Lea Zanola is a creative, reliable, and highly professional freelance consultant specializing in strategy and project development, capacity building, and applied research.

She is a changemaker, social innovator, and entrepreneur with a strong focus on (youth) employment, employability, and (vocational) skills development.

With a background in Human and Economic Geography, Lea has extensive educational experience, including a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science from Swiss universities.

Having studied at prestigious institutions like the University of Zurich and Lausanne, Lea's academic background also includes modern languages with Russian.

She further enriched her skills at the STRIDE UnSchool for Entrepreneurial and Collaborative Leadership and obtained a Master of Advanced Studies in Development and Cooperation from ETH NADEL Center.

Lea Zanola's professional journey includes roles such as the President of the Board at DROPS Community Progress, Technical Officer at the International Labour Organization, and Programme Officer at the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.

Her experience extends to socio-economic research, development cooperation, and youth employability programs, showcasing her dedication to community-driven initiatives and multi-stakeholder processes.

Locally anchored in Zurich, Switzerland, Lea is globally minded, particularly active in regions like the Middle East (Lebanon) and the Western Balkans.

As a team player committed to collaboration and co-creation, she brings a wealth of expertise to international cooperation projects.