Publix is a home for all those who work in journalism, shape the public sphere and strengthen democracy. This requires a strong team!

Maria is a journalist and the director of Publix. She guides our mission, in addition to building the team and designing the Publix program. Previously, Maria served as editor-in-chief of ZEITmagazin and deputy editor-in-chief of ZEIT ONLINE. She is the recipient of numerous awards for her work, including the Jean Monnet Prize for European Integration and the Grimme Online Award, in addition to being recognized as Magazine Editor-in-Chief of the Year.

As Co-Managing Director, Benjamin is responsible for the strategic and operational development of Publix. He draws on his experience in building and developing organisations to foster good collaboration and thereby secure Publix's long-term success. Before Publix, Benjamin was COO at Unicorn Workspaces, where he was responsible for growth, sales, and operations and led a team of more than 50 employees.

Justina is the commercial director of Publix. During the founding phase she steered the operational setup; today she is responsible for finance and legal affairs and secures the house's economic sustainability. Previously she helped build coworking spaces in Germany and abroad, worked as an investment manager, and is co-founder of the photography centre Chaussee 36.

Johanna supports the director's office with organising and coordinating day-to-day operations. She prepares meetings, keeps track of key processes, and also supports the strategic communications work. Most recently she was Digital Content Manager for the Pierre Boulez Saal at the Barenboim-Said Akademie.

Jasper is responsible for the strategic development of the Residents, Coworking, and Guesthouse areas and is the central point of contact for all three. He continuously expands Publix's network, working closely with the Operations, Communications, and Finance teams. He particularly cares about making the mission of Publix tangible, both within the network and for visitors and neighbours.

Torge supports coworkers, resident organizations, and guests at the Publix Guesthouse throughout every phase of their stay at Publix – from tours, onboarding and offboarding, to booking management and CRM maintenance. He helps drive the further development of these areas and spearheads projects in day-to-day operations. Torge holds a Master's degree in nonprofit management and public governance.

Katharina is responsible for the program work and booking management at Publix. She brings many years of experience in event management and has worked, among other things, on international cultural marketing projects and as a curator at a renowned trade fair. During the founding phase of Publix, she shaped the spatial design with a clear vision for encounter, connection, and identity.

Paul is responsible for event technology at Publix and also keeps an eye on behind-the-scenes operations. He gained international touring experience as a FOH sound engineer from Aberdeen, Scotland to London, where he worked as a musician and as a studio and live sound engineer on numerous productions. 

Christiane plans events at Publix and ensures they run smoothly. She also coordinates the bookings for our event spaces. She brings many years of experience in the conception and organisation of cultural projects, including urban art productions, festivals in public space, and educational workshops in the field of building culture.

Daniela ensures that events at Publix run smoothly in terms of organisation and production. She also coordinates the bookings for our event spaces. Daniela has many years of experience in cultural and project management. Before Publix, she worked in the cultural office of the Centre Français in Berlin.

Whether a panel discussion, reading, or conference, Carolin makes sure that events at Publix run smoothly and that visitors can look forward to an exciting program. She brings many years of experience in organising cultural events. Most recently, she was responsible for Berlin Art Week.

Linnéa coordinates the booking of our event spaces and organises the event productions in the house. Previously she worked for many years in the live music industry, in international artist booking and in the nationwide support of music clubs. She now brings her talent for organisation to our diverse live formats.

Frederic co-manages the operation and expansion of the Publix Studios. With broad expertise in digital media, he realises a wide range of video, audio, and live productions and is available as a point of contact with his technical expertise.

Frank co-manages the Publix Studios and accompanies productions from conception through implementation to post-production. He also coordinates the collaboration with our IT partners as Digital Operations Manager and manages the digital infrastructure of Publix.

Susanne leads communications at Publix and ensures that the projects, topics, and people who shape our house become visible and effective. Previously she was responsible for brand strategy at Ableton for several years and worked in science communication.

Sibel makes Publix's work visible across our communication channels, bringing the house's impact to the public in a way that is clear and relevant. She has an academic background in urban planning and societal transitions, as well as experience in political communication, public participation, and a parliamentary office.

Lea is responsible for the fellowship programs and heads the areas of fundraising and network-building with foundations, editorial teams, and ministries. Previously she led a team for editorial live formats at ZEIT ONLINE and was adviser to the editor-in-chief.

Eva leads the Tech Journalism Fellowship and the Publix Fellowship for Media Entrepreneurs. She wants to strengthen independent journalism and create structures in which journalists can develop new ideas and perspectives. Eva has conducted research on human-machine interaction and has run projects on AI and sustainability. Before that, she earned a doctorate in philosophy.

Lilja keeps an overview of the technical and organisational infrastructure of the house. She coordinates service providers and the operations team, manages budgets as well as projects in the areas of security, IT, occupational safety, and data protection, and ensures that all systems and processes mesh reliably in daily operations.

Julian coordinates the operational processes around our residents, optimises processes, and is responsible for budgets for residents and equipment. He looks after the Publix app, fosters networking within the house, and is committed to diversity, fairness, and an inclusive community.

Jana's professional path combines theory with practice: as a qualified mechanical engineer and trained carpenter, she has a diverse expertise with which she ensures that the building and outdoor areas are perfectly maintained and cared for. With her friendly manner, she makes sure that people feel comfortable in our house.

Nina supports the operational processes of daily operations at Publix, to enable a pleasant everyday experience for everyone who comes and goes at Publix. Alongside her work at Publix, she is completing a master's in gender studies in Berlin.

Carla supports the operational processes at Publix, to enable a smooth and pleasant everyday experience for everyone who comes and goes at Publix. She is studying for a master's in Applied Cultural Studies and Cultural Semiotics.

Emanuela coordinates the reception and is therefore the first person to greet visitors and residents each day. She is the point of contact for all questions about Publix, and in four languages! Emanuela studied foreign languages and is a qualified event manager.

Deniz is the first point of contact at Publix for all commercial matters, takes care of optimizing workflows, looks at budgets and creates forecasts. She has worked for the last five years in a digital marketing agency as an authorised representative and assistant to the management in the area of Finance & Legal. Now she brings her financial expertise to Publix.

As Finance Manager, Kübra coordinates billing matters between clients, partners, and the Publix team. She also helps to optimise our ongoing financial accounting and procurement processes, in order to set up our house for sustainable success. Kübra studied business mathematics.