Our Team
Meet the team members of Visible Impact
Board of Director
Medha Sharma
President
Medha Sharma has 10 years of experience in the non-profit sector, especially in the areas of Advocacy, Grants Management, Research, Gender, and Development. She has a strong passion for social uplift through social activism. In 2014, she served as Grant Management Fellow at Nike Foundation, Oregon USA under Atlas Corps Fellowship. Earlier, she worked as Capacity Development Specialist at Health 4 Life Logistic /USAID and as Program Coordinator at YUWA. She has represented Nepal and served in the working committee of several national and international forums such as ICPD+25 Nairobi Summit, 52nd sessions of CPD 2019, Nepal's 6th periodic review of CEDAW 2018, HLPF 2017, New Generation Leadership Strategy of UNAIDS, Women Deliver Global Conference 2013 and 2016, ICAAP Country Focal Point, 2014, South Asian Regional Youth Conference 2014, etc. She possesses International Masters in Public Health from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
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Shyam Sunder Sharma
Board Member
Shyam Sundar Sharma is currently working as a Governance Key Expert...
Shyam Sunder Sharma
Board Member
Shyam Sundar Sharma is currently working as a Governance Key Expert for Nepal EU Action for Recovery and Reconstruction (NEARR). He has over 40 years of experience serving the Government of Nepal in various positions, including as a Joint Secretary at the time of retirement. He has served in expert positions in various governmental and bilateral agencies. He specializes in governance, public management, local development, GESI, policy formulation, capacity development, etc. Mr. Sharma completed an MBA and MPA from Tribhuwan University of Nepal and MPA from the Surrey University of UK. He is also the author of more than 15 books on public administration, management, human resources development, professionalism in bureaucracy. He brings his years-long experience to Visim in supporting the institutionalization of the organization, enhancing organization visibility and network and gender-friendly program development.
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Sadikshya Subedi
Board Member
Involved in our organization as a board member since 2015 Sadikshya...
Sadikshya Subedi
Board Member
Involved in our organization as a board member since 2015 Sadikshya Subedi is a recent law( B.A.L.L.B) graduate from Nepal Law Campus, T.U and has represented Nepal in different legal debates and competitions around the world, including in Nepal, Pakistan, Netherlands, and Indonesia during her studies. Moreover, Sadikshya has been involved in different philanthropic activities for uplifting those deprived of fundamental rights, being a firm believer of gender and social equality.
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Rayala Adhikaree
Board Member
Rayala Adhikaree joined Visible Impact’s board in 2020. She is a recent graduate of Bachelors in Microbiology, T.U. She is currently working as a program officer at Sarbonnati Nepal. Though she is a student of microbiology she has a keen interest in exploring different aspects of society and believes that every individual can contribute to the development of society. She strongly believes in the principle of “Youth empowering Youth” and aims to work for the betterment of youths.
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Amit Subedi
Board Member
Dr. Amit is a dedicated and dynamic medical professional with an impressive academic background, having received a government-sponsored full scholarship for his medical education. Registered with the Nepal Medical Council, he brings two years of experience in serving minority and low-income populations in rural government healthcare institutions. Currently, Dr. Amit is pursuing a Post Graduate residency in Radiodiagnosis, further expanding his medical expertise. He joined the board of Visible Impact in 2024, contributing his medical knowledge and passion for improving healthcare information, access and quality.
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Working Team
Shilpa Lamichhane
Executive Director
Shilpa Lamichhane is a licensed public health professional. She has completed her Master’s degree in Public Health from Central Department of Public Health, Institute of Medicine, T.U. She is a young believer in social change and works for young people’s health and rights. She believes young people are the future of society but they are also very much its present. She wants to see young people grow and have meaningful participation in planning and implementation of projects or policies that affects them. Previously, she worked as a Program Officer at Visible Impact where she involved herself in projects concerning sexual and reproductive health and rights of young people, research activities, creating position papers on young people’s issues, training young people, advocating at national and regional advocacy spaces like APCRSHR, Shedecides event, APFSD and more.
