Barbara Schmid-Federer | |
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 Schmid-Federer in 2007 | |
| Former President of the Swiss Red Cross | |
| In office June 2022 – June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Heiniger |
| Vice President of Pro Juventute | |
| Assumed office April 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Stefan Portmann |
| President of Pro Juventute | |
| In office November 2019 – April 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Josef Felder |
| Succeeded by | Stefan Portmann |
| Member of the National Council | |
| In office 2007–2018 | |
| Succeeded by | Philipp Kutter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Barbara Federer 10 November 1965 Zürich, Canton of Zürich, Switzerland |
| Political party | CVP |
| Spouse | Lorenz Schmid |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Männedorf, Meilen District |
| Alma mater | University of Zurich |
| Occupation | politician, philanthropist, schoolteacher |
| Website | schmid-federer.ch |
Barbara Schmid-Federer (born 10 November 1965) is a Swiss politician, educator, and philanthropist. A member of the Christian Democratic People's Party of Switzerland, she was elected to a seat in the National Council in 2007, serving until 2018. As a member of the National Council, Schmid-Federer spearheaded family policy and children's safety initiatives, including public breastfeeding and cyberbullying prevention in her platforms. She was appointed as president of Pro Juventute in 2019 and served in that capacity until 2022, when she assumed the role of Vice President. She served as President of the Swiss Red Cross between 2022 and 2023. [1]
- ^ swissinfo.ch/mga (2 June 2023). "Swiss Red Cross president steps down after damning report". SWI swissinfo.ch. Retrieved 9 June 2023.