Meet our members! An overview of who is who
You might have been reading our member profiles one by one. Here is the collection. Whose name do you see pass by but you've never met?
Who is in an area of interest and you might have synergies with?
Have a look at what everyone is up to. Connect on LinkedIn and find each other's contact details in the WhatsApp community chat.
Here is a list of who you will find in our community chat in no particular order! :-)
Diana Urbina - "I'm a Dynamic HR professional interested in building meaningful connections"
Diana is a dynamic HR professional interested in building meaningful connections and creating impact through intentional work. She thrives in environments where she can engage deeply, whether that’s through strategic projects, one-on-one conversations that spark insight, or cross-cultural experiences that broaden perspective.
Her love for strength-building sports keeps her grounded and focused, while her curiosity for discovering cultures through food fuels my creativity and empathy. She brings a thoughtful, practical people-first approach to everything she does, always looking to grow, challenge herself, and support others in doing the same.
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Silvina Layani - "I help C-suite leaders turn chaos into clarity by mixing strategy and operational excellence."
Silvina helps C-suite leaders in healthcare, Life Sciences, MedTech, and purpose-led organizations turn chaos into clarity—mixing strategy, operational excellence, and a good dose of human magic. Think fairy godmother meets Lean, Agile, and transformation that’s both human-centric and people-powered: sticky notes, deep conversations, continuous improvement, and just enough sparkle to keep things fun (and seriously effective).
She travels with a magical toolbox packed with leadership games, strategy cards, and frameworks that actually make work feel… well, less like work. Add to that years of experience growing people and purpose-led organizations—from the inside and as a consultant—with a strong dose of human-centric mojo. Growth, reflection, and fun? Always on the menu.
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Judith Fuhrmann - "I am a mental health professional and well-being coach with a PhD in Human Development and extensive knowledge of positive psychology tools and techniques.
Judith is a mental health professional and well-being coach with a PhD in Development Studies (Human Development) and extensive knowledge of positive psychology tools and techniques. Her mission is to bring more joy and purpose to people's everyday lives through her online courses, workshops (both online and offline), and training on the Japanese 'ikigai' concept. One of her favorite offerings is her vision board workshops, which she is expanding to include couple, parent/child, and thematic vision board workshops in addition to her signature offer.
A passionate traveler, Judith has lived in nine countries around the world for extended periods, an experience that inspired her book, 'Inspirations from Abroad for a Happier Life at Home.'
Fun fact: Judith spent two years in Japan. Although she doesn't speak much Japanese, she can sing a variety of Japanese children's songs!
Timur Khan - "I help SMEs boost productivity and scale through cutting-edge technology and smart automation."
Timur is the founder of Alpha Toucan SA, a Swiss-based digital transformation agency dedicated to helping SMEs boost productivity and scale through cutting-edge technology and smart automation. At Alpha Toucan, we start by deeply understanding each client’s unique workflows, then design tailored solutions that tackle real challenges with innovation and precision.
Outside the business world, he is passionate about the outdoors. Whether it’s skiing, kitesurfing, sailing, trail running, or tackling 4000m peaks—he's always looking for the next adventure. He also enjoy diving into great books on tech, biographies, science fiction, and self-awareness. Always curious, always exploring—on the trail or in tech.
Monica Lorick - "I am an Educational Consultant helping navigate every step of the university application process with clarity, strategy, and heart"
Monica is an Educational Consultant who helps students and their families navigate every step of the university application process with clarity, strategy, and heart. She guides students toward colleges that not only match their academic goals but also foster personal growth, reflect their values, and fit their family’s budget.
Based in Switzerland, Monica works with students from all over the world helping them find best-fit universities in the UK and US, Europe, and Canada. With a deep understanding of the stress and uncertainty that can come with applying to university, she brings calm, perspective — and a little humor — to help students (and parents!) feel supported, confident, and ready for what’s next.
When she’s not helping students find their next adventure, she can usually be found reorganizing a closet, binge-watching some flavor of Law & Order, or cheering on The Pitt.
Astrid Gregorian - "I help clients turn ideas into purposeful businesses—and often discover deeper life calling along the way."
Astrid brings diverse cross-sector experience and a solid background as a business coach and consultant, helping clients turn ideas into purposeful businesses—and often discover their deeper life calling along the way.
She’s also co-developing a mental health project that supports people navigating midlife, aiming to break taboos around this transformative stage. Her goal is to empower individuals to make conscious choices and enter this new phase with clarity and confidence.
