Within Reach

Kids are often encouraged to reach for the stars…but Friederike Wolff took this literally. Fueled by perseverance to take on a challenge, she trained to be a space engineer, setting her sights on unmanned space exploration.

Friederike’s trailblazing spirit illuminated itself when, after earning her Bachelor’s degree in the Netherlands, she moved to the northernmost town of Sweden, working on high-altitude balloons above the Arctic Circle. Friederike took her skills to the Institute of System Dynamics and Control (German Space Agency) to work on Project MASCOT, a German-French asteroid lander, where she was responsible for moving the lander safely through unknown environments.

Friederike is a powerhouse. If she were to quit her current job at the German Space Agency today, she says she’d probably set out to decode a dead language. From the teenager captivated by space, to the adult living her dream, Friederike exemplifies what it means to reach for the stars.

When Christiane Bausback was a child, she wanted to travel the world. Back then, she figured the most efficient way to make it happen was to become a flight attendant. Here’s what actually happened: she ran toward her passions, pursuing a worldwide career doing what electrified her the most—design.

As Head of Design and Managing Director for N+P Design, Christiane has a knack for thrilling people and connecting with them on a deeper level. She hopes, in fact, that she can use her work for the good of humanity, as optimal design holds the ability to break down walls and help humans relate to one another.

Christiane is a problem-solver, an empathizer, an innovator, a go-getter. She’s always burning for more, whether that means double the caffeine or more sparkle in the sky. As she puts it, “Passions are forever. Go and get excited!”