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Hi Katja,

This goes without saying, but I'm going to say it anyways! You are the sole reason for why I got to experience some of most amazing feelings and create some of the most eye-opening memories in my life. Without your calm demeanor & reassurance every step of the way, I would have never have been an AIF Clinton fellow, made the friends I did, or learn the lessons I hold dear to my heart even now. You impact everyone you meet in a way very few people can tout and you truly radiate positivity and hope with every word you speak and every action you take. AIF will not be the same without you but it will always be a better organization because of your contributions and character.

This is just a transfer of one professional stage to another, I know I'll be seeing and keeping in touch with you through it all!

Sincerely,
Vipin

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It was a great experience to work with a Mentor like you - Keep in touch !

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Dear Katja,
Thank you for all of the support during and post-fellowship! I am so glad I've gotten to know you better over the past 5 years! You have made such an impact both at AIF, transforming the fellowship and alumni engagement and in so many of our lives. Thank you for all of your incredibly hard work and I am certain you will excel in your next role.
- Abby TerHaar

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Dear Katja,

It’s been such a pleasure getting to know you not only with AIF (which you joined after I was a fellow!) but through many serendipitous moments in New York, whether at North Star Fund gatherings or Diwali celebrations the past few years. Many thanks for being a star of a shephard and guardian for the fellowship in these remarkable and dizzying last few years — I’ve always been comforted knowing the initiative has been in good hands.

Here’s hoping we get to see each other again sooner rather than later in the city — perhaps even at a in-person performance in the coming months. Have always appreciated your support even from a distance! Wishing you all the best in the journey you have ahead, and look forward to hearing where you go.

Best,

Zain

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AIF has been so lucky to have you! Thank you so much for your support before, during and after the fellowship. Your thoughtfulness, care and encouragement has made such a difference for this fellowship and me personally. Best of luck in your next chapter, so excited to hear more! :)

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Dear Katja,

Thank you for being an amazing person you are. You have always been a great support system and a fun loving person. It is sad that you are leaving but I am sure you will have a wonderful journey ahead. I have really looked upto you so often. I hope you get the best of everything ahead professionally and personally. Good luck. Lots of love to you!

- Ankita :)

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Thank you for being a Guiding Light, Katja!

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Thank you for being a Guiding Light, Katja!

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Dear Katja,

Thank you for being an epitome of kindness, warmth, consideration and encouragement - you have been an inspiration for me ever since I had the privilege of knowing you and charting out this pathway of life, especially my fellowship journey, with all your guidance and all that I have learnt from you. Thank you for making me believe in myself in endless ways - even when I did not know that I needed it. Thank you for making me realise that there is always light at the end of the tunnel; even when one cannot see it. Your energy, compassion, affection and positivity are infectious - even through a screen miles away - I know I have just wanted to jump into the screen and hug you so many times when you have been there for us. Here's wishing you all the very best for the road ahead, wishing you all the happiness and joy in the world - and here's to hoping that I get to see you soon :)

With lots of love,
mehar jauhar.

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Dear Katja,

It has been absolutely amazing and a privilege getting to know you both on a professional and a personal level. Your contributions to the fellowship and the alumni network has been phenomenal and we have been so lucky to have you by our side all these years. I will always appreciate and cherish all your kind words, support and mentorship. You’ve truly made your mark at AIF now it’s on to the next! Best of luck in your new endeavors my friend, I’m rooting for you! Please stay in touch!

-Rebecca Mukiibi

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Dear Katja.

Its been around 10 minutes since the time I have opened this text box but for some reason or the other, I am not being able to type out anything - I am simply out of words. For now, I just want to wish you all the best for your upcoming ventures. Your kindness, dedication and the way you structure your thoughts, inspires me. You inspire me to become a better version of myself. You also show the importance and value of being kind. Thank you for everything, Katja.

I hope to see you soon someday in the near future.

Best regards from Goa,
Tonmoy

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Some snapshots from our virtual MidPoint in Feb 2021.

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Katja has the best dangler earrings collection! 💓🤗

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Katja has the best dangler earrings collection! 💓🤗

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Dearest Katja!

