Miriam Burzlaff

Miriam Burzlaff serves as Professor of Social Work Methods with a focus on counseling at Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences since 2022. She concurrently holds leadership roles as co-spokesperson for the DGSA Social Work Politics Section and liaison lecturer at the Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Foundation.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Bachelor's and Master's in Social Work from Catholic University of Applied Sciences for Social Work in Berlin (completed part-time while working in daycare)
• Doctorate from University of Duisburg-Essen examining self-conception of social work

Burzlaff's research centers on professional research and policy practice in social work, specifically analyzing how social workers' actions drive structural change for social justice through policymaking. Her work integrates critical perspectives on anti-Semitism, racism, and systemic discrimination, informed by extensive field experience in political education and youth work.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• Doctoral scholarship from the Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Foundation

Prior to her professorship, she directed the ju:an internship program focused on anti-Semitism and racism-critical youth work and served as a political education speaker specializing in anti-discrimination frameworks.