A highly accomplished development professional and natural scientist with dual Master’s degrees in Natural Resource Management and Botany, bringing over two decades of transformative impact across Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Thailand. Seasoned in leading large-scale, multi-country programs focused on gender equality, social inclusion, women’s economic empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods. Proven expertise as Country Coordinator, Deputy Team Leader, and Regional Program Manager, steering GAC-funded and international volunteer cooperation programs with strategic vision and measurable results. A certified humanitarian with specialized diplomas in Humanitarian Assistance, Social Development Planning, and Sustainable NTFP Management. Deeply committed to women’s empowerment, she serves on advisory committees of multiple national NGOs and is a founder member of an Agricultural Science and Technology College. Beyond development work, she is a passionate artisan and entrepreneur ā handcrafting premium cold-process soaps, lip balms, face creams, and hand creams rooted in her deep botanical knowledge. A skilled digital communicator, she blends science and storytelling through SEO writing, content creation, and social media management. She bridges the worlds of policy, nature, and entrepreneurship with rare fluency and purpose. A visionary leader, mentor, and maker ā dedicated to empowering communities, celebrating nature, and building sustainable futures one initiative at a time.
