Maren Metz

Prof. Maren Metz is a Professor and Head of the Psychology (B.Sc./M.Sc.) programs at Hamburger Fern-Hochschule, responsible for academic and organizational leadership since 2017. She holds a doctorate from Helmut Schmidt University (Hamburg) on virtual resilience coaching. Her roles include developing accredited psychology programs and leading business psychology initiatives at Fresenius University.

• Education: Psychology (University of Bremen, 2003), Business Psychology
• Research Focus: Digital learning methods (serious games, e-coaching), stress resilience, loneliness in learning environments

Her work bridges academia and practice, emphasizing digital tools in education and crisis management. She volunteers as an emergency psychologist with the German Red Cross and has clinical experience in acute psychiatry. Publications span 2007–2023, focusing on online coaching, gamification, and crisis intervention.

Teaching and consulting span adult education and corporate training, with freelance counseling since 2003.