Holger Kiesel

At a glance: my resume Born on May 16, 1974, in Straubing. School and studies • 1981 to 1987: Pater-Rupert-Mayer-Zentrum, Regensburg, special school for physically disabled children. • 1987 to 1996: Johannes-Turmair-Gymnasium, Straubing, humanities-focused secondary school. Graduated with the Abitur (German university entrance qualification). • 1996 to 2001: Studied German language and literature, history, and political science at the University of Regensburg. Graduated with a master's degree. Social and political engagement • Engagement with the association Gemeinsam leben – gemeinsam lernen e. V. (Living Together – Learning Together), Straubing. • Since 2000: Member of the SPD. • 2001: Experience in local politics. • Since 2015: Active member of the Club Behinderter und ihrer Freunde (CBF) (Club for People with Disabilities and Their Friends) in Munich. • Since 2021: Lifetime member of SSV Jahn Regensburg. • Since 2022: Founding member and ambassador for inclusive archery (INSEL.Zeit). Journalist and cabaret artist • 2001 to 2002: Internship at Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR); subsequently freelance work at BR. • 2002 to 2004: Traineeship at BR. • 2004 to 2018: Freelance work at BR as editor, author, and presenter. Main topics included health and living with disabilities. • October 2011: Development of the cabaret and radio character “Robert Rollinger.” Appearances on radio and cabaret stages. Office of the Commissioner • 2019: Appointed Commissioner of the Bavarian State Government for the Interests of People with Disabilities. • 2024: Reappointed Commissioner of the Bavarian State Government.