Dorothee Stapelfeldt

Dorothee Stapelfeldt (born 12 August 1956) is a German politician of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) who served in the governments of mayors Olaf Scholz and Peter Tschentscher of Hamburg, including as State Minister for Urban Development and Environment (2015–2022) and State Minister of Science and Research (2011–2015).

Early life and education Stapelfeldt was born in 1956 in Hamburg. She took her school exam in 1975, and studied history of art, literary criticism, and social and economic history at the University of Hamburg. In 1989 she earned a doctorate.

Political career Early beginnings Stapelfeldt is a member of the (SPD). She has been a member of the Hamburg State Parliament since 1986, from 2000 to 2004 as its President.

Other activities Corporate boards Hamburg Marketing Gesellschaft mbH (HMG GmbH), Ex-Officio Member of the Supervisory Board

Non-profit organizations Übersee Club, Member of the Board of Trustees German United Services Trade Union (ver.di), Member German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND), Member Rotary International, Member Hamburg Media School (HMS), Member of the Supervisory Board (2011-2015)

Personal life Stapelfeldt is married, but living separated and has two children.