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.