CA Arpit Basnet
Finance & Operations Coordinator
Arpit Basnet is a CA professional with expertise in finance, taxation...
CA Arpit Basnet
Finance & Operations Coordinator
Arpit Basnet is a CA professional with expertise in finance, taxation, and business consultancy. Currently Arpit serves as the Finance Coordinator at Visible Impact, a nonprofit organization, where he provides strategic financial leadership and ensures compliance with Social Welfare Council (SWC) norms. He oversees financial planning, budgeting, grant management, fiscal accounting, and compliance monitoring, while also fostering strategic partnerships with internal teams, NGOs, banking entities, and communities to enhance financial collaboration and efficiency. Arpit is passionate about capacity development, implementing staff training initiatives, and mentoring finance teams to strengthen long-term organizational capacity.
Earlier in his career, Arpit worked at N. Tatia and Associates in Bangalore, gaining hands-on experience in Internal & Statutory Audits, Bank Audits, Financial Reporting, Due Diligence, and Insolvency & Bankruptcy cases. He holds a B.Com (Finance) degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University and continues to provide financial insights and consultancy services across diverse sectors, driving sustainable growth and financial excellence.
- Email:arpit.basnet@visim.org
Dipesh Limbu
Program Coordinator
Dipesh Limbu, Public health graduate has always been motivated in working with the issues that young people often come across and are considered taboo to talk about in society. Issues related to mental health and SRHR are always considered nonacceptable to discuss with the community and even with the family, which increased his interest in SRHR and mental health as these issues have created deleterious effects in many young people. Being involved in many workshops and seminars related to SRHR has broadened his horizon and has been actively working with young people since 2013, and intent to continue working with the belief that one day issues related to SRH will be normalized to discuss and every youth have access to the services related to SRH.
- Email:dipesh.limbu@visim.org
Ashana Chaudhary
Project Coordinator
Dedicated public health professional with over eight years of experience advancing...
Ashana Chaudhary
Project Coordinator
Dedicated public health professional with over eight years of experience advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), gender equality, and the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV). Over the past five years, I have focused on empowering adolescent girls with limited access to education and SRHR services, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights recognized. Previously, I served as Provincial Coordinator at the Nepal Fertility Care Center, leading programs in Madhesh Province under Empower Women, Prosperous Nepal and UNICEF’s Global Program to End Child Marriage. In that role, I collaborated with provincial and local governments to address harmful practices such as child marriage and GBV. Passionate about equity and social justice, I believe that healthy, empowered young people have the power to transform entire communities.
Manita Sharma
Program Officer
Manita Sharma is a passionate and dedicated individual, who has recently graduated with a degree in Public health. Believing in the power of good deeds, she is a strong advocate for making a positive impact on society. She firmly believes that small acts of kindness can lead to significant improvements in the lives of individuals and communities alike. She is keenly interested in the topics that concerns Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and gender equality. With an unwavering commitment to promoting well-being and advocating for marginalized communities, she envisions a future where everyone has the freedom to make informed choices about their bodies and lives. Through her advocacy and dedication, Manita is determined to be a catalyst for positive change in the realm of sexual and reproductive health and rights.
- Email:manita.sharma@visim.org
Pari Adhikari
Program Officer
Pari Adhikari is a licensed public health professional with over four years...
Pari Adhikari
Program Officer
Pari Adhikari is a licensed public health professional with over four years of experience in advocacy, youth engagement and research. She has collaborated with a wide range of stakeholders in the public health sector, including NGOs, INGOs, local governments and the UN. Currently, she also serves as a UNFPA Youth Advocate. Pari is passionate about working with young people, especially those from marginalized backgrounds. Through her work, she is committed to normalizing the discourse around sexual and reproductive health in the country, addressing health disparities and creating equitable communities.
