Isabel Rochat, president

Born in Jussy and holding a degree in political science from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Isabel Rochat has extensive experience in public administration, diplomacy, and humanitarian action.
She began her career as an economist before entering politics. Former Mayor of Thônex and Geneva State Councillor, she successively headed the Department of Security and later the Department of Solidarity and Employment.
She continues today her commitment to public service as President of the Board of Trustees of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, former Ombudsperson at the Bureau of the Amiable Compositeur, member of the Executive Committee of the Swiss Association for Alzheimer’s Research, and member of the Executive Committee of UNIGE Alumni.
Married and mother of three children, she shares with her husband an active humanitarian engagement, particularly in Africa.