Pascale is Swiss with a background as a tax and estate planning lawyer.
She served for years on the boards of different schools and organizations, and is currently Board Chair for Foundations for Learning. With a son in Swiss University, Pascale believes deeply in supporting children to fulfill their potential.

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Dina has now lived in the Basel since 2000. She earned her MA in Architecture and pursued doctoral studies in the field of computational modelling of design processes in the USA. Dina founded architecture walks and talks in 2007, drawing on her professional interest in architecture as well as her desire to share the knowledge she gained while exploring the Basel area. She offers bespoke guided tours and illustrated presentations on architecture related topics.

Stefanie has a background as a German teacher working in both Swiss public and private schools. Being a parent that has moved internationally has given her valuable insights into the Swiss education sector and a passion to help international families settle into their new school life. Her mission is to assist expats in navigating the Swiss school system.

Douglas has lived in 10 states in the US and that many countries, including Switzerland. 
Professionally, Douglas has more than 30-year experience in the Life Science industry. Central for Douglas is his family: his 2 daughters and wife. Douglas recently picked up a trombone after 40 years and joined a Basel Guggenmusik Clique and now is part of the Fasnacht noise and Räppeli.

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Vanessa arrived in Switzerland in 2003. Straight off the plane from New York City, the city of pizza, burgers, bagels, and dirty water hot dogs. Even though she struggled at first adapting to the food in Switzerland, she can now say her diet (and lifestyle) has shifted for the better. She loves to help people find ‘their food’ that they love in Switzerland, and the food that loves them back.

Alain was born and grew up in Basel. He is deeply rooted in the city and its traditions. He has been an active carnival reveller in one of the oldest carnival cliques since childhood and is a member of one of Basel's historic guilds. Even though the centre of his life is very much focused on Basel, he loves cultural trips to other countries to broaden his horizons.

Sandra moved to Basel with her Swiss husband in 2019 from a high-
level career in NYC. Sandra grew up all over and has experience changing schools, different curricula and moving. With two boys in Swiss
school, Sandra co-founded FIND MY SWISS SCHOOL to offer the
support she wished she had.

Megan has been in Switzerland since 2010. After working in the medical device industry for 17 years, last year, she started her own business. She is a wellbeing and personal development coach, but she also helps female solo entrepreneurs build their online businesses with digital tools. She’s always ready to meet new people.

Helen grew up in Ghana, the UK and New Zealand. For over 45 years, she has been living in Switzerland working as an editor and business translator before qualifying as a funeral celebrant in the UK and Switzerland. Her company, Swiss Funeral Celebrant, offers personalized English-language funeral ceremonies in all parts of German-speaking Switzerland. 

Maria Blatkowska is a marketing and communications professional with experience in pharma, healthcare, and event management.  A Polish transplant to Basel, she volunteers with community organizations, hikes in the Alps, and perfects plant-based recipes that prove vegan cooking is delicious.

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Andrea is Personal Health Coach with a passion for supporting startup founders and teams optimise their health for ultimate success. She has a background in International Studies, Masters in International Business and is also a yoga teacher and certified integrative nutrition coach.

Sabine is an online German language teacher, content creator, editor and podcaster. She holds several examiner licenses for TELC and ÖSD and prepares students for all common German language exams and more. Her podcast focuses on interesting topics for German learners and reaches listeners in over 80 countries worldwide.

Maria Ferreira has Spanish roots and was born in Switzerland. She specializes in adult education and teaches German and Spanish. She has been leading the GGG courses in Basel since June 2024. She lives with her family in the heart of Basel.

Charles is a Brit, based in the Zürich area, but who’s first Swiss experience was of Basel. He loves to travel to Greece (with his Greek wife) and Italy. He speaks 5 languages, loves to read and collects art. 

In his base of Basel, Switzerland, Teddy has founded and runs On The Run Comedy Club, also assisting with The Beast, Basel’s first bona fide comedy club. Headlining shows across Europe, Teddy's comedy veers from the profound to the inane to the stupid, keeping audiences on their toes, despite this being a very uncomfortable way to sit. 

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Amruta's day job is that of a Change and Communications Manager and her passion lies in enchanting narratives that are a fusion of captivating photography and exquisite prose. Amruta is also a skilled dancer and loves to share Indian culture with her environment through food, dance, and cultural exchange while imbibing the Swissness that Basel offers.