Published on 3 June 2024

Focus on women

Women have been working in technical professions, geoinformatics and, namely, the field of geoinformation for a long time now. So we choose to turn our attention to the women in our federal office.

Viola Amherd, head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) with the employees of swisstopo who are on focus in this edition. Clockwise from the centre: Viola Amherd, Brigitte Bieri, Camille Litty, Monika Allemann, Joan Sturm, Lea Dauwalder, Roxane Pott, Yogani Yogalingam — © Adrian Moser Photography

In this issue of «Folio», find out how they are preserving Switzerland’s topographical heritage – combining tradition and innovation with great dedication and attention to detail while also pursuing digital transformation and forging new career paths – and why they should have the confidence to aim even higher. 

May these portraits serve as role models, inspiring and encouraging many more girls and women!

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Mi auguro che in futuro un numero ancora maggiore di donne si interessi al nostro settore specialistico.

Fridolin Wicki, Direktor des Bundesamts für Landestopografie swisstopo