Bridging Cultures and a Complex World
- Born in Basel as a French-speaking Swiss, I grew up immersed in languages, cultures, and diverse perspectives. Early on, I realized that identity is far too complex and nuanced for simple labels.
- My worldview was shaped in my youth by formative events such as the Biafra War and time spent in the United States. Further travels across Europe opened my eyes to global interconnections, ignited my passion for human rights and cross-cultural dialogue, and reinforced the importance of genuine curiosity.
- After completing my interdisciplinary studies in food and economic security in Germany, I gained my first field experience as a volunteer with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Niger, West Africa. There, I learned the true meaning of humility—not presenting myself as an expert, but listening and learning.
- This was followed by over fifty missions over 13 years for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in conflict regions worldwide. That exposure taught me to recognize nuances, question assumptions, and develop creative, context-sensitive solutions.
- To deepen my expertise further, I pursued additional training in intercultural competence and organizational development—with the goal of transforming experience into lasting understanding.
- Since 2001, through Ctrl Culture Relations, I have been supporting individuals, teams, and organizations navigate a complex, multicultural world with confidence and impact.
- Connecting people—to themselves, to one another, and to the world around them—is not just my work. It’s my purpose.
