Dr. Tabea Hässler is a senior researcher at the University of Zurich and one of the curators of the Swiss LGBTIQ+ Panel. Tabea’s research focuses on responses to inequalities among members of diverse advantaged and disadvantaged groups (e.g., in the LGBTIQ+, gender, and ethnic context) with a particular focus on the situation of LGBTIQ+ individuals in Switzerland and beyond. A central aim of Tabea’s work is to promote more inclusive societies and social justice. Therefore, Tabea considers it important to disseminate the findings among a broad audience.

Dr. Léïla Eisner is a postdoctoral researcher in social psychology and one of the curators of the Swiss LGBTIQ+ Panel. Léïla’s research interest broadly involves intergroup relations and discrimination, with an emphasis on social norms and support for social change movements in the LGBTIQ+ context. Furthermore, Léïla believes in bridging the gap between academia and the community. Therefore, Léïla strives towards diffusion of research findings among the general public.

Leo Theissing is a master student of Gender Studies and Sociology at the University of Basel. They are a transmasculine non-binary person and queerfeminist activist. Their work at the Swiss LGBTIQ+ Panel includes assistance researching and website management.

Francesco Pedrazzini is a bachelor student of Business Administration and Economics at the University of Zurich with a specific focus on Digital Marketing Communication, Human Resources Management and Organizational Behavior. Working at the Swiss LGBTIQ+ Panel represents for him the perfect opportunity to merge his skills in marketing and social media management while engaging himself in social justice issues he is passionate about.