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Our Expert Community

Dr. Hemanta Kafley

Wildlife and Conservation Policy Expert

Wildlife conservation, conservation policy, protected area management, human dimensions of natural resources conservation, south and east Asia
Hometown: Nepal

Santosh Sigdel

Digital Rights Advocate

Experienced Executive Director leading Digital Rights Nepal, committed to a free, open, and secure digital landscape. I drive policy advocacy, safeguard online privacy, and promote digital literacy, collaborating with stakeholders to shape progressive digital rights for all Nepali citizens.
Hometown: Nepal

Shrisha Nepal

Community Relations & Outreach

Community Relations & Outreach involves building strong, trust-based relationships with communities and key stakeholders through effective communication and engagement
Hometown: Nepal

Shikshita Bhandari

Environmental Data Scientist

PhD student at Stanford University, USA studying climate extremes and hydroeconomics . I am passionate about the use of AI in Geosciences.
Hometown: Nepal

Soni Khanal

Development Consultant

Development practitioner with 10 years of experience in inclusive programming, partnerships, and social impact across South Asia, Africa, and Europe. Based in Denmark, I support organizations globally in designing sustainable programs and driving human rights, gender equality, and climate justice initiatives. #ShiftThePower Fellow (2023–2024) | Deep Green Innovator (2025–2026) | MA in Development Studies, University of Sussex.
Nepal: Nepal

Dr. Rabina G. Rasaily

Inclusion, Climate, Strategist, Movement building

Executive Director, Researcher, and Policy Advisor with 20+ years advancing gender, caste, disability, and climate justice. PhD in Rural Development with global experience leading multi-million-dollar programs and empowering marginalized communities, including Dalit women, through advocacy and transformative initiatives.
Hometown: Nepal

Dr. Rune Bennike

Researcher

Researcher working on political economy of rural transformation, post-disaster, tourism, and green transition.
Hometown: Nepal

Nadishani Perera

Development & Civic Engagementr

Purpose-Driven, People Oriented Leader | Specialist and Advocate for Anti-Corruption, Good Governance & Justice | Strategic Advisor in Public Policy, Development & Civic Engagement.
Hometown:Bangladesh

Suvechchha Chapagain

Governance & Public Policy

I am a development professional with over seven years of experience working at the intersection of governance, public policy, inclusion and youth engagement in Nepal. My core strengths lie in policy analysis, research, program management, fundraising, and strategic communications. I specialize in hosting policy dialogues, curating grassroots advocacy campaigns, and building platforms for inclusive civic participation.
Nepal: Nepal

Professor Syed Sarfaraj Hamid PhD

Law, Research & Ditalization

Professor Dr. Syed Sarfaraj Hamid is a full time Professor of Law and Dean, Faculty of Law at Bangladesh University of Business and Technology. He is a legal researcher, writer and Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh. He has about twenty-two years’ academic track in legal academia. He was former fulltime faculty member in some prominent private universities of Bangladesh. He worked as the Head of the Department in different prominent private universities. He is working as a subject expert of Bangladesh Accreditation Council (BAC), he is external subject expert member of different public and private universities. He is the reviewer of different law journals. He is the member of editorial board in some prominent journals too. Prof. Hamid is a prominent legal scholar, he has published 28 research articles in different reputed journals both in national and international. He has published four law books, which are very significant for the students of law, lawyers and judges. Prof. Hamid has keen interest in cyber and media law, family law, human rights, civil and criminal litigation and contract law. He is the pioneer instructor for Moot Court and Clinical Legal Education. Prof. Hamid has supervised so many law students both in undergraduate and graduate level in legal research. He has obtained his LL. B Hons. and LL.M both from University of Rajshahi. Later on he earned his PhD from Islamic University, Kushtia. Prof. Hamid attended so many conferences and workshops in Bangladesh and abroad. He has obtained so many awards for his outstanding performance and contributions. At present his research field is Digital Rights, Cyber Crimes, AI and ChatGPT and its Legal Consequences.

