Board of Directors
Hemsing SahiChairman of the Board
Born in Hong Kong and raised in Nepal, Hong Kong and Britain, my early years were spent in rich culture and tradition of Sotipasal lamjung and Damauli, Tanahun. There, my education at Vyas Divya Jyoti Boarding School provided a solid foundation for my future endeavors. As I grew older, I returned to Hong Kong, where I spent my adulthood. Driven by a desire for new opportunities, I eventually moved to London, UK. There, I discovered my calling in the hospitality sector, working as the Manager of the culinary section at AA Rosette and Michlin Restaurant. My academic journey led me to the University of Greenwich, where I studied Business and Event Management. This education, combined with my professional experiences, deepened my understanding of the industry. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to meet diverse professionals and gain invaluable insights from their talents. Now, at the pinnacle of my career, I am embarking on an exciting new venture. I am raising funds through my foundation, RJ Shahi Foundation (rjshahifoundation.org.uk), with the aim of helping underprivileged children in the remote villages of Nepal.- Health & Medical
Dr Aliza DulalDirector | Medical Doctor I USA
Dr. Aliza Dulal, MBBS (KU), is a dedicated and empathetic doctor hailing from Nepal. With a passion for improving healthcare access in rural communities, Dr. Dulal has been actively involved in uplifting health conditions in various underserved areas of Nepal. Through her medical expertise and compassionate approach, she has conducted numerous campaigns focused on child and women’s health, aiming to make a positive impact on vulnerable populations. Driven by a commitment to serve, she envisions continuing her efforts in the future to further enhance healthcare outcomes for those in need. Dr. Dulal is thrilled to be joining the team of RJS Foundation, where she aims to contribute her skills and passion towards creating a healthier and brighter future for all.
- Sports & Culture
Gauri Shankar ThapaDirector | Sports & Culture | Nepal
Gauri Thapa, affectionately known as Ghote by friends and family, was born and raised in Damauli. He has a deep love for his hometown and feels a strong desire to return and contribute to his community. His daily routine involves meeting and greeting everyone in person and actively participating in various community activities, from organizing local youth sports events and cultural activities to joining in feasts and festivals. As a teacher at various school (Amar Jyoti Secondary School, Satyawati Secondary School, Ram Shah Secondary School) spread all over the district, Ghote dedicated over 26 years to education before recently retiring. Driven by his passion for community service, he now devotes his life to numerous youth activities and mobilization programs throughout the Tanahun district. His commitment to community engagement has led to his appointment as a sports and culture trustee at the RJ Shahi Foundation, where it is hoped he will bring renewed enthusiasm and energy to the world of sports.
- Youth Activist
Apar PoudelDirector | Social Activist | Communication Expert | Nepal
Apar Poudel, a Social Activist and Communications Expert, carries two decades of experience within the Nepali media landscape. Armed with a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication, along with Masters and MPhil qualifications in English, he combines academic prowess with practical expertise. Passionate about youth empowerment and local development, Mr. Poudel is deeply involved in social activism throughout Nepal, particularly in his native district Tanahun, where he spearheads initiatives for holistic development.
- Education
Shiva Prasad TiwariDirector | News Editor || PTE Trainer | Australia
Shiva Prasad Tiwari hails from Keshavtar, a beautiful village in Vyas Municipality of Tanahun District Nepal. Currently he is postgraduate research candidate in the University of Sydney in Australia. Prior to this, he did Masters of Arts in International Relations from the South Asian University in New Delhi India in 2013. He taught International Relations and Politics to postgraduate and undergraduate students in Tribhuvan University and National College (affiliated to Kathmandu University) in Nepal. He worked as opinion page editor in two Nepali mainstream dailies-the Annapurna Post and the Nayapatrika. He writes opinion articles in newspapers and online portals mostly based in Nepal both in Nepali and English. Outside of academia his personal interests include visiting new places and understanding cultural and natural assets of such places, interacting with people from different walks of life and working for his birthplace Keshavtar (Nepal) in whatever ways he can. He always likes to identify himself as a villager from Keshavtar.
Prof. Naresh Neupane, PhDDirector | USA
Prof. Naresh Neupane is an Assistant Research Professor at Georgetown University in the Biology Department. He completed his PhD in 2015 in Atmospheric Science, where he focused on understanding the impact of global warming upon the Earth’s climate using both regional and general circulation models. He is now working in a collaborative group to forecast responses of Lepidoptera to climate projections, which he builds specifically on the ecological factors most important to each species. He personally focuses his independent research on the migratory monarch and other butterfly species, but also supports the research of multiple projects in a network of collaborative labs. Naresh develops statistical and mathematical models of insect migration and vegetation phenology. In addition, he uses machine learning models and artificial intelligence techniques to predict the timing of vegetation greenness and caterpillar instar recognition.
