The Geneva Communicators Network (GCN) provides a platform for communications professionals working in the Lake Geneva region to meet and share views, news and information. Currently there are over 1000 members from communications, public relations, media and marketing.

Our activities include:

• Lunchtime seminars on communications related topics with guest speakers
• 1-day workshops
• After-work social events

You’ll find news about these and other local events on our website, as well as communications jobs, education opportunities and publications.

GCN membership is FREE and open to anyone working in communications in the region – join us today!

The network is run by a team of volunteers and has no commercial affiliation.

The Geneva Communicators Network is a non-for-profit association established in compliance with Articles 60 to 79 of the Swiss Civil Code; view the statutes (pdf – in French).

Patricia Goldschmid is an Independent Researcher, Evaluation and Communication Specialist based in Geneva. She has over two decades of global experience in the international public and private sectors working on consultations with international organisations, foundations, NGOs, as well as private companies. She holds an Honours Master of Science in Communication Management from the University of Lugano, Switzerland, and spent over 15 years teaching at the university level (undergraduate and graduate). Patricia also manages The Goldschmid Archive, a repository of diaries from her grandfather’s historical geological expeditions in Latin America and the Middle East. She is also a passionate photographer. Contact Patricia Goldschmid

Glenn O’Neil has led evaluation, research and communication projects for NGOs, international organisations and companies. Glenn’s area of expertise is in evaluation of communication programmes, which you can learn more about on his Intelligent Measurement blog. Glenn is a founder of Owl RE, which supports organisations in analysing, assessing and evaluating activities in the communications, humanitarian and development fields, in addition to teaching research and communications courses, currently with the Webster Geneva Campus. Glenn holds a PhD in evaluation methodology from the LSE, UK and has a Masters of Science in Communications from the University of Lugano, Switzerland. In the decade prior, Glenn managed communication, education and training programs for the International Red Cross in Africa, Asia and Europe. And most importantly, Glenn plays ukuele, mandolin and keyboards with The Oligarks. Contact Glenn O’Neil