Board
Left to right: Lisa, Lucinda, Julie, Annette, Marissa
President: Lucinda Schwaiger
Born and bred in Oregon, Lucinda is a sociologist by education, has worked as an insurance investigator and teacher but is essentially a “hearth tender” by nature. She loves reading, biking, meditative dance and all forms of domestic art, including cooking, sewing and basketry. She held the IWG treasurer position last year and looks forward to serving as your new President.
Vice President: Maria Czarina Cruz-Springer
Mabuhay! My friends call me Marissa and I come from Manila, Philippines. I am a certified Food and Nutritionist by profession but have been fortunate to work in other occupational fields. To name a few – Presidential Cabin Crew for Philippine Airlines, Managing Director´s Assistant in Kuwait ( this is where I met my german prince) , Philippine Embassy Investment Officer´s Assistant in Cologne and finally settling in Erlangen and opening up my “karton” gift shop which lasted for 8 years . Reading, travelling, eating out with friends are my favourite pastimes.
“It is fascinating to see what happens when we throw ourselves into unknown environments”- need I say more why I joined IWG and the board?
Events: Elaine Franz
Originally from Taiwan, Elaine has migrated with her family when she was a teenager to US and lived ten years in beautiful sunny southern California. Prior to marriage, she has worked in the field of international business and accounting at Siemens where she met her husband. Ten years of marriage, she has been travelling with her husband around the world and till recently, they have finally settled down with two children in middle Franconia. Now as a full-time mother and a housewife, she enjoys cooking, reading, classical music, biking, hiking and yoga. Elaine is more than delighted to be given the chance to serve in IWG board as Program/Events Coordinator and hopes to meet more people and to explore new life here in Germany.
Newcomers: Birgit Zander-Maron
Many people are still trying to figure out where I really come from believe it or not: My nationality is German. I am a mother of 3 Children ages 14, 8 and 5. I have been living in Herzogenaurach since February, 2006 and before that the moves were numerous, taking me to places in South Africa, South America and Germany. With IWG I spend my time attending Bunco evenings, Ladies Night Out events and Cooking events.
Newsletter: N.N.
Lucinda is currently acting as newsletter editor until we can fill this position. If anyone is interested...
Secretary: N.N.
Treasurer: Lisa-Maria Beyes
Lisa was born in 1968 in Berlin. She studied law in Berlin and Lausanne/Genevaand has lived in England, Turkey and Boston for a couple of months. From 2006 to 2008 she stayed in Wooster, Ohio. She has three kids, 9,8 and 4 years old. IShe became member of the IWG because she loves to be part of the international community. She found, that despite all cultural differences, there is usually a way to understand each other and become friends.