US President John F Kennedy recommended in 1962 that one individual could make a distinction, and everybody ought to attempt. Fifteen years later, in 1977, a child lady was born in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, to Swiss mother and father, René and Esther Schiegg. A twin citizen of the US and Switzerland, Nicole Schiegg was destined to show that one individual actually could make a distinction. As a author, spokesperson, and strategist, Schiegg promoted international public well being and improvement initiatives, in addition to gender fairness and equality in healthcare, on the world stage.

During her quick lifetime, Schiegg labored with probably the most influential leaders in international well being. She was a political appointee in two US presidential administrations (serving within the White House, US State Department, and the US Agency for International Development (USAID)). She additionally labored with the World Health Organization, UN companies, non-governmental organisations, and universities. She not solely succeeded in making the world a greater and a more healthy place, she additionally made a legion of excellent buddies whereas doing so.

Using her abilities as a strategist and communications adviser, Schiegg helped a type of buddies, Tedros Ghebreyesus Adhanom, run for election as WHO’s director common. Tedros …