Regina Obexer

Regina Obexer is a University Lecturer and Director of the Center for Responsible Management & Social Impact at MCI Management Center Innsbruck. She coordinates initiatives in responsibility, sustainability, and ethics, leading groups like the PRME/SDG Ambassador Group and MCI Climate Team. Her roles include Academic Director for the Green Transition & ESG Management program and Deputy Chair of the MCI Research Ethics Committee. She holds a Ph.D. candidacy at Lancaster University focusing on accelerating sustainability integration in higher education.

Education:
- Ph.D. Candidate (E-Research & Technology Enhanced Learning), Lancaster University (2021–present)
- M.Ed. in Online Education, University of Southern Queensland (2001–2006)
- Mag. Phil. in English/American Studies & German Studies, University of Innsbruck (1991–1996)

Research Interests: Regina focuses on sustainable development education, responsible management pedagogy, and transformative agency in higher education. Her work bridges change management and digital innovation in curriculum design.

Awards:

• UN PRME Faculty Recognition Award Finalist (2023)
• MCI Teaching Award (2017)
• Educause Breakthrough Models Academy Team Winner (2013)

Advising & Projects: Supervised over 15 student theses on topics like green growth leadership and SDG implementation in SMEs. Led initiatives such as the MCI Badge Program and EU-funded Digital Soft Skills project. Active in community initiatives like the MCI Climate Team and 'Hand aufs Herz' board.

Professional Engagement: Serves on the Steering Group of the PRME Chapter DACH and chairs international conferences on sustainability education. Collaborates with global organizations like the Embassy of Good Science and Springer Publishing.