Debora holds a master’s degree in philosophy from Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) in Munich. She specialised in ancient philosophy, ethics, and the concept of human dignity, with a particular interest in the ethical implications of emerging technologies such as AI. Debora has worked for the Austrian government, a Christian youth magazine, and a MedTech startup. In addition to her work with Maxim, she also works at the Institute for Bioethics and Medical Anthropology in Vienna (IMABE). Debora is married to Phillip, a German Kiwi.
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