Biography / Professional Profile
Multidisciplinary professional with experience spanning grassroots development in NGOs to policy advocacy in multilateral aid agencies; education entrepreneurship; tourism, and hospitality leadership. Currently involved in hotel operations, strategic marketing, and destination promotion with special focus on advancing wellness and cultural tourism. Also engaged in the research and promotion of Nepali art and heritage to support its preservation and international visibility. Education background in political science and international relations.
Their Work with IFA
Her research proposes practical, low-cost strategies for MOFA's newly established Public Diplomacy Division to strengthen Nepal's soft power and global identity. Drawing on AFCAN research, foreign policy reviews, and interviews with foreign service officials, the memo outlines actionable initiatives in tourism, hospitality, and cultural heritage to translate soft power potential into sustained international influence.