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Hometown:Bangladesh

Hema Bhatta

Public Relation, Finance & Insurance

Ask everything about how to make business possible, within corporate, non-profit and Insurances
Hometown:Nepal

Sanjay Sharma

Migration Scholar

Migration researcher with 15+ years of experience across Nepal, South Asia, Singapore, the UK, Hungary, and Denmark. My work spans labor and climate-induced migration, citizenship, gender, and transnationalism, combining political science and social anthropology with qualitative methods, digital ethnography, and visual anthropology. Currently, I focus on the intersections of money, morality, and education financing among Nepali migrant families.
Hometown: Nepal

Priyanjana Bhattarai

Intellectual Property, Patent Right

Founder of Kala Legal and a licensed attorney specializing in intellectual property, digital rights, and technology law. She holds an LLM in Intellectual Property and Technology Law from American University. Priyanjana advises and supports artists, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs on ownership, fair compensation, and ethical use of creative work, with a focus on under-regulated systems. She also conducts workshops and contributes to research on digital rights, technology governance, and cybersecurity, advocating for transparent, rights-based systems that empower creative communities.
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Prekkshya Bimali

Advocate for Climate Justice

Program Manager at Accountability Lab, Advocate for Climate Justice |Gov-Her-Nance initiator| YouthLED Integrity Advisory Board Member
Hometown: Nepal

Govinda Siwakoti

Filmaker, Visual Stories, Social Impact

Co-founder and Director of Onion Films. Govinda brings unique skills and passion to the table to turn ideas into captivating stories. Ask him to make your vision a reality and drive your mission forward!

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Hometown: Nepal

Tanka Aryal

Law, Public Policy, Development, Technology and Governance

Development professional with expertise in international relations, migration governance, and counter-trafficking. Team Leader for Nepal’s Safer Migration (SaMi) Program, leading government coordination and stakeholder engagement. Former senior leader with USAID-funded programs at Winrock International, managing partnerships and program implementation.
Hometown: Nepal

Raju Sharma

Training, Research and Development Consulting

My interest lies in documenting evidence based -best practices and disseminating these practices through training, interactions and articles. I have been working freelance consultant for development organizations providing services like project evaluations and researches, curricula development for trainings, policy review and analysis and capacity development.
Nepal: Nepal

Monzurul Alam

Youth, Innovation, Governance, Democracy, Human Rights Specialist

14 years of experience in development sectors serving National and International organisations on different issues of Youth Development, Violent of Extremism, Early Childhood which are my areas of expertise. My roles are to manage projects, to keep communications with internal and external agencies, to facilitate and coordinate national and international level training, workshop and high level meetings. I was also part of developing the regional framework on digital democracy in south asia as a Local Engagement Specialist.
Hometown:Bangladesh, South Asia

Sunil Poudyal

Finance, Administration and Growth

A professional specializing in Finance, Administration, and Organizational Growth, with experience in financial management, budgeting, and administrative coordination. Focused on strengthening systems, ensuring transparency, and supporting sustainable growth through efficient governance and strategic planning.
Hometown: Nepal

Prince Shah

Civic Tech

I’m working to rebrand how democracy is practiced in Nepal, shifting it from symbolic representation to meaningful, responsive governance. My goal is simple but ambitious: to help make Nepal a better place to live by building systems where citizens are heard, youth are included, and institutions are accountable.
Hometown: Nepal

Narayan Adhikari

Public Policy, Governance Refrom, Technology, Climate, Organization Building

Digital Prosperity and Voice, Open Government, Accountability, Public Policy, Innovation, Climate and Civic Movement, Open Technology, AI and Cyber Security.
Hometown: Nepal

Bhawana Bhatta

Human Rights Lawyer and Social Activist

Human Rights Lawyer and Social Activist. Constitutional Law/International Human Rights Law/Civil Society/Planning/Management/Leadership/Capacity Building/GESI/SDGs/16th Development Plan
Hometown:Bangladesh

Pramod Rijal

Economics, Energy & Environment

Independent Consultant (Economics, Energy & Environment), Policy Reform Manager (USAID Trade & Competitiveness Activity) | University of Nottingham | Chevening Scholar.
Hometown: Nepal

