Head of the department

Federal Councillor Viola Amherd
Personal data
- Date of birth: 7 June 1962
- Marital status: single
- Place of residence: Brig-Glis (Canton of Valais)
- Places of civil origin: Brig-Glis, Naters (Mund), Zwischbergen
Profession
- 1991–2018: Own practice as lawyer and notary, office in Brig-Glis
- 1994–2006: Part-time judge in the Federal Personnel Appeals Commission (now Federal Administrative Court)
Education
- 1991: Admission as lawyer in the Canton of Valais
- 1990: Admission as a notary in the Canton of Valais
- 1987: Law degree from the University of Fribourg
- 1982–1987: Law studies at the University of Fribourg
- 1982: Baccalaureate Type B
- 1978–1982: Spiritus Sanctus Baccalaureate School in Brig
- 1976–1978: Secondary school in Brig-Glis
- 1969–1976: Primary school in Brig-Glis
Political activities
- Since 2019: Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport DDPS
- 5 December 2018: Election to the Federal Council
- 2005–2018: Member of the Swiss National Council
Vice president of the CVP parliamentary group
Member of the CVP Upper Valais board - 2000–2012: President of the commune of Brig-Glis
- 1996–2000: Vice president of the commune of Brig-Glis
- 1992–1996: Member of the communal council of Brig-Glis
Hobbies
- Outdoor sports, skiing, hiking, reading