The Capacity Team -
with firsthand personal and/or professional experience in migration
Our team brings together a diverse range of professional backgrounds, talents, and cultural origins. As “architects of change” we are collectively dedicated to facilitating individuals’ ability to leverage their skills and potential here in Switzerland, irrespective of gender, age, nationality, religion, race, or socio-economic background.
Isabel is an architect and historian with almost 30 years of professional experience across America and Europe. Since 2011, she has been an active advocate for change in the areas of migration and social entrepreneurship in Switzerland. She co-developed the Access Fast Track programme for the professional integration of highly qualified people and is currently redesigning the entrepreneurship programme.
General Management
Adrienn is an expert in social policy. She is involved in interdisciplinary research on social inclusion and immigration and holds a PhD in Social Policy from the University of Kent. Adrienn co-developed the Access Fast Track programme and has now been successfully implementing the programme since 2022. She is the point of contact for our corporate volunteers.
Programm Management
Caterina has a background in law and mediation. She has been working for NGOs for more than 20 years, particularly in the areas of communications, partnerships and fundraising. She brings her broad experience and interpersonal skills to Capacity in building and maintaining partnerships and in communications.
Partnerships
With over 15 years of experience spanning inclusion and diversity, human capital, and organizational development across multiple countries including Spain, Italy, UK, USA, and India, Piera brings a wealth of expertise to Capacity. As a neuropsychologist, she has an analytical mindset, which she combines with her coaching skills she brings to Capacity to build talent placement, among others.
Talent Placement
Carolin has a Master's degree in Languages with Economics from the University of Mannheim. She brings over 20 years of experience in marketing, communication and fundraising. Having previously worked with a renowned Swiss NGO, Carolin joined Capacity to spearhead fundraising efforts and fortify the financial stability of our programmes.
Fundraising
Juliane holds an MSc in Physical Anthropology from the University of Zurich. For more than 15 years she has worked in HR of large global corporations, SMEs and start-ups and has built up her own consulting firm. Juliane plays a pivotal role in the selection process of programme participants and facilitates Access Fast Track workshops, drawing upon her rich HR background.
Talent Management
Francesca has a background in law and worked in HR in Zurich after gaining experience in law firms in Italy. She has more than five years' experience in international recruitment. Francesca - on maternity leave until the end of July - is a firm believer in the power of a diverse workforce and actively champions our Capacity talent as part of her role.
Talent Management
Julieta has a background in journalism and 17 years of experience in supply chain management. She has been working at Capacity to promote the professional and social integration of people from refugee and migrant backgrounds since 2019. Julieta ensures that alumni and active programme participants feel supported and valued.
Community Management
Blenda has a degree in graphic communication and has worked in various financial institutions in Zurich for over 10 years. Since joining our team in 2019, she has been our all-rounderin areas like graphic design, event coordination, and digital communication. Blenda is committed to advocating for equal opportunities for all, aligning with our team's core values and mission.
Events
Evgeniya is a psychologist and experienced talent development expert. She co-designed the Access Fast Track programme and is responsible for its further development. With her background in organisational psychology, she balances the needs of our migrant talents and the requirements of partnering companies. She is on maternity leave until the end of July.
Programme Development
Monica is an expert in international law and development. A facilitator and ICF-accredited coach, she specialises in conscious leadership, women's empowerment, and social entrepreneurship. Monica is passionate about crafting transformative learning experiences that nurture personal growth. She co-developes our self-employment programme.
Programme Management
Tatiana is a non-profit professional with an MPhil from the University of Cambridge and over a decade of experience working to improve learning systems. As a displaced child and immigrant adult, Tatiana is excited to work in service of migrant communities in Switzerland. Tatiana leads Capacity’s Monitoring & Evaluation activities, as well as supports the Self-Employment Pilot.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Ajdin studies Language and Integration at ZHAW and supports Capacity as part of his Bachelor Degree. He possesses a variety of skills from his former work in the educational and public sector. For him, language and integration go hand in hand in people's work and private life.
Intern & ZHAW Student
Board
Our operational team is supported by a diverse board of directors.
Chairman of the Board
International Project Director (retired)
Business Development und Partnerships
Co-Founder and COO | Pepicon
Multi-Stakeholder Alliances, Fundraising and Safeguarding Officer
Director Strategy | European Commons
Organisational and talent development
Director Business Strategy | Zurich
IT und Digitalisation and Data Protection Officer
Management und Governance
Finance Director (retired)
Entreprenuership & Corporate Partnerships
CEO & Co-Founder | Kickstart
Finance
Bookkeeper and Controller | Galerie Gmurzynska
Volunteers
Helping hands and thinking minds: We are grateful for the support of our current volunteers who bring their experience and talents to our team.
HR-Expert und Support Access Fast Track
HR Specialist
Translations
HR Specialist
Translations
Lawyer