From Intent to Impact!
Dr. Chripa Schneller is an expert in diversity, anti-discrimination and empowerment.
Her work as a consultant, speaker, and trainer is centered around spotting the pitfalls of any measures in these fields: what can go wrong and how to avoid it?
New: AI and Anti-discrimination
As the founder of the Institute for Diversity Competence (IDC), Dr. Chripa Schneller is dedicated to a technological future that embraces diversity and centers social justice.
What do you need?
Diversity, anti-discrimination and empowerment
Consultant
Dr. Schneller provides comprehensive consulting for organizations looking to design their initiatives, events, or programmes in a discrimination-sensitive and inclusive manner. She helps identify potential challenges, implement necessary adjustments, and plan the next steps. Her expertise spans from evaluating existing programmes in writing to creating handbooks, guidelines, and audience-tailored articles.
With a strong focus on practical implementation, she works with start-ups, SMEs, universities, NGOs, community organizations, and political stakeholders to help them achieve their goals effectively and sustainably.
Speaker
Through her thought-provoking keynotes, panels, and impulse lectures, Dr. Schneller inspires reflection and motivates meaningful action. By blending insightful analysis with real-world examples, she empowers her audiences to think critically and take concrete steps toward positive transformation.
Each speaking engagement is carefully crafted to resonate with the unique needs and dynamics of the audience, ensuring that her message connects in a relevant and impactful way. Whether addressing large conferences or more intimate gatherings, her presentations are designed to engage, inspire, and activate participants, leaving a lasting impression and a clear path toward actionable change.
Trainer
Whether for executives, teams, or entire organizational units – Dr. Schneller offers practical workshops and training sessions that help participants expand their diversity competence. Covering topics such as “diversity-competent leadership,” “intersectional gender bias,” “safer spaces,” and “anti-racism,” these sessions impart concrete skills to recognize and overcome discrimination and to create more inclusive work environments.
All training programs are tailored and specifically address the needs of the participants to promote lasting change in areas such as leadership, teamwork, and dealing with diversity.
About
Dr. Chripa Schneller’s professional career is marked by many years of experience in international organizations, the higher education sector, and civil society work. Her previous positions include roles at UNESCO, the Asia-Europe Foundation, the Academic Cooperation Association in Brussels (the umbrella organization of, among others, the DAAD), as well as serving as the director of DeutschPlus e.V., a nationwide anti-discrimination organization in Germany.
She studied cultural studies, linguistics, and economics at the universities of Passau, Bologna, Lisbon, and São Paulo, and earned a doctorate in education.
Her professional expertise is shaped not only by practical experience and academic training but also by her long-standing community commitment. International perspectives and a wide-ranging network in academia, civil society, and start-up initiatives form the foundation of her work, which lies at the intersection of theory and practice and places a clear focus on issues of education and justice. Her personal and professional commitment to social justice have always been closely intertwined.
References
Prof. Dr. Mechthild Nagel
(State University of New York, Cortland)
„As Executive Director of the Institute for Diversity Competence, Dr. Schneller offers businesses and academic institutions groundbreaking training in equity, inclusion, belonging, and diversity studies. She weaves theoretical insight with practical case studies to engage audiences at all levels—from beginners to advanced practitioners. Her reframing model is truly pioneering and reflects a deep commitment to transformative, inclusive leadership.“
Massinda Zinga
(MDF- The label)
„Participating in Chripa Schneller’s workshop was a transformative experience. Her insightful guidance and engaging approach provided me with valuable tools and perspectives that I continue to apply in my personal and professional life.Chripa’s ability to create a supportive and inspiring environment made the workshop not only informative but also deeply empowering. I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn from her and highly recommend her workshops to anyone seeking meaningful growth.“
Dr. Jamil Salmi
(Global View on Tertiary Education)
„Dr. Schneller has developed an innovative analytical framework that translates into pioneering national and institutional policy applications. She proposes ground-breaking strategies that not only challenge traditional paradigms but also offer sustainable solutions for meaningful systemic change. Her visionary and impactful approach to the promotion of equity in higher education is truly impressive.“
Contact
schneller@diversity-competence.de