- Email:pari.adhikari@visim.org
Seejan Lamichhane
Program Officer
Seejan Lamichhane is a public health professional with a strong background in research and youth-centered...
Seejan Lamichhane
Program Officer
Seejan Lamichhane is a public health professional with a strong background in research and youth-centered programming. Holding a Master’s degree in Public Health, she has worked with national research council, NGOs, and international collaborations to advance gender equality, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a Program Officer at Visible Impact, she leads youth engagement in SDG for the Nepal APFSD Youth Alliance (NAYA) and innovative initiatives such as AI-based safe abortion chatbot. Guided by curiosity and a commitment to equity, Seejan works to turn evidence into action and aspires to create inclusive spaces for all.
Enisha Pathak
Finance & Operations Officer
Enisha Pathak is an MBA graduate specializing in finance...
Enisha Pathak
Finance & Operations Officer
Enisha Pathak is an MBA graduate specializing in finance from the School of Management, Tribhuvan University. She has contributed to the finance and account team at CGmotors and at Neo Software as a functional consultant. Currently, she is engaged as a finance and admin associate at Visible Impact. She has a passion for learning and thrives on new challenges each day.
- Email:enisha.pathak@visim.org
Asika Ghemosu
Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (RMEL) Officer
Asika Ghemosu is a performance-driven public health graduate with experience...
Asika Ghemosu
Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (RMEL) Officer
Asika Ghemosu is a performance-driven public health graduate with experience in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research, and Documentation. She is committed to working for safe abortion, social justice, and empowerment of marginalized communities. She strives to raise awareness about the importance of bodily autonomy and the need for accessible healthcare options, ensuring everyone can make informed choices about their bodies without stigma and restriction. Her work reflects her commitment to empowering others and creating a more equitable society.
- Email:asika.ghemosu@visim.org
Alisha Thapa
Grants Associate
Alisha Thapa is 24 years old Public Health Graduate from Central Department of Public Health, Institute of Medicine. She believes learning and evolving is a never ending process and she seeks to grow and learn from this position. Being a public health student, SRHR and CSE has always been her field of concern and now, she is committed to addressing public health challenges that concerns SRHR and CSE.
- Email:alisha.thapa@visim.org
Rita Thapa
Human Resource & Admin Assistant
Rita Thapa is a BA graduate from Jaya Multiple College...
Rita Thapa
Human Resource & Admin Assistant
Rita Thapa is a BA graduate from Jaya Multiple College, Tribhuvan University. She is deeply passionate and personally fulfilled in her journey of growth. Always open to learning from a variety of perspectives, she embraces the opportunity to improve herself without hesitation. Her aspiration is to create a positive impact on society by offering whatever help she can to those in need. Currently, she works as an HR & Admin Assistant at Visible Impact, where she excels in her role with intelligence and dedication to her duties.
- Email:rita.thapa@visim.org
Manisha Chaudhary
Admin Assistant
Manisha Chaudhary is from Dang and had completed her SLC from Dang as well. At Visim, she looks after office maintenance as well as maintenance of store.
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Deepa Lamichhane
Finance Officer
Deepa Lamichhane-23 has always had a liking for numbers. Since her schooling...
Deepa Lamichhane
Finance Officer
Deepa Lamichhane-23 has always had a liking for numbers. Since her schooling, accounting profession was of big interest to her. No surprise then, that ACCA was an obvious choice. She is BBS graduate in Accounting from Tribhuwan University and an aspiring Chartered Accountant. She started her career as Audit Trainee in an Audit firm and carry total 18 months of Audit work experience in diverse sectors (Development Sector, Private Sector & Various Financial Institutions). She always believes in grabbing the opportunity it comes through. Now she is working as a Finance Officer in Visible Impact. She has big plans for her future. She believes in developing her personal brand with lots of hard work and dedication. In the next three to five years she would like to see herself grow and learn all that she can in her current position and then take the next step forward in career into more of a leadership role. If she could sum up success in three words they would be; hard work, faith and determination.
