Thomas Narowetz
Head of Department & Fan of Digital Tools
Our passionate expert for digital applications and innovations. In his analogue life, he convinces with charm, heart and agile team leadership. His secret superpower is generating project names.
Nikolaus Schrümpf
Deputy Head of Department & Synonym Acrobat
Niki is our man for networking and successfully collecting business cards. He is irrevocably committed to data protection, quality and the environment. When it comes to fast typing, he easily rivals ChatGPT. Although Niki doesn’t like to appear online, this is the living proof: he really does exist.
Rainer Schabereiter
Project Manager
Rainer – the project management pro with more hobbies and interests than anyone can keep track of! He’s been navigating the world of European funding projects since 1998. With a background as a teacher and university professor, he brings not just expertise and experience to the table, but also a fresh perspective. But Rainer isn’t just an education strategist—he’s also a passionate musician who could have easily written the soundtrack for Banana Joe. Always ready with a clever remark, he keeps the team not only informed but also entertained!
Verena Maier
Project Manager & Logo Producer
The creative head of the Room466 team, who not only brings exciting projects to life, but also takes care of our online presence and marketing materials. Verena is always on the lookout for new trends.
Reicela Baltina
Project Manager
Reicela, an enthusiastic reader with varied interests, enjoys exploring castles and hiking in her spare time. With an academic background in sociology and media studies, she brings valuable perspectives to conversations. She values high quality investigative journalism and is passionate about learning new languages. As a project manager, she contributes significantly to the success of projects in the areas of green skills and talent management.
Mirella Fiammengo
Project Manager & Marketing
Mirella, the youngest member of our team, is a true gourmet and passionate foodie. As a career changer with roots in the gastronomy sector, she has found her new professional home with us.
Passionate about sociology, philosophy and biology, she likes to combine different perspectives to develop new ideas.
In her free time, she devotes herself to philosophical questions about life, tinkers with chess strategies and lets her imagination run wild with artistic projects.
Verena Schmallegger
Project Manager & Marketing
Verena doesn’t just bring color to the game with her acrylic paintings—she also fills Room466 with fresh ideas and creative energy. Growing up on a farm, she has a deep connection to nature. Whether she’s hiking in the mountains or enjoying her daily evening walks, this is where she finds peace, recharges, and gathers inspiration for her projects. With a degree in Educational Science, she skillfully combines different perspectives and ensures that structure and creativity go hand in hand in her role as a project coordinator.
Lea Wiedmann
Project Manager
Lea, a sociologist and social researcher, navigates societal complexities with a keen eye. Alongside her academic endeavors, she finds joy in both exploring new destinations and experimenting in the kitchen. Passionate about both travel and culinary arts, Lea’s explorations extend beyond geographical boundaries to culinary ones. Additionally, she dedicates her time to various volunteer initiatives, demonstrating her commitment to social causes and community betterment.
Ioana David
Project Manager
With a Bachelor’s degree in Romance Studies (French), an interdisciplinary Master’s in Global Studies, and a passion for travel, she loves discovering new perspectives—whether in society and culture or while wondering why weekends always seem to fly by faster than expected. Before becoming part of the team, she successfully balanced intercultural teamwork and organizational tasks as a project coordinator for a non-profit organization supporting migrant women in Graz. In her free time, you’ll either find her somewhere in the world with a psychological thriller in hand or on a determined quest to find a hobby that doesn’t feel like exercise—so far, with limited success.
Julia Corra
Project Manager
Julia, a passionate globetrotter, has already visited 24 out of 195 countries and is on a clear mission: to see them all! She is particularly fascinated by nature, wildlife, and the diverse ecosystems she encounters on her travels. Her background in Environmental Systems Science with a touch of economics constantly inspires her to question sustainable solutions and explore new perspectives. As a project team member, she thrives on developing creative ideas and analyzing complex connections to find well-thought-out solutions. In her free time, she is a true documentary enthusiast, diving into a wide range of topics. When it comes to puzzles, she loves challenging her brain—Sudoku and crosswords are only truly solved when every piece fits perfectly!
What expertise do we bring to the Room?
- Project development and management
- Access to the Styrian economy and vocational education and training
- Event/ conference organisation
- Development of curricula
- Development of courses with digital forms of learning
- VR/XR
- Implementation of studies/ stakeholder workshops/ surveys and focus groups
- Know-How on circular economy and sustainability
- Piloting in companies
- Video shooting
- Support of social media channels
What know-how is available in the Room?
- Environmental Systems Science
- Business administration
- Economics
- Natural sciences (physics, technology)
- Social sciences & empirical social research
- Communication Sciences
- Education
We are no experts in:
- Table soccer
- Functioning coffee billing system
