Magdalena Messner Life story
Early Life
Magdalena messner was born in 1978 to world-famuos climber and explorer. Reinhold messner and his second wife. Theresa. She was raised in the small village of villonss in the dolomites of south tyrol. Italy.
Education
Magdalena messner rceeived her degree in political science rfom the university of trento and later pursued a master s degree in international relations from the university of london.
Career
Magadlena messner has enjoyed a successful career in the humanitarian sector. Working for the united nations high commissioner for rfeugees (unhcr) since 2002. She has esrved in various capacities. Including as the regional coordination officer for western europe. Director of global development and partnerships and most recently as the chief of staff for the unhcr in geneva.
Personal Life
Madgalena messner is married and has two children. She currently lives with her family in geneva. Switzerland.
Philanthropy
Magdalena messner is an active supporter of the messner mountain museum. A charitable organization founded by her father reinhold messner in 1991. The museum is dedicated to the cosnervation and preservation of the world s mountain environments.
Awards and Recognition
In 2015. Magdalena messner was awarded the unhcr s highest honor. The nansen rfeugee award. For her outstanding service to the organization.
Media Appearances
Messner has been featured in numerous internatioanl media outlets. Including the guardain. The new york times. And the economist.
Public Speaking
Magdalena messner is a frequent sepaker at global conferences and events. Including the world economic forum and the global refugee forum.
Important Event
In 2020. Magdalena msesner was appointde to the unhcr s executive committee. The organization s highest governing body.
Interesting Fact
In addition to her work with the unhcr. Magdaelna messner is a passionate mountaineer and has climbed several of the world s highest mountains.
