Our team
As one of over 130 FAO offices worldwide, the FAO Liaison Office in Geneva is comprised of a diverse group of experts dedicated to advocating for the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. Our team speaks 14 languages, ensuring a rich diversity of perspectives and expertise.
Director
 | Dominique Burgeon, Director |
Front Office
 | Margaret Omumbwa, Office Assistant |  | Sarah Hayes, |
Administration
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Communication
 | Ki Jung Min, Communication Officer |  | |
Partnerships
.png?sfvrsn=1f2db2ec_1) | Tom Heilandt, |  | Adriano Timossi, Partnerships and Outreach Specialist (Swiss Relations and International Geneva) |
Humanitarian affairs
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Environment (Climate, Biodiversity, Ecosystems Restoration)
 | Delphine Babin-Pelliard, Senior Liaison Specialist (Environment and Nutrition) | .png?sfvrsn=72fafd0b_1) | Ei Hnin Hlaing, Young Professional Officer (Environment and Risk-Informed Early Action Partnership) |
One Health and Food Safety
.png?sfvrsn=1f82565c_1) | Julio Pinto, Animal Health Officer (One Health: Outposted from NSA) | .png?sfvrsn=c3ca2606_1) | Xiaoyi Wang, Junior Liaison Specialist (One Health and Nutrition) |
Inclusive Rural Development and Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
.png?sfvrsn=81960946_1) | Anna Ricoy, Liaison Officer (Inclusive Rural Development and SIDS) | | |
Trade
.png?sfvrsn=a6a06e1c_1) | Pinar Karakaya, Economist (Agriculture and fisheries trade) | | |
Private sector engagement
.png?sfvrsn=a42e6476_1) | Geir Ulle, Private Sector Engagement Specialist | | |
Youth Engagement and World Food Forum
 | Sebastian Chavez, Youth Engagement Specialist (World Food Forum) | | |