Our Dream Team

  • Klara Kattwinkel is a child and adolescent psychologist at a hospital and works as a self-employed psychological counselor. Throughout her journey, she has dedicated much of her time to supporting children in various contexts in Germany, the Netherlands, and Asia. Klara has been and continues to be actively involved in impact startups and initiatives, organized numerous fundraising events, and launched her own projects.

    Her stay and the fundraising project in Kon Tum, Vietnam, as well as her admiration and friendship with Teresa, inspired Klara to found the nonprofit in 2019 during her studies to support Teresa's vision in a long-term and sustainable way. With a "do-it-yourself" motto, a lot of hard work, and passion, she assembled a highly motivated team and founded LittleBigDreams e.V.

  • Duc Le grew up in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and moved to Germany to study architecture. Now, he's channeling his creative vision into his work as an architect. Duc has always dreamed of building something that would create better opportunities for children in his homeland, and with LittleBigDreams, he's finally making that dream a reality. In addition to overseeing construction projects, Duc also acts as a bridge between Vietnamese and German languages, ensuring smooth communication and understanding.

  • Roxane Hüttemann grew up in Herford, East Westphalia, and moved to Hamburg for her Indology studies. Alongside her job at an international company, she’s also actively involved in volunteer work. By becoming a sponsor with LittleBigDreams, she got to check off a personal goal and is excited to bring her experience to the team at LittleBigDreams.

  • Joshua Taylor lives in Hamburg and studies computer science. He’s the techy among us and understands things that are a complete mystery to others. He also works for an insurance provider and is very involved in the Ghanaian Christian community.

  • Lia Cygon was born in Hamburg, studied International Hospitality Management, and now calls Vienna home. Before finally putting down roots, she practically made a career out of globe-trotting, with enough travel stories to fill a book. Her adventures included working on a sustainability project in the hospitality sector and teaming up with Klara to volunteer at an orphanage in China. These days, she’s channeling her energy into something a little closer to home as the deputy manager of a bakery.

  • Martina Hüppauff grew up in Hamburg and spent many years navigating the world of consulting at an international auditing firm. Nowadays, she’s traded in the corporate hustle to work as a coach.

    She’s the one who handles the bookkeeping at LittleBigDreams, and she’s thrilled to support the organization’s work—one spreadsheet at a time.

  • Merle von Malottki has been part of the LittleBigDreams team since 2020. She currently works as a psychologist in a hospital, specifically with seniors in geriatric psychiatry.

  • Kathrin Kattwinkel grew up in Hamburg and has been working in various media companies since completing her training in communications management. In her free time, she volunteers to support children in challenging situations. She’s excited to bring her experience to the LittleBigDreams team.

  • Thín grew up in the area with his family. He is a farmer by profession and cultivates not only the land belonging to the orphanage but also a few fields an hour away that he and Teresa own. Since the founding of the orphanage, he has been there for all the children. Thín is also the source of ideas for the construction projects and takes on the supervision of the building sites.

  • Teresa (Y Lung) is the head, founder, and heart of the orphanage in Kon Tum. Teresa herself grew up as an orphan in the region, and after meeting her husband, Thìn, they decided to create a home for children in similar situations. Her tireless dedication to the children and her optimism serve as a strong inspiration for the entire team. All the children at the orphanage call Teresa "Mami," and it truly feels like one big family.

  • Johannes Jamroszczyk grew up in Hanover and started his career as a psychiatric nurse, where he didn’t just care for patients but also took on leadership as the deputy chairman of the trainees' council. His curiosity led him to the Netherlands to study psychology, and later, he pursued a master’s in innovation management, eventually founding his own startup, Charit. Johannes and Klara also teamed up for a trip to Vietnam, where they organized a donation project that planted the seeds for what would become LittleBigDreams.

  • Julischka Hainzl grew up in Potsdam and, after high school, took on an internship at a residential group for disadvantaged children and teenagers in Berlin. Inspired by that experience, she decided to study psychology in the Netherlands, where she crossed paths with most of the team. While studying, she gained further experience working with children with special needs and at a drug counseling center. Today, she’s putting all that experience to use as a child and youth psychologist in Hamburg.

  • Uwe Kattwinkel lives in Hamburg and spent many years as a communications director for international corporations, where he played a key role in numerous CSR projects. Now, he’s taken the freelance route as a consultant. As the treasurer of LittleBigDreams, he brings his expertise in communication and numbers to the table—making sure everything adds up, both in words and in figures.

  • Sidney Hemphill was born in Berlin, where she is currently studying psychology. Her passion for supporting children is why she's pursuing a career in child and youth psychology, and in her free time, she’s involved with various charitable organizations.