Constantin Berlin

Constantin Berlin grew up in Berlin and rural eastern Germany. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in American History, but his interest in the US is not solely academic.

While spending a significant amount of time in the US throughout his studies, Constantin was exposed to the types of everyday human encounters and stories not explored by transatlantic reporting or academia. These realizations catalyzed his drive to depict the stories of everyday Americans for his fellow Germans. He has previously worked as a student assistant at Leipzig University’s American Space project and as a project assistant for the German-American Institute Saxony (DAIS).

At DAIS, he developed, produced, and hosted several podcast formats and organized events to promote transatlantic exchange.

Ian Strahn

Ian Strahn was born in the Rocky Mountain region of the American West before moving to Germany as a teenager. He holds bachelor’s degrees in German Studies and Political Science from the University of Montana and an M.A. in Global Studies, which he completed in Leipzig, Germany, and Vienna, Austria.

Since 2014, Ian has worked as an English teaching assistant in schools, English language coach, translator, and copy editor for various private individuals, companies, and organizations. Additionally, he uses his journalistic training from the University of Montana Journalism School and ZDF to inform Americans about German politics and culture.

Ian now works as a freelance language editor, podcast writer, musician, and producer in Vienna, Austria.