Natacha Roos, 46, is the mother of two teenagers. She studied history and geography at the University of Fribourg before pursuing further education in cultural management and public administration in Lausanne. Her professional journey began in the cultural and socio-cultural sectors, which she explored for about ten years in French-speaking Switzerland.
For eleven years, she served as Head of the Culture Department of the City of Fribourg and managed the cultural fund of the Agglomeration within Coriolis Infrastructures. During this time, she fostered inclusive cultural initiatives through numerous partnerships, connecting culture with other fields.
In 2021, she was elected to the Forum des 100, which recognizes influential figures in French-speaking Switzerland. In 2023, she founded OrganiCité, a nationally recognized organization promoting social and cultural innovation. This initiative received two awards in 2024. Since May 2025, she has served on the Swiss Cultural Mediation Committee.
She will now dedicate 90% of her time to the St-Justin Foundation, while continuing part-time consulting work.
“I have always been committed to contributing concretely to people’s well-being—that’s been the guiding thread of my career. St-Justin now offers me the opportunity to have a lasting impact on the lives of many students and contribute to the future of their home countries,” said Natacha Roos.
The Board of the Foundation expresses its deep gratitude to Marco Cattaneo, who served as director for 19 years, for his unwavering commitment to the mission of St-Justin. He will retire this summer.
