Michaela Joch, BSc MSc
Research Focus:
- Disability Studies
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Inclusion in the Context of Work & Higher Education
- Intersectionality with a Focus on Gender and Ableism
Academic career:
- From 03/2025: Scientific Coordinator, University of Vienna
Other professional experience:
- Freelance trainer, lecturer & author (specializing in inclusion)
- Consultancy in participatory research projects
- Founding member of the Competence Team for Women with Disabilities (ÖBR)
- Member of the Independent Monitoring Committee
Education:
- Since 09/2016: Doctoral Studies in Social and Economic Sciences | WU Vienna
- Dissertation: Science all inclusive? People with Disabilities in Academia – A Qualitative Analysis at Public Universities in Austria.
- 09/2013 – 07/2016: Master's Degree in Management | WU Vienna
- Specialization: Diversity Management Graduated with distinction
- 09/2010 – 09/2013: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration | WU Vienna Specialization: Business Education Graduated with distinction
Publications:
- In preparation: Book chapter “Disability Studies” for the Handbook on Inclusion in Libraries
- Joch, M. & Wechuli, Y. (2021). The Society for Disability Studies Conference 2021 at Ohio State University: A Report. Journal for Disability Studies, 1, pp. 1–5.