Anja Herzberg

Anja Herzberg serves as the Leiterin Kulturamt Essen since June 2022, bringing extensive experience in cultural management and education. Prior roles include serving as Stellv. Leiterin Referat Bildung and Leiterin Stadtbibliothek at Stadt Gelsenkirchen, and as Stellv. Direktorin VHS, HPM Kulturelle Bildung. Anja Herzberg has held various leadership positions in other cultural institutions, including a board membership with AG Großstadtbibliotheken NRW and Landesbeauftragte Kulturelle Bildung at Landesverband VHS NRW. Anja Herzberg's educational background includes a Dipl.-Kulturwissenschaftlerin from Stiftung Universität Hildesheim and multiple certificates in leadership and cultural management from distinguished institutions.