About SWAN. About Us.

SWAN unites all professionals in Switzerland with an academic background in nutrition – independent and multifaceted

Our Vision

A strong, connected community for all professionals in Switzerland with an academic background in nutrition – a network uniting motivated peers and their expertise actively shaping future decisions in the nutrition landscape.

Our Values

We stand for professional expertise and quality, guided by social responsibility. As a politically and financially independent organisation, we maintain full autonomy. Our exchange with people and organisations is defined by expert knowledge, open-mindedness, and a genuine interest in their perspectives.

Our Focus

We focus on nutrition – from every angle. By bringing together diverse professional groups, we foster networking and collaboration, thereby enhancing the visibility of academic nutrition professionals.

Our Uniqueness

SWAN offers a space for professional exchange, mentorship, and growth – no matter your background, current role, or career aspirations. We welcome ALL academic nutrition professionals to connect and benefit from one another.

Board

We are a dedicated team of nutrition professionals with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.

Isabelle Frey-Wagner

Co-President

Nutrition expertise spans a wealth of professional fields – SWAN brings it to light and brings us together.

Martina Holzmann

Co-President

Connecting nutrition professionals, exchanging ideas, and shaping the future of nutritional science together.

Samantha Ballo-Peters

Board member

Strengthening academically trained nutrition professionals in Switzerland is close to my heart. That is why I am committed to the SWAN board – working, amongst other things, to protect the SWAN brand and to develop formats that encourage exchange and connection.

Melanie Loessner

Board member

I am committed to SWAN because sound nutritional science, backed by dedicated people, has the power to make a lasting difference to our health and society.

Melanie Stoll

Board member

Numbers are my strength – connecting nutrition experts is my motivation.

Joyce Haddad

Board member

I joined SWAN because I was looking for a sense of belonging – something every person needs to feel secure, accepted, and grounded in their professional journey. As head of the International Network Group, I hope to foster that same sense of belonging for international nutrition professionals in Switzerland.

Manuela Rossi

Board member

I am involved with SWAN because together we are shaping a network where we meet as equals and new ideas are given room to flourish.

Anaëlle Hänggi

Board member

With SWAN, I would like to help raise the visibility of the diverse range of nutrition professions in Switzerland and strengthen the exchange of knowledge within the field.

Enesa Tucic

Board member

Ich schätze Swan als wertvolle Plattform, die Ernährungsfachpersonen aus diversen Bereichen vernetzt, ein Miteinander fördert und als Inspirations- und Ideenquelle dient.

Working Groups

Get involved where you want to make a difference – in communication, networking, or expertise.

LivePorträts

We bring members together to discover diverse career paths and connect with inspiring professionals.

Foyer

At the SWAN Foyer, members present themselves, their projects, and areas of focus – as a foundation for genuine networking.

Digital

We shape SWAN’s digital presence – from the website to social media. This is where you can contribute your interest in communication and all things digital.