Team Members
Anu Rai
President
Anu holds a postgraduate degree in Environmental Science from Kathmandu University, Nepal. She has supported and led several freshwater ecological studies and promoted stewardship of common pool resources. Currently, she is spearheading the prototyping of biopesticide at Nagdaha as is also consulting on a project run by Youth Innovation Lab and Stockholm Environment Institute which focuses on co-designing nature-based solutions to improve public health outcomes in Bharatpur Metropolitan City, Nepal.
Bibek Shrestha
Vice - President
Bibek Shrestha Vice-President Bibek is a Master of Environmental Science graduate from Yale University. He has over three years of professional experience in environmental research centered on river water quality, aquatic ecosystems, and environmental assessment of hydropower projects in Nepal.
Anusha Pandey
Secretary
Anusha has a B.Sc. Honors degree in Environmental Science from NAMI College. She is engaged in exploring the potential of citizen science for hydrological and meteorological studies in resource-limited settings like Nepal. She was involved in various river related research projects such as the National Dolphin Survey 2016, the Bagmati River Expedition 2017, Ecohydrology of the Rivers in Far-Western and Mid-Western Development Regions of Nepal, and others.
Suman Prakash Pradhan
Under Secretary
Suman is a holds a Master of Science in Environmental Science with a Specialization in Natural Resources. He is working as a Research Associate at UKRI-GCRF-South Asian Nitrogen Hub, Kathmandu University, Nepal. His research interests include natural product chemistry and the metagenomics approach in the selection of bioindicators of environmental stresses in terrestrial habitats.
Aashish Mishra
Treasurer
Aashish has a postgraduate degree from Purbanchal University and is active in the field of journalism and advertising wherein he has designed various Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Materials and promotional advertisements regarding environmental conservation. He has also provided inputs in various capacities to other environmental advertisements produced by his organization.
Kevin Bajracharya
Program Officer & Creative Lead
Kevin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from Kathmandu University, Nepal. Passionate about resilience and climate-adaptive technologies, he collaborated with a dynamic team to communicate disaster risk at Youth Innovation Lab and advocate data-driven policies at the municipal level through creative visual storytelling. Likewise, through Greenway Nepal, he promoted sustainable urban mobility in Kathmandu through bicycling. A storytelling enthusiast, Kevin shares project narratives and enjoys cycling and exploring new destinations in his free time. Currently, he works in promoting generative farming through Youth4Climate initiative at SENSE.
Shreeya Manandhar
Research Officer
Shreeya is a Master’s student of environmental science at Kathmandu University. She plays an instrumental role in in promoting various ecological studies about sedimentation problems in Nagdaha and also in prototyping biopesticide production. She has a passion for creating positive change in the community and the environment through sustainable agriculture practices.
Aditya Pal
Research Officer
Aditya holds a Master’s in Zoology, specializing in Wildlife and Ecology, from the Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University. A passionate wildlife researcher and photographer, Aditya has been dedicated to studying the avian fauna of Nepal. His research focuses on grassland birds, including the Bengal Florican and Yellow-breasted Bunting. In addition to his research, Aditya is committed to educating children about bird biology and ecology. He has inspired many to engage in conservation efforts and work towards preserving nature.
Nikita Phuyal
Project Officer
Nikita is a dedicated wildlife conservationist who graduated from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, with a Master’s degree in Wildlife Management and Biodiversity Conservation. Her academic achievements were recognized with a merit scholarship. Nikita has a strong foundation in GIS and R-programming, which she has applied effectively in her research. As a principal researcher, she has contributed significantly to understanding the illegal trade of Pangolins and the population status of Mugger Crocodiles in Nepal.
Sujan Prakash Pradhan
Intern
Rabina Dhakal
Intern
Rabina is a dedicated and enthusiastic environmental engineer who graduated from Kathmandu University with a passion for protecting our planet. She is committed to advancing her career in sustainable practices and making a positive impact on the environment.