Meike Funk

Meike Funk is a Researcher in the Department of Sociology at the University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd, where she has worked since April 2021. Her career includes prior roles at the Göppingen Health Department (2018–2022) and as a Research Assistant at the same university (2015–2018). Her name appears in academic publications as Meike Funk (née Keller).

Educational Background:

• Master of Science in Health Promotion (2015–2018), University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd
• Bachelor of Arts in Health Promotion (2012–2015), University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd

Meike Funk’s research focuses on health promotion, particularly examining the experiences of refugee youth. Her work addresses the interplay between trauma, health, and integration, emphasizing qualitative methodologies and community health initiatives. She also explores intercultural health practices, social support systems, and the sociology of migration and health.

Her publications, including peer-reviewed studies on mixed methods and triangulation in refugee health research, reflect a commitment to understanding health challenges and integration opportunities through interdisciplinary lenses. She has presented findings on refugee youth at the 2nd Student Research Conference at Humboldt University Berlin (2017).

Meike Funk actively collaborates on projects with institutions such as the Göppingen Agricultural Office, AOK Neckar-Fils, and local schools. Notable projects include the 2023 'Quartierbefragung' in Ursenwang, 2022–2023 initiatives against child poverty, and the 2021–2022 Inspiration Health magazine project. She serves as a consultant for programs like 'Bewegungspass Baden-Württemberg' and 'Klasse2000,' focusing on movement, nutrition, and health prevention in educational settings.