Dominique Cîrstea is a freelance journalist currently working at Norddeutscher Rundfunk since January 2024, previously completing an internship at the same organization. With extensive experience at Nordkurier Media GmbH & Co. KG since February 2011, Dominique specializes in writing interviews, portraits, and reportages for magazines and local print media. From July 2021 to June 2023, Dominique served as a product manager and developer at Vanatari International GmbH, focusing on market analyses and the development of vegan dietary supplements. Additional experience includes roles in product development and quality management at various companies, as well as academic support positions at Hochschule Neubrandenburg. Dominique holds a Bachelor of Science in Food Technology and a Master of Science in Food and Bioproduct Technology from Hochschule Neubrandenburg.