WHO ARE WE?
We are a bunch of fun and motivated people who like spending time outdoors and doing nice stuff together! And this includes drinking beer at the Bain des Pâquis ;)
Maëlle
Co-founder - Activity Lead and General Support
Reach out to me for any ski or ski touring-related questions! I love skiing but also climbing, hiking, running, windsurfing, beerdrinking... Happy to discuss these with you!
Shestin
Co-founder - Activity Lead and General Support
Up for anything that’s outside of cell phone range - hiking, sailing, skiing, and climbing.
Ask me about hiking or organizing your own activity!
The best part about this initiative has been getting people to try things for the first time, so even if you’ve never hiked or skied - join us!
Juan Diego
Liaison of IHEID FC to the Outdoors Initiative
Hello I am Juan Diego Prado! I am the liaison of the Institute’s football team, IHEID FC, to the Outdoors Initiative. I am in charge of coordinating all funding and administration that relates to the football team but I also help out with other Outdoor Initiative events. Besides playing and watching football, I like to play tennis, watch too many other sports, travel around as much as I can, cook, and go out for food and drinks with friends.
David
Activity Lead: Climbing
Hey there! I'm David Hoffmann, born and raised in Luxembourg. At the Outdoor Initiative, I'm activity lead for bouldering and climbing as well as general support to the board. I'm a passionate, climber, cyclist (roadie and mountainbiker), sailor and skier. I've competed in bouldering at the University of Manchester, finished the explorer days of the Maxxis Bike Transalp race and I'm currently in the process of getting my high seas sailing license.
I'll seize every opportunity to be outdoors and be active.
Fanelly
Co-President
Hi everyone! My name is Fanelly and I'm a first-year MINT student in Conflict, Peace, and Security. You'll see me this year if you go skiing! I am one of the activity lead for skiing this winter and I'm looking forward to meeting all of you in the mountains.
On my free time, during the summer I go trekking, hiking, sailing, and surfing. And during the winter I go skiing as often as I can!
Also, I highly recommend hiking on the Tour du Mont Blanc Trek ;)
Cheers!
Tessa
Activity Lead
Hi all, I’m Tessa, and I’m a second-year masters’ student in International Law. As originally a flat-lander being (I’m from the Netherlands) I relish living between the mountains right now and therefore go hiking as much as possible! My other favorite outdoor activities are ice skating and kayaking, and in terms of non-sports activities you can find me trying out new recipes, reading in the botanical garden, and trying to challenge my top-3 cafe’s in Geneva (feel free to message me for tips (: ). I’m looking forward to meeting you all during our activities.
Agathe
Hello, my name is Agathe,
I'm from France and currently in my second year of MDEV with the Mobilities and Environment specializations. Some of the sports and activities I enjoy include tennis, yoga, hiking and sailing. I joined the Outdoors Initiative board to offer support to its co-presidents and activity leads (in other words I don't have a set position). I'm very grateful to be a part of and contribute to this much needed student association, for us to make the most of what the Swiss outdoors have to offer!
Cleopatra
Activity Lead
Hey! I’m Cleopatra. I’m a second year in the masters program studying global security and international finance. I have been skiing since I could walk and even learned how to snowboard. In the summertime, I like to hike, wakeboard and spend time at the beach. My most recent outdoor hobby is learning how to sail!
Emmeline
Co-President & Web Designer
Hey! I’m Emmeline, responsible for the website of the outdoors initiative! It has been worked on a lot already last year, the idea is to give some ideas of hikes, climbs, biking spots, sailing recommendations and cheap ski options around! Other than that, I love hanging out in the mountains, hiking and bivouacking (even in winter), taking a swim in mountain lakes, mountain biking, I climb both outside and inside as regularly as I can, and love running! Playing music around a campfire is also one of my favourite things to do! Please do reach out to me if you’d like to know anything about these activities, or if you are just searching for a buddy for any of this!
Michele
Activity Lead
Ciao! I'm a second year MIA student, born and raise in Switzerland. I have always been passionate about outdoor sports, but since I was born I have had a passion for mountains, climbing, hiking, skiing, but especially ski touring.
Lara
Co-President
Hey Hey! I'm a first year MINT student from the UK and my main sport is swimming but I'm also big into hiking, running and cycling. I'm a firm believer all outdoor activities should finish with a pint, you have to have balance! Being from the UK, I'm not such a big skier but very excited to get out on the slopes this season. Come find me for the Monday morning sunrise swim in Lac Leman!
Amédée
Activity Lead
Born in the countryside, on the foothills of the Alps of Fribourg, I didn’t have the choice but to like mountains, nature, and cheese. In the summer, my natural habitats are mountain peaks, rivers, and lakes. In winter, you can find me on ski slopes, around a fondue pot, or over mulled wine. Across the year, you’ll see me in climbing gyms, running in the forests and the fields, or bathing in the lake. Because yes, you can also swim in Geneva Lake during the winter. Come and try with me.
Jack
Communications Director
Hey! I’m Jack and one if your communications directors. I’m a first year here and in the MINT - environment and sustainability track. You can find me indoor bouldering with our group, hiking and skiing (I even brought my own skiis!) i am looking forward to getting you involved with some amazing adventures.
Hushita
Treasurer
Léo
Activity Lead
