Sanela M. Lee is a peacebuilder, social entrepreneur and founder of SANCHILD. A former refugee from Bosnia now living in Switzerland, she turned her own journey of healing and resilience after war into a lifelong commitment to peace.
Through SANCHILD, Sanela works with post-war communities affected by division and collective intergenerational trauma, empowering a new generation to move beyond inherited conflicts. She leads the Harmony Program, SANCHILD’s flagship initiative, which builds trust, healing and reconciliation and equips local changemakers to launch Harmony Ripple Projects in their own communities.
Sanela brings over 20 years of experience as an international HR consultant and coach, specialising in HR transformation, leadership, change management and process automation for multinational companies. She is also an expert and mentor at MassChallenge Switzerland.
In addition to SANCHILD’s initiatives, Sanela serves as a Rotary International Representative to the United Nations in Geneva. In 2024–25, Rotary International honoured her as a People of Action: Champion of Peace.
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