Ilona Rezso
President of the Founding Committee of Skilled Women Worldwide
Master of Science in Economics, HEC, University of Lausanne
1995 to date, Founder and Director of a real estate agency
2003 to date, Associate Judge for the Justice of Peace, Protection Authority for adults and children
2015 to date, Member of the Board of Directors of Partage, French international solidarity association of public utility, from September 2019 till February 2024, vice president
2003-2017, Teacher of Economics and Law, four years as head of career guidance
2023 to date, member of the Committee of ADF-VAUD of public utility, women’s rights association
“More than a hope that things change, they are concrete actions that will achieve fairness and therefore gender equality. Educated women will begin to change their own community, their society by participating more actively for a better future for all. “
Géraldine Torchio
Treasurer of the Founding Committee Skilled Women Worldwide
Master’s degree II in Social Sciences, University of Paris X
2013 to date, French language and History Teacher, special educational needs teacher
“Defending the rights of women and work towards true gender equality require a commitment from all of us. I firmly believe that an independent and free woman thinking about her future with serenity will contribute in making our world a little better place. Skilled Women Worldwide works with passion for this purpose and it is a real joy to participate in this project. “
Xénia Châtelain
Secretary of the Founding Committee Skilled Women Worldwide
Master in Gender Studies, University of Geneva
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, University of Geneva
2017 to 2019, Master in Gender Studies at the University of Geneva
2017, internship at Hillary Clinton Nursing School, Rampur Maniharan
2014 to 2015, French-English Translator at GIMUN, NGO with consultative status with ECOSOC
2020 to date, Head of Equal opportunities, Fondation Science et Jeunesse
“Education is central to our approach because it is the source of social progress. By facilitating access, Skilled Women Worldwide accompanies women of all backgrounds through part of their life journey using an international network of solidarity. I aspire to develop our project inclusively because each can contribute to the actions we take.”
Marika Fellay-Davoli
Member of the Founding Board of Skilled Women Worldwide
Master of Advanced Studies in Children’s Rights, IUKB – University of Freiburg
Degree in Literature, University of Geneva
2014 to date, Member of the Christmas Ark Committee, Swiss association for child support in foster families
2010 to present, School mediation
2001 to date, French language and German language Teacher
“At the heart of my teaching profession is the strong conviction that education and training are key hubs in each person’s existence. I therefore feel a solidarity with far too many women who do not have this access and am determined to get involved in Skilled Women Worldwide for more justice.”