Definitely the Fellowship experience won't be the same without you. I love your creativity, passion to help and guide people, and to add value to our work. I felt encouraged by your nudges in our zoom sessions to speak up... You go an extra mile to seek our feedback, work around it and execute what would be the best for us. You are a treasure trove of ideas and wit.
Thanks for the useful emails you sent about Fellowship / jobs.
I reiterate that Katja has the dangler-earrings to die for! Hope to catch up with you in person soon!! Best of the best wishes for your next professional journey!
Xo
Anushri

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Our first MP together (heading towards Sariska)

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I don't remember why you guys were laughing but it doesn't look funny to me ;D

-Amanpreet

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A leader in true sense. You are a super star :)

The words can not describe what I am feeling right now. Working at AIF will not be the same. There was a time when I was new and alone in this program and was feeling lost-I cant forget how you guided me and motivated me to do better. I have learnt so much from you and have grown both personally and professionally. You are my mentor and the one I always look up to when I am confused or need any support.

You have taught me how to be calm and composed in the worst of the situations. There was never a time that I could think of when I have reached out to you with a problem and did not get a solution. You always give space to everyone around you to share. You have always appreciated and took care of everyone around you.

I also appreciate that you always laughed at my poor jokes ;) You are a very positive person and have a golden heart. I really admire you and love you for the person you are. I wish to work with a leader like you again in future and meet you soon once you visit India.

Wishing you lot of happiness and success in future. xoxoxoxoxo

Sharing some more memories with you :)

-Amanpreet

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Dear Katja,

You have been a silent creative treasure of my AIF fellowship diary. It was always inspiring to learn from you how calmly, structured and creatively managed to guide us all for writing, developing new skills and with unique perspective. I won't forgot my mornings when the first thing I saw was your mails with everytime something new for all of us. You are a unique gem, wherever you go, whatever you do, you will surely make it magical by your presence. I am blessed to have been knowing you. All the best for your next chapter, and hope to meet you somewhere, sometime, somehow. You energy is very special, keep shining. :)

Shashi

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It was great seeing all the wonderful contributions you've made with AIF these past few years. Good luck on the road ahead!

-Nandan

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Dear Katja,
You have been a true joy and inspiration to work with, from your very creative writing workshops to your extremely kind understanding displayed towards all fellows, you're a true treasure! I have no doubt that you're going to shine bright and spread happiness wherever you go. All the very best and I hope to see you sometime in the near future:)
Love,
Trishla

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It was wonderful to work with you! Your sense of discipline and professionalism is most inspiring. I absolutely loved all your sessions on writing. I found them most valuable as I learnt a LOT from those sessions. Furthermore, you inspired me to explore German culture, language and the country itself :)
All the best for your very bright future!

- Shivangi Singh

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Dear Katja,

Thank you so much for your brilliance, kindness, and grace in managing the Fellowship!  You've left huge shoes to fill.  I am grateful our paths have intersected. Please keep in touch!  I can't wait to hear about all of the amazing things you'll be part of in the future.  Much love to you and yours!

Rock it!,
Tatiana

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Dear Katja,
While it has only been a few short months since we started working together, you've left such a positive impact on everything we've worked on together! You shall be missed... please do not be a stranger...
Cheers, Ritu

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Dear Katja,
It's a pleasure to have been able to know you. Someone I Iook upto, you have been supportive and empathic every time we've interacted. I wish all the very best for all your future endeavors.
❤❤❤
Deepika

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Thank you for being an amazing friend and a wonderful champion of the program, Katja. You have been phenomenal in shaping the fellowship program and co-ordinating the Alumni network. Wishing you the absolute best on all your endeavours :)

- Noel Benno

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It's been such an honour and privilege to get to work with you. All the best for the future endeavours
-Maitreyi

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Hi Katja!

It was so great to work with you through the past few years! I hope whatever you pick next you find tonnes of warmth great colleagues, and challenges that inspire you!

Keep Shining !

Roshni

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It has been a pleasure to work with you. I hope your next adventure is a good one. Good luck and keep in touch!

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Dear Katja,

You were such an amazing asset to the fellowship and I'm really happy I got to know you in both India and the US. Good luck in your next steps and I'm sure we will meet again in NYC!