Like her work, Astrid’s story is shaped by transformation. She was born in a country that lasted less than 70 years, yet belongs to one of the world’s most ancient and youngest nations at once.
Much like her homeland, Armenia, she has moved, adapted, and evolved. Reinvention is in her DNA. She honours deep roots while embracing change as a way of life.
Mirsada Hoffmann - "I am a parent coach for overwhelmed English speaking parents living internationally"
Mirsada is a parent coach for overwhelmed English speaking parents living internationally.
She focuses on parents of children who are with a child who is struggling educationally, emotionally, socially or behaviourally and looking for ways to support their child better.
As a mom to four, and having lived on three different continents while raising her children, she knows like no other the complexities these transitons bring with it.
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Ewa Fiorentino - "I support companies to bring IVD products to the market by providing the expertise in clinical strategy and marketing space."
My field of expertise is in vitro diagnostics medical devices. I support companies to bring IVD products to the market by providing the expertise in clinical strategy and marketing space.
I am also a Kundalini yoga instructor, Reiki practitioner and providing Yogic numerology readings!
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Tosca Maestro - "I’m a plant-based chef and content creator."
My superpowers are cooking, content creation & photography. I’m a plant-based chef and content creator. I develop recipes, shoot food content, and collaborate with brands and restaurants. I also offer catering and private chef services for individuals and events.
I’m a real “couteau suisse”. I love wearing many hats and the job I’ve created for myself lets me do just that. I'm always ready for a new challenge, especially if it involves creativity and / or food
Aimée DuBrule - "I help high-performing leaders navigate leaders through complex transitions to navigate their professional journey with clarity and purpose"
Aimée helps high-performing leaders navigate mid-career challenges, find better work-life balance, and leaders through complex transitions to navigate the next chapter of their professional journey with more clarity and purpose. She offers 1:1 and is developing a framework that combines mindfulness, positive psychology, and mental fitness to equip leaders with practical tools for resilience and insight during times of change.
Aimée literally "Walks the talk" she walked all the way from her home to Rome, yes, you read that right! Not stopping there, went back to walk the marathon in Rome and is always on the lookout for new challenges to sharpen her mindset and test her mental tools.
Blisters are proof you are on the journey and you are making progress!
Julie de Meyer - "I help solopreneurs streamline their brand and operations for sustainable growth and efficiency."
Julie helps solopreneurs streamline their brand and operations for sustainable growth and efficiency using tailored, user-friendly tools. She can help you develop a your company brand book and/or streamline your business processes
Her life is punctuated by unique experiences and quirks. From summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro twice in one year to exploring the fascinating world of synesthesia. What's Synthesis? Catch up with her and find out!
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Pieter Nijssen - "I help clients tell their story effectively by using video as an impactful marketing tool"
He helps his clients tell their story effectively by using video as an impactful marketing tool. This allows them to reach theirs goal by offering a Swiss army knife of video production skills. From the very first idea to script and from production to online video distribution and every step in between.
Fun fact: He grew up on a tulip farm in the Netherlands where he developed a passion for making videos. When he moved to Switzerland in 2019 it was the right time for him to create Tulip Films.
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Ceylan Ayik - "My expertise is Yoga and Ayurvedic Nutrition, Women’s Wellness Coaching especially during the Menopause years."
Ceylan's field of expertise is Yoga and Ayurvedic Nutrition, Women’s Wellness Coaching especially during the Menopause years, using natural methods, like lifestyle changes, nutrition, exercise, yoga to support them reach the best version of themselves. I teach weekly yoga classes, organise workshops, retreats that combines yoga and Ayurvedic Cooking techniques. I have online wellness programs like Ayurvedic Seasonal Detoxes, Women’s Balance Academy, Menopause Coaching.
Her purpose in life is to live a healthy, active and peaceful life, enjoying nature and adventures with her family and loved ones for as long as possible and spread this spirit to other people, guiding them to their wellness goals.
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Helen von Dadelszen - "I am a public speaking, confidence and voice coach helping people to explain their work to the world with confidence." 
Helen is a public speaking, confidence and voice coach specialising in supporting researchers, healthcare professionals and humanitarian staff to explain their work to the world with confidence. Originally from New Zealand, she now calls Switzerland home.
One of her favourite motto’s is: “work smarter not harder.” And it's become contagious. We all repeat this to each other and ourselves when we hear the instinct to over-complicate or “over-perfect”.
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Pauliina Rasi - "I am passionate writer and former journalist, on a mission to empower ambitious professionals get their message across in the saturated digital landscape." 
