Christine Zollinger

Christine Zollinger is a Lecturer and Programme Leader (CC PNM) at the Institute of Business and Regional Economics (IBR) within the Lucerne School of Business at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU). She also serves as Project Manager at the Fachstelle Alter und Familie in Canton Aargau. Her expertise spans Social Policy, Family Policy, Swiss Political Processes, and Policy Evaluation. She holds a Dr. phil. (2016) and lic. phil. (2009) in Political Science from the University of Zurich, with additional training in higher education pedagogy and stress reduction methodologies.

Education:

• 2016: Dr. phil. (Political Science), University of Zurich
• 2009: lic. phil. (Political Science, Environmental Science, Journalism), University of Zurich
• 2023–2025: Certificate in University Pedagogy (HSLU)
• 2023/24: Meditation-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Instructor Training (CFM Zurich)

Research Focus: Dr. Zollinger’s work examines transformative political change in postindustrial societies, particularly how social risks shape family policy adaptation. She analyzes Swiss municipal policymaking processes, focusing on gender equality in childcare policies and the interplay between political actors and new governance models. Her studies often address implementation challenges in regulatory frameworks like veterinary medicinal product ordinances.

Professional Roles:

• 2019–present: Lecturer & Programme Leader, IBR PNM, HSLU
• 2018–present: Project Manager, Fachstelle Alter und Familie, Canton Aargau
• 2016–2018: Project Lead, Pflege und Assistenz, IWB Zurich
• 2009–2018: Adjunct Lecturer, University of Zurich & Lucerne University of Applied Sciences

Publications: Her work spans academic articles on street-level bureaucracy, policy evaluation reports, and chapters on Swiss family policy dynamics. Recent contributions highlight the adaptation of policies to modern social risks and gender equity in municipal frameworks.

Grants & Projects: Led diverse policy evaluations in social and health sectors, including formative assessments of veterinary medicinal regulations and childcare policy analyses. Extensive experience in project management across academic and governmental institutions.

Labs/Teams: Active within HSLU’s Public & Nonprofit Management unit and collaborates with Canton Aargau’s social policy initiatives.