Senior Governmental Liaison & Program Director
AMERIKAZENTRUMHAMBURGAbout usAmerikazentrum Hamburg
People. Dialogue. Since 1997.
Our team
Committed to transatlantic exchange, with experience in culture, education, business, science and public life.
Team & board
The people behind Amerikazentrum
Program & coordination team
Public Relations & Project Planning Consultant
Leonie Petzoldt
The International Studies student supports communications, projects and outreach to a new generation interested in transatlantic relations.ContactBoard & leadership
Chair
Laura Langford
Laura Langford brings international finance, leadership and nonprofit experience to the strategic development of Amerikazentrum and has chaired the organization since 2017.Contact
Vice Chair
Suzana Zhuta
The entrepreneur and finance expert strengthens organizational development and connections to sustainable business and innovation.Contact
Treasurer
Andrew Sola
Professor, author and entrepreneur focused on university relations, programs and The Trans-Atlanticist podcast.Contact
Board Member
Günter Danner
An expert in European policy and international social protection systems with extensive consulting and academic experience.Contact
Board Member
Petra Jette Roitsch
She contributes experience in strategic communications, cultural and event management and long-term nonprofit engagement.Contact
Board Member
Petra Vorsteher
As founder of AI.HAMBURG and the Transatlantic AI eXchange, she connects the innovation ecosystems of both countries.Contact01
Contact
Talk to us
Our team answers questions about programs, membership, media and cooperation. Email info@amerikazentrum.org.
Exchange, in person
The people. The encounters. The connection.
At the 2023 BallinStadt exhibition opening, photography brought together family history, migration and the relationship between Hamburg and Chicago.
Amerikazentrum connects