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Patricia Pestalozzi

Board memberPHF

Biography

Patricia leads the Solania Foundation, a grant-making organization supporting mental health across sub-Saharan Africa, a focus that has grown into a deep commitment and passion. In parallel, impact investing approaches are being pursued to contribute to more sustainable and inclusive systems across environmental, social, and mental health themes, with a focus on underserved communities.
Earlier in her career, Patricia worked as a product manager and consultant at Oracle in California. She holds a Master’s in Computer Science from Stanford University and a DAS in Strategic and Operational Philanthropy from the University of Geneva.
A lifelong volunteer, Patricia has lived in the US, Hong Kong, and Mexico, and is now based in her hometown in Switzerland.