Katja Schleicher

Katja Schleicher is a researcher and occupational health commissioner at the Pedagogical University of Schwäbisch Gmünd, where she serves as coordinator for workplace health initiatives. With a Master's in Health Promotion, her work spans multiple domains including police force health management, educational institution catering optimization, and student wellness programs.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Arts in Health Promotion
• Master of Science in Health Promotion

Research Focus: Specializing in occupational health management, Schleicher develops health promotion strategies across diverse settings including law enforcement, educational institutions, and small-to-medium enterprises. Her work emphasizes practical implementation and evaluation of health interventions.

Scientific Contributions: Recent publications analyze police catering, metal industry apprentice health programs, and workplace nutrition optimization. Earlier works focus on university student health behaviors and SME health promotion practices.

Project Leadership: Currently leading initiatives in:

• Healthy Campus Schwäbisch Gmünd
• Workplace nutrition for police during Euro 2024
• Health management in children's institutions

Scientific Collaborations:

• Co-researcher with Prof. Dr. Birte Dohnke
• Collaboration with Prof. Dr. Petra Lührmann
• Partnership with Techniker Krankenkasse
• Association with Carl-Walter Kohlmann Foundation

Organizational Roles:Active member of key health promotion networks including the Southwest Network of Health-Promoting Universities and the German Network for Occupational Health Promotion.