Sunil Casuba

AI and Tech Talent Acquisition

Shubha Raj Karki

I am an AI enthusiast driven by a passion for transforming real-world challenges into practical, meaningful solutions. With a strong focus on accountability and innovation, I enjoy building tools that make systems more transparent, efficient, and people-centered. My work reflects a commitment to using technology that drives positive and lasting social impact.
Hometown:Place

Dr. Sarika Amatya

Financial Accountability & Strategic Operations

Strategic leadership and planning; financial management and donor compliance; grants and contract administration; institutional capacity building; risk management and internal controls; HR and procurement oversight; monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEAL); and policy and operational systems strengthening.
Hometown:Nepal

Bikin Ghimire

Data Analyst

Data Analyst | BI Analyst | SQL • Python • Tableau/Power BI | Dashboarding & Automation | Turning Data Into Insights.
Hometown: Nepal

Anuj Bhusal

Python, Data Analysis,ML

A Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence student with strong experience in Python, Data Analysis, and Machine Learning. I enjoy developing automated pipelines, building backend systems for AI applications , and applying statistical analysis to real-world business problems.
Hometown:Nepal

John Koirala

Computer Engineering & Entrepreneurship

John blends technical precision with 15+ years of marketing expertise. He bridges the gap between complex technology and strategic brand growth—a versatile professional you always desire to collaborate with. John’s expertise integrates system architecture and technical strategy with the leadership required for educational mentorship. He leverages his extensive background in strategic marketing to drive brand growth, while his entrepreneurial mindset ensures that data-driven insights are consistently transformed into measurable, high-impact results.
Hometown:Nepal

Taheatul (Jannat) Remi

Youth Development Expert | Consultant

Fayyaz Yaseen

Governance, Climate Action & Youth Engagement

Driving Civic Innovation & Accountability | Governance, Climate Action & Youth Engagement.
Hometown:Pakistan

Surath Giri

Economists

Economists I Simultaneous Interpreter | Entrepreneur | Chevening Scholar
Hometown:Nepal

Madav Khadka

Wildlife Conservationist

Wildlife conservation, Anti-Poaching, Law Enforcement, Wildlife trade control, and Wildlife crime investigation
Hometown:Nepal

Roshan Kapali

Data analytics, Machine learning

A student with an interest in data analytics, machine learning, and modern technologies. I enjoy learning new tools, working on practical projects, and understanding how technology can be used to solve real-world problems.
Hometown:Nepal

Ashmita Sharma

Campaigner

Thukten Lama

Social Innovation & Strategic Design Expert

Good governance, education in Nepal, Instructional Design, marketing strategy for brands and non-profit organizations, design of service and products, 3D animation
Hometown:Nepal

Bishnu Thapalia

Wildlife Conservation Policy and Management

Policy Experts on Forestry, Human wildlife conflict mitigation, Natural Resources, and National Park Management
Hometown:Nepal

Kramik Kafley

Development & Civic Engagement

Kramik studied business and management but became fascinated by politics, society, and psychology. His curiosity about accountability issues stems from questioning why both public and private sectors lack ownership and why citizens tolerate unfair practices, especially in government services.
Hometown:Nepal

Dr. Pramod Jaiswal

International Relation

Shristi Gautam

Climate Justice, Law and Economics

Shristi served as Nepal’s National Lead for World’s Youth for Climate Justice (2024–2025), leading the campaign for the Government of Nepal’s engagement in the ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change and Human Rights, helping secure Nepal’s participation, and mobilizing youth coalitions and policymakers for its implementation. She has represented Nepal at the COP29 Simulation (Egypt) and UNFCCC COP29 (Azerbaijan), shaping global climate policy, and has spoken at the APFSD Youth Forum 2024, international conferences on federalism, climate law, and governance, as well as facilitated workshops for the Geneva Centre for Human Rights, British Council, and Forum for Legal Youths Nepal. An accomplished mooter, she has competed in the Stetson IEMCC, Asia-Pacific International Moot Court, and the Jean-Pictet IHL Competition.
Hometown:Nepal