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Laxman Bhattarai
Senior Program Officer
Laxman Bhattarai is a Public Health graduate who has been working in the field...
Laxman Bhattarai
Senior Program Officer
Laxman Bhattarai is a Public Health graduate who has been working in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights since 2017. Working for the issues of girls, women and young people from diverse groups has broadened his knowledge and perception on the existent issues and has motivated him to carry on in this field. He believes “working is a part of everyone’s life but what’s important is to reflect upon the learnings attained through this phase and apply it to improve yourself and grow.”
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Shibu Shrestha
Senior Program Officer
Shibu Shrestha, a recent graduate of Bachelors in Public Health...
Shibu Shrestha
Senior Program Officer
Shibu Shrestha, a recent graduate of Bachelors in Public Health, started working in SRHR after the earthquake in 2015 in Nepal. Her journey started as a peer educator in post disaster situation and since then she has been working with young people and advocating for SRHR. She feels that SRHR needs to be talked about in the open and not be enclosed under taboos. She has a deep interest in research, exploring data and drawing valuable conclusions from them to develop better plans. At Visim, she looked after projects on menstrual health management, family planning and advocacy. She aspires for inclusivity in all her actions.
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Sabina Pokhrel
Senior Program Officer
Sabina Pokhrel, 25, is a graduate of Public Health from Pokhara...
Sabina Pokhrel
Senior Program Officer
Sabina Pokhrel, 25, is a graduate of Public Health from Pokhara University . Passionate and driven, she started her journey in Visible Impact as a Program Associate and now as a Program Officer has been coordinating projects concerning young people’s sexual and reproductive health and rights. She is also SheDecides 25x25 young leader -Generation of Change. As a young leader, she has been advocating for young people’s SRHR in national and regional platforms. She enjoys working with young people because she believes that they are the change makers and leaders of today and tomorrow.
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Sushant Phuyal
Operations Associate
Sushant Phuyal, 21, was a BASW student at Xavier International College...
Sushant Phuyal
Operations Associate
Sushant Phuyal, 21, was a BASW student at Xavier International College. He is currently in his third year. Through his work at Visim as an Operation Associate, he has been able to learn about financial proceedings as well as operations in an organization. He is glad and happy to be a part of the such association (Visible Impact) and always wanted to work with youth for the better development of the nation as well as the world.
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Eesha Sharma
Finance Officer
Eesha Sharma has experience of 10 years in Accounting, Tax Consultancy with a demonstrated history of working in the accounting industry. She is specially Skilled in Tax Advisory, Audit, Accounting & Finance Management. From 2009 to 2012 she served as Article Trainee in CSC & Co, Chartered Accountant. Later on she continued in the same firm as associate until 2014. From 2014 to 2018 she worked as Account officer in Nirmal Associated, Chartered Accountant & Biz Serve Outsourcing Pvt. Ltd. During her working period in Chartered Accountant Firms, she got experience to work in different institutions (private companies, NGOs/INGOs , Banking & Financial Institutions, Private and Public Sector Entities). Eesha Sharma completed an MBS from Tribhuwan University of Nepal with major in Finance. She is also Semi-Qualified Chartered Accountant who is studying Chartered Accountant form Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nepal (ICAN).
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Prakash Pathak
Program Associate
Prakash Pathak,25, has a bachelor’s degree in Public Health from the Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University. He is a public health enthusiast who always wants to explore the different aspects of society and their association with physical, mental, and social dimensions of health. He envisions a society where there are equal opportunities for all people regardless of their ethnicity, religion, sexuality, race, and economic status. Previously, he was involved in different projects that were targeted to youth, people with disabilities, women of reproductive age, etc. where he gathered diverse experience in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights; which has always triggered and motivated him to work for young people.
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Ruben Shrestha
Admin & Finance Officer
Ruben Shrestha, 28, has experience of 5 years in the field of...
