Abigayle Mapanao

Abigayle Mapanao joined the Foundation in November 2023. She is originally from the Philippines but also grew up in Gabon, Tanzania and Switzerland. Abigayle studied psychology and worked in the aviation industry for 7 years, first as a ground handling agent and later as a duty and customer service manager in ground operations. She was an active member at the students' association AIESEC and worked as an audio-visual moderator for the International Telecommunications Union. Through her travels and personal path, Abigayle decided to change her professional career and make a contribution to subjects which are important to her, such as children and human rights, child protection, humanitarian challenges and equity. She also strongly believes that people should be at the heart of all aspects of our personal et professional life. Abigayle has Filipino and Swiss citizenship and lives in Geneva with her son.