A team of women* with migration backgrounds
We are an interdisciplinary team with diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. Together with activists, artists, and experts, we develop a feminist and intersectional program that makes different lived realities visible, sparks societal debates, and creates spaces for exchange, networking, and collective action.
FZM* deliberately works primarily with FLINTA* artists, graphic designers, and photographers. We do not use AI-generated images.
The people behind FZM*
Thais Vera Utrilla she/her
Thais Vera Utrilla is a sociologist and political scientist specializing in social psychology and gender politics. As an author and initiator of feminist projects, she combines decolonial approaches, art, and political education to create transformative spaces. She is the founder and executive director of FZM* e.V. in Berlin. For her commitment, she was awarded the Lichtenberg Women’s Prize in 2024. She is currently the executive director of VIA Federal Association.
Spanish · German · English
Dr. Ana Martínez Fernández she/her
Dr. Ana Martínez Fernández holds a PhD in political science. In her dissertation, she examined reproductive rights, transatlantic networks, and anti-feminist movements. She studied law and economics and worked as a consultant on gender justice with a focus on violence against women, feminicide, and abortion rights. Since 2024, she has been part of FZM* and is committed to the feminist agenda and political collaboration with migrant organizations.
Spanish · German · English
María Manrique Gil she/her
She is a journalist and lecturer in Spanish and Spanish literature and a founding member of FZM*. Since November 2019, she has been the founder and coordinator of “La Maloka Feminista Berlin,” a feminist reading group for Spanish-speaking migrant women living in Berlin. She has interviewed numerous figures from the Spanish-speaking cultural scene and moderated literary events. In her professional journey, she has worked at various Berlin cultural institutions, including museums and libraries.
Spanish · German · English · Italian
Sandra Camacho Padilla she/her
Sandra Camacho Padilla is a lawyer with many years of experience in counseling women affected by patriarchal violence as well as diverse forms of violence and discrimination. As a feminist migrant activist in Berlin, she is involved in various collectives and has been a cooperation partner of FZM* since early 2026.
Spanish · German · English
Who we work with
María Bautista she/her
Spanish · German · English
Florencia Risopatrón she/her
Spanish · German · English
Roseane Reis Knöfel she/her
Portuguese · German
Gabriela Gioia she/they
Spanish · English · German
Dalila Muñoz Lira she/her
Spanish · German · English
Ilka Eichnershe/her
German · English · Spanish
Antonia Grunefeld she/her
Spanish · German · English
Dr.des. Sezer Idil Gogus she/her
German · English · Turkish