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Glatt Tower
Neue Winterthurerstrasse 99, 8304 Wallisellen
Eleventh Floor
Wallisellen, Zürich (de), 8304
Switzerland

Antonella Santuccione Chadha

Antonella Santuccione Chadha is a world-renowned medical doctor specializing in neuroscience and psychiatry, with extensive expertise in research, clinical development, and leadership. As the founder and pro bono CEO of the Women’s Brain Foundation, she champions precision medicine to study the impact of sex and gender on brain and mental diseases. She also serves as Vice-President and board member of Euresearch, guiding innovation across Switzerland and Europe. Her leadership and strategic guidance have been instrumental in the success of various start-ups, and she has provided valuable counsel to presidents, CEOs, boards of directors, and junior colleagues. Dr. Chadha is the author of several peer-reviewed publications in the fields of neuroscience and sex and gender medicine and has written multiple books on these topics. With a diverse career spanning academia, the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory bodies, and policy organizations, she has led multidisciplinary teams to success in corporate, academic, and hospital settings. Her leadership has earned her several prestigious accolades, including being among Switzerland's Top 100 Women in Business since 2018, Woman of the Year in Switzerland (2019), and the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award (2022). In 2024, she received the “Women Empowering Award” and is being honored for her contributions to Swiss scientific progress with the "Katherinenturm" Project.

Ariella Kaeslin

Ariella Kaeslin is a former Swiss elite gymnast who represented her country at the Olympic Games and World Championships, earning numerous titles throughout her career. After years of intense dedication, she faced burnout, leading her to step away from the sport and embark on a journey of self-discovery. Ariella holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science and Physiotherapy and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Psychology. Today, she is an advocate for mental health and well-being, combining her athletic experience and academic knowledge to inspire others to find balance and resilience in high-performance environments.

Farzana Mursal Alizada

Farzana Mursal Alizada is an expert in human rights, gender equality, and community development, with years of experience working across diverse sectors. Her work primarily focuses on supporting marginalized groups, particularly women and refugees, by advocating for their inclusion and empowerment. She has been involved in research and advisory roles, addressing the needs of individuals affected by conflict and disability, and facilitating their integration into society. Throughout her career, she has contributed to projects that bridge cultural and linguistic divides, helping migrants navigate complex systems and access essential resources. She is deeply committed to fostering sustainable development, advocating for gender equality, and promoting the rights of vulnerable populations. Her experience spans international organizations and governmental sectors, where she has played a crucial role in advancing social justice and community engagement. Mursal has been a dedicated advocate for these causes since 2013, working to create more inclusive and equitable environments.

Gaëlle Thalmann

Holder of the Swiss Goalkeepers' record for National Team appearances (109), Gaëlle Thalmann has played football for 20 years in the first divisions in Switzerland, Germany, Italy and Spain and has won the championship in the three first mentioned countries. The 38-year-old has participated in two FIFA Women's World Cup, two UEFA Women's Euro and five UEFA Women's Champions Leagues. After her farewell in the Summer of 2023, she moved to Ticino where she has been Head of Women's Soccer at FC Lugano until December 2024 and where she is currently U19 Goalkeeper Coach at Team Ticino, a male team, a Brand Ambassador for FC Lugano and a football expert for the Swiss Italian-speaking TV RSI, for which she comments the Women's National Team's games.

Guy Bodenmann

Guy Bodenmann is a Full Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Zurich since 2008. Previously, he directed the Institute for Family Research and Counseling at the University of Fribourg for 14 years, also serving as Associate Professor of Clinical Relationship Psychology from 2001 to 2008 and as Assistant Professor from 1999 to 2001. His research centers on the interplay between stress and relationships, the impact of relationships on psychological disorders, relationship conflicts and child development, and preventing relationship distress. He pioneered the concept of dyadic coping - how couples manage stress together - and developed the widely-used Dyadic Coping Inventory (DCI), translated into 24 languages. A cognitive-behavioral therapist, couple therapist, trainer, and supervisor, Bodenmann also created the 3-phase method and the coping-oriented approach for couple therapy, as well as the Couples Coping Enhancement Training (CCET), an evidence-based program to strengthen relationships. He is the author of over 25 books and more than 300 scientific publications. A 2021 scoping review from the United States ranked him among the most influential relationship researchers in the world today.