MEET THE TEAM
Together towards a goal
The team behind Richtungswechsel consists of experts from various fields. However, the common goal remains in focus:
(Re)integration through evidence-based social innovation.
Tamara Höfer
(she/her)
Founder & CEO
Tamara is a former prison officer and worked for UNODC and the English prison system in correctional research.
As an expert in corrections and its reform, Tamara uses an evidence-based approach to support (re)integration efforts.
Tamara is also a BOLD Mind of the BOLD Community – a community initiative of innovators and visionaries by the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKO).
Viktoria Reigl
(she/her)
Co-CEO & CFO
Viktoria is a Clinical Psychologist in training and currently works as a psychosocial professional, providing care for individuals with mental health conditions. Additionally, she will begin her training as a Forensic Psychologist in early 2025.
With her expertise, she aims to contribute to Richtungswechsel, helping to promote the reintegration of individuals in the penal system.
Gabi Gőbl
(she/her)
Program Advisor
Gabi Gőbl worked as an international project manager for numerous NGOs in Hungary before joining the Central European University (CEU), where she engaged in research and research management on various topics.
In addition to her work at the CEU, she continues to pursue her interest in the civil sector. Drawing on her extensive experience and involvement in this field, she has served as an evaluator for the SocialMarie Prize for social innovation since 2017.
Gabi joined Richtungswechsel in 2024 as a program consultant, promoting collaboration, including with the CEU. She firmly believes in cooperation, solidarity, and BOLD innovation.
Eva Corn
(she/her)
Coordinator for Public Outreach & Social Innovation
Eva has just completed her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is now starting her Master’s in Socioeconomics. Her decision to pursue this field of study stems from a deep desire to actively contribute to shaping a more socially just society.
Through her work with Richtungswechsel, she aims to make a concrete impact by supporting the (re-)socialization of incarcerated individuals and helping to unlock their potential. She is particularly passionate about changing society’s perspective on the penal system and promoting social responsibility.
She is guided by the motto: “Be the change you wish to see in the world,” which motivates her daily to actively participate in positive change.
Thomas Wetzel
(he/him)
Head of Training
“The competitive advantage lies in the people themselves.”
As the head of the Training and Coaching division, Thomas supports organizations in targeted development of their employees. To date, he has accompanied more than 7,500 people from hundreds of companies on their development journey, thereby developing a special sense for each individual character.
Gabi Machado
(she/her)
Public Outreach
Klara Blomberg
(she/her)
Volunteer
Klara has volunteered at Richtungsweschel since May 2024. She is an Erasmus mundus student in Public Policy at Central European University, specialising in Global Public Policy and has an interest in Human Rights.
Prior to studying at Central European University, Klara completed her Batchelor degree in political science at Uppsala University in Sweden.
Momina Khurshid
(she/her)
Development and Training Advisor (Volunteer Position)
Momina is a lawyer from Pakistan who is currently enrolled in the Erasmus Mundus Master’s in History in the Public Sphere. Her primary areas of interest focus on policy approaches for addressing gender-based violence and creating sensitivity training programs for professionals. For her thesis, she is developing an interactive workshop aimed at enhancing sensitivity towards domestic violence in Punjab, Pakistan.
Become Part of Our Team
Are you ready to make a real difference? At Richtungswechsel, we are passionately committed to the (re)socialization of incarcerated individuals and the promotion of a culture of opportunities and support. If you want to work in a dynamic team and are enthusiastic about social justice and work in the prison system, then you are in the right place. Learn more about our open positions and become part of a movement that sustainably changes people’s lives. Together, we can break the cycle of recidivism and create a better future. Become part of Richtungswechsel – we look forward to having you!
OUR PARTNERS
Richtungswechsel emerged from passion paired with an idea.
However, this wouldn’t have been possible without our partner organisations. Richtungswechsel takes pride in this global network.
“We cannot achieve justice and equality without collective action. It requires all of us, working together, to create a more just and equitable society.”
– Bryan Stevenson
