Samaanta is led by a dedicated board, programme team and advisors who make the fellowship possible.
Advisors
Mark Van Den Eijke
Chairman of the Board of Foundation Care for All.
Otto Dargan
Strategy and Management Expert
Board of Directors
Deb Narayan Mahato
Director of Finances
Economist and experienced Public Policy Professional
Jyoti Pandey
Director of Programs
Social Protection and Safeguarding Expert
Kabita Parajuli
Director
Law, Education and Community Development
Shirijung Hang Rai
Director
Education, Entrepreneurship and Youth Employment
Shrochis Karki
Founder/ Board President
Social Impact Leader, Founded Samaanta Foundation in 2012
Core Team
Akhilesh Thakur
Senior Program Officer
Program Leadership and Operations
Nabindra Chaurel
Program Associate
Samaanta alumni and a graduate in Sociology and Journalism.
Palistha Shakya
Partnership and Communications Officer
Community Media Enthusiast, exploring the Intersection of Education and Communication
Pratistha Gautam
Communication Officer
Leads the organization's branding and external visibility with a focus on clarity and dignity.
Sharmila Tamang
Program Officer
Samaanta Foundation alumna and currently serves as a Program Officer.
Shreeka Bhatta
Program Associate
Supporting to create meaningful educational opportunities and development experiences for Fellows.
Samaanta USA
Basistha Joshi
Works in Software Engineering in New York, and has been involved since 2012.
Prapti Gautam
Has a strong interest in increasing access to education to reduce societal inequities and provides general strategic advice.
Sushmita Subedi
Currently leading Samaanta USA with over 15 years of experince leading transformative initiatives in education .