Best,
Kieran

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Katja, thank you so much for your support of all the fellows throughout the years. You have been such an integral part of the fellowship and provided us fellows with amazing guidance as well as shared laughs. Good luck in your next endeavors

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Liebe Katja,
ich denke, die AIF wäre ohne dich nicht dieselbe. Ich bin glücklich, dass ich AIF fellow war, als du program manager warst. Ich wünsche dir viel Erflog für dein nächste Abenteuer. ich freue mich darauf, von dir zu hören.
VG
Mahir

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Katja - Thank you for all that you have done for AIF, you will definitely be missed! Looking forward to hearing all about your future endeavors and hope we can grab a coffee soon!
- Neeraj

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Vielen Dank fuer alles was du fuer mich bis jetzt getan hast

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Katja, das war eine sehr schockierende Nachricht fuer mich, dass du jetzt nicht mehr mit AIF arbeitest. Ich wuensche dir das Bestes fuer die Zukunft. Bleib froh, bleib gesund, und sei im Kontakt. Dein Freund, Aayush

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Thank you, Please stay in touch and Good luck!!

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Thank you, Please stay in touch and Good luck!!

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Katja,

Thank you for being such a wonderful friend and mentor. One of the great privileges of my time as an AIF fellow was getting to know you! Please do stay in touch and I hope that your next experience, adventure or life journey is everything you hope it will be!

-Dan

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Thanks so much for all the support you've given the AIF Fellows over the years and best of luck on your next adventure! - Molly

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Thanks so much for all the support you've given the AIF Fellows over the years and best of luck on your next adventure! - Molly

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Wish you the bestest for your next chapter. You are one of the kind person i have come across in my life with so calm and very understanding personality. Good Luck

Sahana Afreen

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Hi Katja!

Congratulations on your next steps in your adventures! I thank you so much for helping make the fellowship what it is/was, and having you there as support was indispensable. Your hard work will surely live on for many years to come. I wish you all the best and all the luck in the world. Hope to stay in touch.

Benjamin

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Thank you for being such a calm and welcoming presence to all of us fellows. I always admired your character and commitment to the communities you touch. I can't wait to hear what great things you will do in the future. Much love! - Ismael

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Thank you for everything you've done for the fellowship and the support you've given the fellows. Best of luck!
- Larry Reinhard

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Wishing you all the best on your journey ahead, Katja! I am so grateful to have started my career with your support and friendship. You made the Fellowship a beautiful experience, and I know you will continue to make a difference everywhere you go. Thank you for everything! Excited to hear about your next adventure!

Lots of Love,
Deepa Patil

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Wishing you much success and Happiness in your next endeavor

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Best,

Nehal Patel

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Katja - congratulations on your next chapter! I am so grateful to have met you and worked with you through AIF. You have been such a trustworthy support system both when I was living in India and after as well. I know wherever you are headed next is lucky to have you, and I wish you all the best. AIF will miss you!

Sri Ramesh

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Thank you for all you did for the fellowship over the years. Wishing you the best on your next adventure!  - Kirsten Anderson

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Thank you for all you did for the fellowship over the years. Wishing you the best on your next adventure!  - Kirsten Anderson

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Thank you for everything you’ve done and wishing you all the best with your next endeavors! -Swathi

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Wishing you the best on your new endeavors! - NZ

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Katja, it was so lovely meeting you in New York, back in the old pre-pandemic days, and I really hope we can stay in touch! Good luck with all of your future endeavors and thanks for all you've done for AIF :)
Amber Luong

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Thanks for all your support to AIF and the fellows over the past few years.  You will certainly be missed!
Best,
Julie LaFleur

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Thank you so much for everything you do! We appreciate your kind spirit and all the hard work you put in to make our fellowship successful. Best of luck to whatever comes next!

Naomi

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It's difficult to imagine the fellowship without you Katja! Your patience and warmth will be missed. Hoping all the wishes in the world! Enjoy

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It's difficult to imagine the fellowship without you Katja! Your patience and warmth will be missed. Hoping all the wishes in the world! Enjoy

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Mohit Raj

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Katja -

Congratulations on your next steps! You did so much to shape the fellowship and I hope you are leaving with a huge sense of accomplishment. Thank you for managing the fellowship with such thoughtfulness, intention and grace. I'm glad our paths crossed in NYC and I am excited to hear more about your future plans!

Warmly,
Angela

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Thank you very much Katja and all the best for your next chapter!!! With best wishes, Mrinal

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Thank you Katja for everything! Good luck with your next adventure! -Ramaa