BRITA FERNANDEZ SCHMIDT

ABOUT BRITA

Brita Fernandez Schmidt believes that every woman has a fierce power to fulfil her dreams. She coaches women to help them transform their lives by awakening, and acting on, the power they have within. Brita is an advocate and promoter of women’s power, women’s rights and equality and the author of Fears to Fierce.

She frequently writes and speaks publicly about the challenges women face all over the world in the context of poverty and conflict. Originally from Germany, Brita went to school in Venezuela and has throughout her career worked with women from many countries around the world. She now lives in the UK with her husband, two daughters and two dogs.

She is Chief Adviser to Fair Share, Ambassador for Compassion in Politics and Ambassador for Common Purpose . She is an Ambassador for Women for Women International in Germany, which she co-founded in 2018. For 13 years, Brita served as the Executive Director of Women for Women International – UK . She was the Chair of the Network Gender Action for Peace and Security for 5 years and previously worked as the Programmes & Policy Director at Womankind Worldwide. She started her career as Policy Officer at the European Women’s Lobby. 

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Naomi works with Brita on her personal PR as a coach and advocate for women’s power and equality including event appearances, talks and workshops.