Estelle Ivanova is an Attorney-at-Law admitted to the Paris Bar, a Mediator and a PMP® certified professional. Her work focuses on international arbitration, European Union law, governance and regulatory matters.
She holds a PhD in Law from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. Her doctoral research, The European Union in International Investment Arbitration: Procedural Aspects, explored the interaction between European Union law and international investment arbitration. She also completed the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Regulation of Global Sport at the University of Lausanne.

Estelle has combined legal practice with academic activities, including teaching and research at several French universities.
After obtaining her PMP® certification, Estelle joined the PMI Switzerland Chapter to become part of a dynamic community of project management professionals. She sees project management as a valuable complement to legal practice, particularly in international and cross-border environments. She looks forward to learning from fellow members, exchanging experiences and contributing to the Chapter's activities.

Outside of work, Estelle enjoys swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, yoga, hiking, travelling, and discovering local craftsmanship, including jewellery and watchmaking.

You can learn more about Estelle by visiting her LinkedIn profile.

Taraneh Roodpeyma is a geoscientist and project professional with a background in Earth Sciences and experience in applied research, mineralogy, geochemistry, data interpretation, and technical project environments. Her work is connected to innovation-oriented settings, where scientific knowledge, structured execution, and cross-functional collaboration support practical outcomes.

Taraneh joined the PMI Switzerland Chapter to connect with a professional community interested in project management, leadership, collaboration, and continuous learning. She is particularly interested in exchanging experiences around multidisciplinary projects, stakeholder communication, and effective project delivery in technical and evolving environments.

Outside of work, Taraneh enjoys knowledge sharing, mentoring, and engaging with topics related to professional development, science, technology, and people-centered collaboration.
Taraneh would be happy to stay connected with the PMI Switzerland community and contribute where relevant, whether through collaboration, knowledge exchange, or initiatives related to project management and innovation.

You can learn more about Taraneh by visiting her LinkedIn profile.

Maria Grazia is an Organic Chemist by training. What initially inspired her to study chemistry was the idea of contributing to the development of new drugs. Although her career path evolved differently, she began her professional journey in a chemical company focused on green chemistry, where she worked for several years in Research & Development. During that time, she participated in multifunctional and European research projects, actively contributing to the synthesis of new bio polymers intended for use as bio plastics.

Working in that environment taught her that project success is not determined solely by the final deliverables, but also by the processes, collaboration, and structure behind them. This understanding marked the beginning of her interest in project management.

Later, Maria Grazia shifted her career toward Quality, first as a Quality Control Supervisor in Italy and now as a Quality Manager in Switzerland. To strengthen her expertise, she completed both Green Belt and Black Belt certifications, and once again found many touchpoints with project management principles. She is particularly interested in connecting with professionals who can share insights on how to better integrate project management methodologies into Quality Management.

Maria Grazia joined the PMI Switzerland Chapter to deepen her understanding of project management, exchange best practices, and expand her network within an international and multidisciplinary community. She values the opportunity for continuous learning and structured development, and looks forward to engaging with the community and contributing to future initiatives.

Having worked in both Italy and Switzerland and having participated in European R&D projects, Maria Grazia enjoys multicultural and cross functional environments. She is passionate about continuous improvement and the integration of Lean Six Sigma and project management principles into daily operations.

In her free time, Maria Grazia enjoys cycling and hiking while discovering Switzerland and its beautiful landscapes. She also loves baking and has recently developed an interest in crochet.

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Alexandra Bolotina is an IT Project Manager delivering custom web and mobile applications, from discovery and requirements gathering to implementation and rollout.

Her work focuses on helping teams turn complex operational needs into clear, well-structured systems. She works closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to define business requirements, translate them into functional specifications, manage scope and changes, coordinate user acceptance testing, and support release readiness.

Alexandra is especially experienced in projects where requirements are still evolving, stakeholders have different expectations, or business processes need to be translated into practical digital solutions. Her technical background in software development helps her bridge the gap between business needs and engineering execution.

Alexandra joined the PMI Switzerland Chapter to connect with other project management professionals in Switzerland, learn from the local community, and continue developing her skills.

Outside of work and studies, Alexandra enjoys travelling, learning languages, playing tennis, and exploring life in Switzerland. She is currently based in Geneva.
You can learn more about Alexandra by visiting her LinkedIn profile