically informed perspectives in her work. As a founding member of EUPONS and Head of Communication & Public Engagement, she is involved at the interface of communication, learning and social development.

Prof. Dr. Dominika Wach

Dominika Wach is Professor of Psychology at the Leipzig Campus of Macromedia University of Applied Sciences. She completed her doctorate and habilitation in the psychology of entrepreneurship at the Technical University of Dresden. Her research focuses on mental health, recovery, resilience and performance in the work context, particularly among entrepreneurs. She also conducts research on work design, leadership, mental health and positive psychology.

Christine Wall-Pilgenröder

Christiner Wall-Pilgenröder has over 30 years of experience in managing large organizations. In her work, she has consistently focused on the strengths, motivation and well-being of employees, guided by the principles of positive psychology. Today she accompanies Success in harmony People taking time out.
It creates spaces for pausing and shows how mental health can be promoted and human potential unleashed – with significance for personal development, relationships and society.

Michael Munzel

As a developer of attachment-energetic therapy, positive emotions and the associated safety motivation are at the center of my work. As the founder of Wohlwurzeln, I pass on current knowledge and therapeutic experience about mental health.

Prof. Dr. Markus Ramming

Markus Ramming is a trainer, coach and neuroscientist. He has made it his mission to support companies and managers in creating a motivating and inspiring working environment in which people can flourish and develop their potential. He holds a doctorate in neurobiology and has gained leadership experience as a general manager in the pharmaceutical industry. Since becoming self-employed in 2009, he has been integrating neuroscientific findings into day-to-day management through training, coaching and keynotes. He is also an honorary professor in Basel.  

Bertram Strolz

Bertram Strolz is a psychotherapist, educator and founder of the Academy for Positive Psychology. He has been supporting people in various life and work contexts for over 30 years and supports development processes with a clear, relationship-oriented approach. In his work, he combines integrative therapeutic approaches with insights from positive psychology and creates spaces for self-efficacy, orientation and personal development.

He is a member of the EUPONS Advisory Board and, together with Mirta Boesch, is Head of Positive Education. Bertram Strolz is active at the interface of psychology, education and social development.