Jan Rihak – Business Development Aiducation International Switzerland & Boardmember

Responsible for strategic partnerships and business development. Chief Operating Officer with MyMoneyPark, former Engagement Manager with McKinsey & Company. M.B.A from the University of Cambridge, Founding Member of the UK Chapter

“I chose to become an Aiducator because I believe in the concept, it gave me an amazing platform to make an impact, and the team is enthusiastic, entrepreneurial and keen to grow.”

jan.rihak(at)aiducation.org

Patricia Henderson – Aiducator Aiducation International Switzerland

Supports the team in various areas.

"Quality education is the main catalyst to promote peace, social justice, and economic advancement around the world, especially in underprivileged and underserved communities. I’m passionate about the transformative power of education, and have particular inclination towards gender equity, power and privilege, and counseling and mentoring. I’m proud to be part of Aiducation as it strives to tap into students’ potential through meritocratic principles and works with the students to explore the best version of themselves."

patricia.henderson(at)aiducation.org

Roland Knapp – Aiducator Aiducation International Switzerland

Business Development in the French speaking part of Switzerland (Suisse Romandie) - Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management – EHL.

"I’ve joined Aiducation because I’m convinced that education is a priority to each human being, every child should have the opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to live a healthy and productive life. But also due to the extremely professional, highly competent, motivated and hard-working team behind the scenes, dedicated entrepreneurs who strongly believe in the core value of the organization which is supporting education for talented underprivileged youth in underdeveloped countries."

roland.knapp(at)aiducation.org

Florian Becker  – Aiducator Aiducation International Switzerland

Supports the team in various areas.

"For ourselves it is quite natural to have free access to high quality educational standards, for most of the people especially the ones that belong to developing countries this is not the case. To obtain a long-lasting effect as a non-profit organization and thereby work as efficient as possible, it is important to guarantee that at least high potentials from disadvantaged regions get equal educational opportunities. I am proud to be part of a team starting at this particular point and therefore helping to improve the economic, social and intercultural development of the corresponding countries.

florian.becker(at)aiducation.org

Nicolas Nägeli - In loving memory (30.07.1991 - 19.03.2016)

We recently received the tragic news of the sudden death of our beloved Aiducator Nicolas Nägeli. Nicolas tragically lost his life on Saturday, 19th March 2016, while on a snowboarding-tour in the Alps. He was together with a friend on the Aletschhorn-glacier where he was doing what he passionately loved.

Nicolas abrupt and tragic death has left us in deep sorrow and with a sense of a great loss for this immensely bright, talented and gifted human being. His unique personality enabled him to participate in multiple areas and excel. Nicolas was highly committed to Aiducation, working in the Swiss chapter since 2013 as Vice-CEO helping our organisation grow and develop. Through his untimely death, we have lost a dear colleague and a trusting friend. His legacy will continue to inspire us.