Nora Wilhelm is a social innovator, entrepreneur and researcher committed to a world where people and planet can thrive. A changemaker since her teenage years, she has a background in youth engagement and active citizenship. From 2014-2016, she chaired the European Youth Parliament Switzerland and organised an international session of the EYP in Laax (GR) under the patronage of the then Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter. In 2017, she co-founded collaboratio helvetica, an initiative that catalyses systemic change towards the 2030 Agenda in Switzerland by cultivating a cross-sector innovation ecosystem, building the necessary capacities, sharing open knowledge and empowering leaders for systemic change. She has been recognised for her outstanding contribution by Forbes (30 under 30), UNEP, UNESCO and the Swiss government, among others. She has spoken at events such as the Swiss Development Cooperation Conference, the Swiss Conference of Mayors, TEDx and on global stages alongside high-level changemakers such as Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus. She holds a BA in International Affairs from the University of St. Gallen and an MSt in Social Innovation from the University of Cambridge. In 2023, she co-founded the well – change atelier to develop art-based processes and tools to cultivate connection, creativity and well-being and make them accessible for more people.