Ruben Shrestha
Admin & Finance Officer
Ruben Shrestha, 28, has experience of 5 years in the field of Accounting, Taxation, and Auditing. During his working period, he got to work in different institutions. He has diversified knowledge in accounting and auditing of different sectors (Private & Public companies, hotels, insurance companies, hydropower, Government companies, banking sectors, NGOs). He served as Article in Soni Gulati & Co, Chartered Accountant for 3 years located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. He worked as an Associate in K.U.S & Associates, Chartered Accountants for 2 years in Kathmandu and also as branch head in Itahari, Sunsari. He has completed B.com from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) of India majoring in Accounts and Finance. He is pursuing his dream of becoming a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
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Saurav Tamrakar
Program Associate
Saurav Tamrakar, 23, is a young and enthusiastic mind in the field of Public Health. He carries a history of volunteering experiences in different programs, projects, and events supporting sexual and reproductive health and rights since 2017. Saurav supports all gender identities and advocates for equality in people regardless of theirs gender. He also served as an energetic member at Youth Advocates Leadership Council where he was involved in SRHR advocacy through CSE. He also shares a soft spot for people with disabilities and aims to make their lives easier by empowering them in livelihood via supportive projects. He believes that involvement of youth and volunteerism in the development sector is essential for achieving the global goals and for this he wishes to reach out to as many youths as possible so that he can share the knowledge he gains to influence them into health promotion and health advocacy.
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Prasansha Acharya
Program & Operations Assistant
I love working at the intersections of gender, climate...
Prasansha Acharya
Program & Operations Assistant
I love working at the intersections of gender, climate, and investments. I am passionate about advocating for the rights of women and girls around the world. I’m dedicated to living within the earth’s limits. I believe that women entrepreneurs are reshaping the future of business and innovation through technology-driven social impact. I am an undergraduate student of finance, currently working at Visible Impact as Program & Operations assistant. I love new ideas, changing the order of things, connecting with people, and solving problems. My personal mission is to empower women-centered innovations with a focus on gender lens investing.
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Garima Pant
Grants Associate
Garima Pant has completed her Bachelor’s in Development Studies from National College affiliated with Kathmandu University. Addressing climate change and promoting women's empowerment are two causes that are significant to Garima. She is a firm believer in the importance of youth and women’s participation in leadership positions, and the need to prioritize female health issues in developing countries like Nepal. She thrives in a positive environment and enjoys working with people from different backgrounds.
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Aakriti Khanal
Operations Assistant
Aakriti has completed her PCL Nursing from the Paropakar Nursing Campus affiliated with the National Academy of Medical Science (NAMS). Currently, she is working as the Operations Assistant at Visible Impact. She firmly believes in learning by doing and thinks everything is achievable through strong willpower. In the future, she sees herself serving patients in the rural communities of Nepal.
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Anoushka Shrestha
Program Associate
Anoushka Shrestha graduated with a degree in Public Health from Pokhara University. She is currently employed as a Program Associate at Visible Impact. Her Bachelor's degree has enhanced her interpersonal skills and improved her abilities in data collection, analysis, and report writing. Additionally, her education has given her a deeper understanding of the role of NGOs in promoting social change. Ultimately, her long-term goal is to assist her country by working as a public health professional who contributes to guiding public health and medical care to interrupt disease pathways and improve population health and patient outcomes.
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Pratigya Kayastha
Program Officer
Pratigya Kayastha, 24 years old recent graduate in Public Health...
Pratigya Kayastha
Program Officer
Pratigya Kayastha, 24 years old recent graduate in Public Health from Tribhuwan University has experience in research, community development activities, and project management. She likes to call herself a Public Health Learner and aspires to pursue a career in health research one day. Currently working as a Program Officer at Visible Impact and involved in youth development platforms, she always looks for opportunities that she can be a part of as she believes it helps one to connect to new people, learn, explore, discover and gain the experiences they never had before, which contributes to their overall general development.
