Here we are Switzerland
Here we are Switzerland has four Focal Points, in Geneva, Lausanne, Basel and Zurich. We aim to connect international professionals moving to Switzerland as accompanying partners, who want to find new opportunities to grow competences while making the most of their time in Switzerland.
We have regular meetings to welcome and update our new members (remote via Zoom). Our Focal Points arrange regular remote meetings as well as local events with different topics for personal and professional development.
Here we are Switzerland is a unique opportunity to find new inspiration for your career, stay connected and embrace the opportunities that come with a life on the move, no matter if you are on sabbatical, in transition or have an established business.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Keep connected and learn about our next events!
When: 28th of April, 6:30pm (CET)
Where: (Remote (Zoom)
When: 26th of May, 2pm (CET)
Where: (Remote (Zoom)
Next Quarterly Chapter Focal Point
When: 30th of June, 2pm (CET)
Where: (Remote (Zoom)
VOLUNTEER ROLES
Want to grow your skills and network AND make an impact?
NEWS
Here we are in Switzerland!
Here we are is a global community of professional travelling partners seeking opportunities abroad and supporting each other in initiating
MEET THE CORE TEAM
Sandrine van den Oudenhoven
Sandrine has initiated the Swiss chapter. She is a career coach and managing director of job4U2. As a French citizen, Sandrine has spent most of her adult life in Switzerland and has also lived in Germany, the US, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Chapter Lead at Here we are Switzerland
_____________________________________
Yaëlle Joffe
Yaëlle is French from Strasbourg who lived in the UK for five years before moving to Switzerland. She studied and worked in accounting and she is now looking for a new career opportunity in recruitment. Yaelle loves travelling, she has visited more than 10 countries including the US and Australia.
Welcome Lead at Here we are Switzerland
_______________________________________
Sophie Cooper
Sophie is a French citizen from Marseille who lived in the UK for many years prior to moving to Basel three years ago. She spent most of her career working in the banking industry, and her last role was coordinating a network of female entrepreneurs for a Business Coach to support each other's business ventures. Following her relocation to Switzerland, she is now training to be a Sophrologist.
Basel Lead at Here we are Switzerland
_______________________________________
Ingvild Hafstad
Ingvild is a seasoned communications specialist from Norway. She moved with her family to California in 2015 where she started her own company and created Gyrate app. She is now living in Switzerland and is providing organisations the tools to build strong leaders and teams and driving successful cultures worldwide.
Communications Lead at Here we are Switzerland
_______________________________________