Michaela Moser

Michaela Moser is a lecturer at the Department of Social Sciences, University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten, and a key contributor to the Ilse Arlt Institute for Social Inclusion Research. She holds degrees in theology, philosophy, and public relations, and has been active since 1995 in social organizations, including leadership roles in the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) and as head of the PR office for debt counseling services (asb) from 2004–2012.

• Education: Theology, Philosophy, Public Relations
• Affiliations: University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten, Ilse Arlt Institute, EAPN

Her research focuses on Social Inclusion, Poverty, Participatory Governance, and Digital Transformation. She explores how social policies, community engagement, and inclusive practices intersect with quality of life and equity. Her work spans housing, healthcare, and climate justice, often using action research and collaborative methods like Soziokratie.

Recent publications analyze the circular economy through a social justice lens, digital inclusion in healthcare, and care councils for community transformation. She emphasizes participatory approaches in social work, linking these to broader societal challenges like the post-COVID era and climate change.

• Projects: Tovies, SPUR, GEMSORG, NEBMELK, Community Cooking
• Teaching: Social Ethics, Poverty, Quality of Life, Digital Social Work

Her work bridges academic research with practical initiatives, advocating for systemic changes in welfare, healthcare, and sustainable consumption.