Linda Peterhans is a Programme Manager working on youth leadership-related projects under the Youth & Peace programme. She manages the Kofi Annan Changemakers, an intergenerational initiative that aims to make young people’s voices count by giving them a chance to dialogue with and seek counsel from experienced leaders on diverse issues. This allows leaders to better understand young people’s preoccupations. Linda also oversees Rooting for the Future and The Sawa Project.
Prior to that, Linda worked in the Arts and Culture team of the World Economic Forum, leading a leadership programme with artists and managing the Cultural Leaders network. She also worked in the humanitarian sector in the Middle East where she coordinated cultural projects.
Linda Peterhans holds a Master’s Degree in Anthropology and Sociology from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies and The American University in Cairo. You can find her on LinkedIn.
