Biography
Orianne Aymard (Ph.D.) is a multifaceted individual whose life has been enriched by diverse experiences. Her career spans roles as a diplomat, humanitarian delegate, researcher, university lecturer, consultant, coach, and writer.
Throughout her journey, Orianne has traversed the globe. Her work with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has taken her on missions primarily in Africa and Haiti, following the devastating earthquake of 2010. Orianne's professional path has also included several years at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focusing on crucial issues such as religion, violent extremism, and human rights.
Orianne holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from the University of Quebec in Montreal, as well as a Master's in Social Policy from the London School of Economics (LSE). She has furthered her academic pursuits as a visiting scholar at Columbia University in New York and as a research associate at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI).
Additionally, Orianne is an accomplished author, having published "When a Goddess Dies" with Oxford University Press, New York. Her second book, "Under the Eye of the Goddess," published by Éditions du Mont-Blanc (Catherine Destivelle), recounts her ascent of Lhotse (8,516 m), the fourth highest mountain in the world. Orianne has also ventured into children's literature with the publication of "With My Stick," by Éditions Un Dimanche Après-Midi.
In May 2023, Orianne successfully reached the summit of Everest, a journey she recounts in her new book, "In the Heart of Everest," published by Mareuil Editions. Her Everest adventure was also the subject of a documentary film titled "Everest, the Mother Goddess," co-produced by TV8 Mont-Blanc, Injam Production, and Capitello Group.
Now based in Chamonix, Orianne shares her experience as a lecturer, speaking at various businesses and management schools on topics such as resilience, leadership, crisis management, and personal growth. Additionally, she is a member of The Explorers Club.