Pauliina is a passionate writer and former journalist, on a mission to empower ambitious professionals to get their message across in the saturated digital landscape we live in. She works with ambitious entrepreneurs and professionals who want to reach more people and grow their business and impact through well-written content. She provides support through tailored 1:1 visibility and writing strategy and action-focused training that empowers my clients create content that gets their message across.
Fun fact about Pauliina, she is one of the most fearless people in soliciting the full feedback putting herself in the hot seat as soon as she needs to be challenged for clarity.
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Eric Fingerhut - "I help corporate managers get the promotion they deserve."
Eric helps corporate managers get the promotion they deserve. bringing to the table his 20 years of leadership experience developing teams and getting results.
He has been through the plateau many corporate managers experience after their early success. Facing and overcoming this has given him the drive to help others avoid and the same pitfalls.
Without fail he brings his good humour, clever insights and questions to the discussions. If the answer was not satisfactory he will keep nudging until it is clarified!
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Patrycja Gryncewicz - "My expertise lies in marketing, business development, and project management, with a focus on brand strategy, and event management."
Patrycja's expertise lies in marketing, business development, and project management, with a strong focus on brand strategy, creative coordination, and client relations, particularly in B2B exhibitions and event management.
Something unique about her is that she is also a certified artisan perfumer and is creating her own brand of perfumes.
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Karin Casutt - "I am a Leadership Coach, helping leaders and managers to transform their leadership and mobilise their teams to achieve sustainable performance." 
For the past six years she has accompanied individuals in career transition and business coaching. As a Leadership Coach, she helps leaders and managers to transform their leadership and mobilise their teams to achieve sustainable performance.
Thanks to a tailor-made coaching programme, she can help you strengthen your leadership skills to create committed, high-performing and fulfilled teams.
She's also a great sports and music lover. Both universes being an integral part of her life.
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Triana Temer - "I am an Art Advisor providing consulting services on cataloging strategies for collectors and software companies in art." 
As Art Advisor she provides consulting services on cataloging strategies for collectors and software companies in art. Her areas of focus include collection management, acquisitions, art handling, and conservation, ensuring collections are aligned with current standardised practices.
One of the things that draws Triana to her field is how artwork can awaken emotions and become objects closely linked to a family or art institutions history. There is an element of identity carried from the artist to the owner making them intricately connected
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Hester Macdonald - "I am a a garden designer, and I run the Swiss Gardening School."
Hester is a garden designer, she runs the Swiss Gardening School, providing gardening courses for amateurs, and is one of the founders of Chez Théophile, à café and exhibition space, also here in Nyon.
She wears many hats, she is also an author, broadcaster, expert garden judge and garden guide!
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Gaylene Pomeroy - "I have over a decade of experience in Marketing, Communications, and Admissions within international schools in the Lac Léman region."
She has over a decade of experience in Marketing, Communications, and Admissions within international schools in the Lac Léman region. Her background also includes five years in FMCG marketing and several years leading teams at a Communications/PR agency.
Currently exploring new career opportunities, she recently earned her PMI certification to expand her skill set. She is passionate about personal development, continuous learning, branding, and customer experience. Additionally, she has a keen interest in food and travel.
Gaylene is an advocate for “womenpreneurs” and enjoys supporting them. One day, she aspires to launch her own business.
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Stephanie Grawehr - "I help mission-driven entrepreneurs, startups and nonprofits grow their impact, while leveraging tech to keep them sane"
Stephanie helps mission-driven entrepreneurs, startups and nonprofits grow their impact - so they can bring out the best in the human experience, while leveraging tech to keep them sane. She's worn many hats from marketing, client success, partner relations to leading a multidisciplinary global team, with a focus on innovation, growth and operations for scale at a startup through to post-acquisition. Building impactful ventures is where she thrives—through structured execution, creative experimentation, mindfulness and emerging tech like AI.
All things outdoors, movement and mindfulness make my heart sing—only made better if it’s with a book or for a cause, particularly education, intergenerational collaboration, and mental health. Oh, and I’m currently in my sour dough era, and always on the look out for new recipes!
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Alexia Robert - "I am a vocal coach and founder of Le Studio de la Voix in Gland"
Alexia is a vocal coach and founder of Le Studio de la Voix in Gland. She helps singers and speakers of all levels understand how their voice works and learn to use it with more ease, precision and freedom. Both technically and expressively.
She combines strong knowledge of vocal anatomy and physiology with an intuitive, emotion-centered approach. Alexia is both demanding and light-hearted. She loves working in depth, but always with humour, kindness, and a playful energy that makes learning joyful and effective.
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