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Arielle Wagenknecht
Geneva, Switzerland
Age: 60-69
Nominated for: Membership Committee
As: Member
Nominated by: Swiss Association of University Women

 

Professional Field and/or Present Occupation Health Management, Hospital Organization, Consultant in Public Health
President of a large Institution for persons mentally handiccapped
Skills and experience from the last 10 years which qualify her for this position

Swiss Association of University Women (SAUW) : CIR
Past Vice-President
Board member since 1995
Chief Editor of the Swiss "Bulletin"

Geneva's Association of University Women : Vice-President
Editor of the Geneva's "Bulletin"
In charge of the cultural relations and the web site


IFUW experience: I have attended 3 IFUW Conferences and 3 meetings of our Regional
group in Europe (UWE).
I served as a member of the Status of Women Committee
I have volunteered to work at the Headquarters in Geneva


Goals for the position and the contribution the candidate believes she can personally make if elected or appointed

Goals for the position of Committee member of the Membership Committee:
- to initiate programmes to strengthen and support existing NFAs

- to provide guidance to new and established NFAs on the development of sound
organizational structures and practices


Contribution I could personally make if elected:
- As a member of SAUW and former president of the Geneva's Coucil of Women, I am
used to work on membership policies, to initiate programs to strengthen and support
existing associate members and to promote membership growth.

- I have organized many workshops and seminars, some at IFUW Conferences and have a
great interest in mentoring our new members.

- If elected in the Membership Committee, I am ready to travel to countries where we
may start new national affiliates or where NFAs need help or support.

Education: University of Geneva, Switzerland, 1978, licence en psychologie clinique
Mother Language: French
Ability to speak English: Excellent
Ability to understand spoken English: Excellent
Ability to read English: Excellent
Ability to write English: Excellent
Other languages:

Italian: excellent

German: good

Computer skills: Considerable experience sending e-mails and using the Internet
Internet Access: Regular access to e-mail at home or the office

 

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