Monica Culen
Monica Culen | |
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Monica Culen | |
| Born | Monica E. Culen Vienna, Austria |
| Occupation(s) | Business woman, philanthropist |
| Years active | 1972 - present |
| Known for | Founder of RED NOSES International |
| Title | Former CEO & Chair of RED NOSES International President of RED NOSES Board of Trustees |
| Spouse |
Stefan Culen (m. 1970) |
| Children | 3 |
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Monica Culen is an Austrian founder and advocate for humanitarian causes. In 1991, Culen helped create one of the first European hospital clown organisations. In 1994 she founded RED NOSES in Austria, developing during 30 years a professional Healthcare Clown Program and escalating it internationally to 11 more countries and worldwide Emergency Missions. Today RED NOSES International is the world's largest healthcare clowning organisation.
In 2023 Culen stepped down from the Management Board and is now presiding the Board of Trustees and still serves on the boards of directors for various RED NOSES organisations.
Between 2004 and 2021 Culen served as President of the Austrian Fundraising Association. For her contributions to Austrian society, Culen has received the Golden Medal of Merit of the Republic of Austria [Goldenes Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste um die Republik Österreich] for her social services. She also served as chairwoman of the board for the European Federation of Hospital Clown Organisations from 2010 to 2020.