Alan is the Programs & Engagement Coordinator in the Science Department at Sight and Life. He holds degrees in Business & Economics and European Global Studies from the University of Basel and is pursuing a postgraduate MAS in International Health at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute.

With an interdisciplinary background spanning business analysis, finance, project management, and research, he brings a versatile skill set to translating complex challenges into actionable outcomes.

At Sight and Life, Alan supports research and program implementation, strengthens fundraising operations, and engages with stakeholders to advance the organization’s mission. Passionate about food systems, health, and sustainability, he advocates for systems thinking, cross-sector collaboration, and the use of innovation to drive lasting impact.

Core functions: Stakeholder and operations coordinator in the science department

Core areas of interest: Public health, health systems, cross-sectional collaboration, interdisciplinarity, sustainability
Approach to work: Structured and systematic, with an eye for the detail

Core areas of research: Economics, global studies, public health

Core Qualifications:  Business & Economics (BA), European Global Studies (MA), International Health (MAS - ongoing)

Past organizations: University Hospital Basel, Fairtrade Max Havelaar Foundation