Patricia Danzi, a Swiss-Nigerian humanitarian and former Olympic athlete, is fluent in seven languages and has dedicated her career to international development, aid, and climate action. As the first woman Director-General of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in 2020, she focuses on development, aid, equality, and migration’s effects in Switzerland and beyond. With 25 years at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), she led operations in challenging regions across Africa and the Americas. Her multicultural background helps her connect deeply with those she serves.