Amelie Eckersley
About Amelie Eckersley
Amelie Eckersley is the Managing Editor at Clue by Biowink and serves as the Gender Equality Officer at ESMT Berlin. She has a background in gender studies and extensive experience in editorial roles, with research interests in climate change, reproduction, and gender equality.
Title and Current Roles
Amelie Eckersley currently serves as the Managing Editor at Clue by Biowink and as the Gender Equality Officer at ESMT Berlin. These roles involve developing and overseeing content at Clue, a health app focused on menstrual health, and implementing gender equality initiatives at ESMT Berlin.
Education and Expertise
Amelie Eckersley holds a Master's degree in Gender Studies from Utrecht University, including an Erasmus semester at Central European University. She also has a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Drama from The University of Manchester. Her research interests comprise climate change, reproduction, period activism, gender stereotyping, and globalisation.
Professional Experience
Amelie's career spans various editorial and managerial roles. She has been a Managing Editor at Clue by Biowink and served as an Editor at the same company. Her other roles include Copy Editor at TRIAD Berlin, Senior Editor at StoYo Media, and Junior Presales Specialist at Market Logic Software. Additionally, she has worked as an Editor and Writer in a freelance capacity.
Gender Equality Initiatives at ESMT Berlin
At ESMT Berlin, Amelie Eckersley focuses on improving recruitment, retention, and career progression for women and gender-diverse individuals. She addresses issues such as sexual harassment, parental leave policies, and gender bias in hiring processes. She is also a part of the Equal4Europe consortium, funded by the EU Horizon 2020 project, aimed at implementing a gender equality plan.
Contributions to Clue's Content
In her role at Clue, Amelie Eckersley has written extensively on topics like endometriosis diagnosis, trying to conceive, and the LGBTQIA+ community's use of the Clue app. She has also contributed to discussions on gender equality, menstrual health, and the importance of data privacy in health apps.