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Manisha Thapa
Program Officer
Manisha, a permanent resident of Bhaktapur, is a Bachelor in Public Health and Bachelor in Arts graduate. Holding a dire passion towards causes like gender, governance, climate, and sustainability, she calls herself an eco-feminist. Having worked only at feminist organizations she says she has been lucky enough in that case and adds that the experience has been profound. In the near future, she aspires to contribute to redefining Nepal's public health arena.
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Urja Humagain
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer
Urja Humagain is a recent graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Public...
Urja Humagain
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer
Urja Humagain is a recent graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health. She is interested in issues of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and gender equality. She advocates for the meaningful participation of young people in decision-making at all levels and has been involved in the development sector for three years.
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Rupesh Ghimire
Admin & Finance Associate
Rupesh Ghimire, a 23-year-old Koteshwor native currently...
Rupesh Ghimire
Admin & Finance Associate
Rupesh Ghimire, a 23-year-old Koteshwor native currently studying at Kathmandu Model College. Currently working as an "Admin and Finance Associate" at Visible Impact. He is knowledgeable about finance and accounting.
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Anusha Parajuli
Grants Officer
Anusha Parajuli is a graduate of public health from the School of Health...
Anusha Parajuli
Grants Officer
Anusha Parajuli is a graduate of public health from the School of Health and Allied Sciences, Pokhara University. Her research activities and work experience till date have helped her notice that women face disparities and are deprioritized when resources are limited. Having a keen interest in women's and child’s health, rights, and health system resilience, she has invested herself in the same arena and is motivated to learn and grow. Currently, she is engaged at Visible Impact as a Grant Officer where she proposes to seek funding for activities related to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights.
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Shristi Khadka
Senior Program Associate
Shristi Khadka is a recent Public Health graduate who has been involved...
Shristi Khadka
Senior Program Associate
Rupesh Ghimire, a 23-year-old Koteshwor native currently studying at Kathmandu Model College. Currently working as an "Admin and Finance Associate" at Visible Impact. He is knowledgeable about finance and accounting.
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Advisory Group
Dr. Madhavi Singh Shah
Advisor
Dr. Madhavi Singh Shah is a Professor of Economics and Former Head of Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University. Currently, she is chairing a research oriented social organization 'Rahat', a focal point of International alliance for Human Responsibilities /AR21. She is affiliated with various academic institutions and social organizations. Her Area of specialization is Gender and Development. Her Ph.D. thesis on 'Problems and Prospects of Female Industrial Workers in Urban Centers' enabled her to scrutinize the narrow access and deprivation of women in the economy. In fact, her Ph.D. thesis on female industrial workers is yet another brick on the foundation that she has laid in course of her endeavor to contribute in the sector of women's right. Despite, her academic profession, she grabs extensive experience in social development sectors. She holds, the opportunities to work with various national and international organizations regarding the issues of girls trafficking, labour migration, resettlement and rehabilitation packages and many more other upcoming concerns. Her works in various academic and development sectors enriched her with, concrete experiences in the fields of research and allied studies. Her articles have been published in many national and international journals concernning on her academic and development experiences. Recently her two books on ‘globalization and economic accesses’ and ‘human relation ships’ came to light on April 2016.
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Dr. Shyam Sunder Chaudhary
Advisor
Shyam Sunder Chaudhary completed his PHD from Singhania University, Rajasthan, India on Social Inclusion in Civil Service through Public Service Commission Nepal, and holds M. A. in Sociology from Tri-Chandra College, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu. Mr. Chaudhary has over 16 years of experience in academic sector, and is currently the Principal of Silkroad International College in Nepal, which has enriched his expertise on teaching-learning attitude and psychology of adolescents and young people which is imperative in designing beneficiary partnered innovative programs with young people. He also composes and publishes music in his leisure time, and has released two albums already.
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