Annika Heintz
About Annika Heintz
Annika Heintz serves as the Campaigns Director for Change.org in Germany, a position she has held since 2020. With a diverse background in campaign management and marketing, she has contributed to various organizations, including plista GmbH and datango AG.
Work at Change.org
Annika Heintz has held multiple roles at Change.org since joining the organization. She began as a Campaigner from 2017 to 2018, then served as Campaigns & Community Assistant from 2016 to 2017. She progressed to the position of Deputy Campaigns Director Germany from 2018 to 2020. Currently, she is the Campaigns Director Germany, a role she has held since May 2020. In this capacity, she manages a geographically diverse team of campaigners located in Berlin, München, and Düsseldorf.
Previous Work Experience
Before her tenure at Change.org, Annika Heintz worked in various roles across different organizations. She served as a Junior Account Manager at plista GmbH for 8 months in 2013. Additionally, she worked as a Marketing, HR, and Office Management Assistant at datango AG from 2009 to 2011. Other positions include Event Manager at BDLI Bundesverband der Deutschen Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie e.V. in 2016, Bar Manager at Auster Club from 2015 to 2016, and Teamlead at GoButler for 5 months in 2015. She also contributed to development work at Bong's Guesthouse in Cambodia.
Education and Expertise
Annika Heintz has a strong educational background in business and European studies. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration from Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts (M.A.) in European Studies from Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she studied International Business Administration at the International Business School at Hogeschool van Amsterdam for one year in 2011 to 2012.
Leadership and Team Management
In her current role as Campaigns Director Germany at Change.org, Annika Heintz leads a team of campaigners across multiple cities. Her leadership is characterized by managing a geographically diverse team, ensuring effective collaboration and campaign execution. She has been instrumental in guiding the German campaigns team, contributing to the organization's outreach and impact within the region.