Florence Foster

Florence Foster is an accomplished researcher and social justice advocate with a wealth of expertise in diplomacy, human rights, arms control, and conflict resolution. With over a decade of international experience, she has held pivotal roles engaging with the United Nations system, through which she has driven initiatives that integrate human rights and peacebuilding, enhance accountability mechanisms, and address the far-reaching impact of business on global security, notably the arms sector.

Her field experience spans challenging contexts, including the Central African Republic and West Africa. There she engaged directly with affected communities, government actors, and international organizations to reduce violence and protect civilians, notably through the development of innovative processes for community security in post-conflict regions. Before starting at the Geneva Academy, Florence led the Quaker United Nations Program on Peace & Disarmament in Geneva where her work consistently bridged policy and practice, by facilitating quiet diplomacy and expert discussions at the highest levels. Providing expert advice and shadow support to a diverse range of processes and institutions was also central to that role.

Throughout her career she contributed extensively to thought leadership in her field, with a portfolio of publications and presentations addressing today’s critical global challenges.

As Senior Project Manager at the Geneva Academy, Florence leverages her multidisciplinary expertise, strategic leadership skills, and deep commitment to fostering impactful change.