Samantha Atia
Areas of work at the SHRI
The Office Manager ensures the efficient coordination and organisation of the SHRI. This involves managing administrative and financial processes, as well as responsibility for HR tasks. The role also includes oversight of the Institution’s IT requirements and playing an active role in planning and delivering events.
Education and experience
Samantha Atia (she/her) was responsible for setting up the SHRI as interim Administrative Coordinator from August 2023, before taking up her current role as Office Manager. She has commercial training and holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Anthropology and German as a Foreign Language. She has also completed further training as an HR assistant.
Samantha Atia has wide-ranging expertise in a number of sectors, including experience in public administration, project management and supporting learners. She has gained valuable insights in the area of human rights, in particular through a previous position at the City of Zurich’s Office for Diversity, Integration and Antiracism.
Languages: German, English, French, Arabic