Learn more about her position and career path. I work at the swisspeace research institute in Bern. My responsibilities are arranged around three pillars. Firstly, to support the peace process in Myanmar, where I visit four times a year.
I interact with different actors there, such as ambassadors or victims of armed conflict, support local NGOs in training development, and simulate negotiations between actors in conflict situations. I present external case studies for comparison and document experiences.
Secondly, I facilitate training and events in Switzerland and in the field. And thirdly, I undertake research, mostly in collaboration with the University of Basel. My work in supporting peace processes is an integral part of my identity. As someone who always avoided conflict, I have had to radically change my perceptions.
I have understood that conflict is impossible to eradicate or avoid, and that what is essential is developing the tools to resolve it. There is a need for constant self-reflection! What I really enjoy is playing a modest role in facilitating change by supporting actors in the conflicts of a country. A difficult aspect of this function is the amount of travelling involved and the fact that field missions cannot always be planned well in advance. It can be challenging to reconcile this with family life, particularly a family with toddlers.
Travelling during this period, the desire to learn about different cultures and make the world a better place, led me to the field of international cooperation. I embraced wholeheartedly the goals of the United Nations, and got a position as a Junior Professional Officer, followed by a fixed post in the Department of Political Affairs.
