Newly elected executive board-members with their respective portfolios: (Year 2024-25)
SANTOSH BARAL
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Santosh Baral is a good-hearted person and an amicable personality. He currently manages general administration tasks for NCAO. He works as medical practitioner by profession. He is considered an excellent leader in Nepalese community activities. He has led many community activities in the past including the activities organized by Nepalese Heritage Centre.
MOHAN BASNET
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Mohan Basnet currently manages general administration tasks for NCAO. He works as civil engineer by profession and has involved in various site plan development (industrial, commercial & residential). He is considered an excellent leader in Nepalese community activities. He has led many community events in the past.
NARAYAN Kshetri
Community Welfare/Nepali Language School
Mr. Narayan Kshetri currently manages communication for NCAO. He has led many social activities in the past. He played a crucial role in assisting new immigrants (including new students) settlement in Ottawa. Professionally, he works in real-state business. In the past, he worked as manager in childcare services and family service-unit.
Himani PARAJULI
CULTURE
Ms. Himani Parajuli currently manages cultural activities for NCAO. She has led many cultural activities such as classical Bharat Natyam dancing in the past during Dashain program and Nepali New Year. Professionally, she works as Junior Financial Analyst. he is currently pursuing Bachelor in Commerce from University of Ottawa.
AAYUSHA GAUTAM
COMMUNITY/PUBLIC RELATION
Ms. Aayusha Gautam currently manages community and public relation for NCAO. She has led many community activities. Professionally, she works as medical practitioner.
SUBASH POUDEL
TREASURY
He currently manages NCAO’s financial aspects, funds management etc. Professionally, he works as software engineer. In the past, he handled information technology part of NCAO.
BIRENDRA SAOKOTA
Community Welfare and Publication
Mr. Birendra Sapkota currently manages NCAO’s community welfare and publications including Ottawa Chautari. Professionally, he works as a Geoscientist, and has worked as mine waste management scientist and environmental scientist.
PRATAP BASNET
General Communication
Mr. Pratap Basnet currently manages NCAO’s general communication. Professionally, he works as economist. In the past, he has volunteered in many communities activities such as sports etc.
JYOTI RAJ SHARMA
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/VOLUNTEER
He currently manages NCAO’s information technology part . In the past, he has volunteered in many nepalese communitiy activities, including sports. Professionally, he works as software engineer in Ciena. He is a new introduction to NCAO.
ARCHAN DABADI
Community Welfare/Publication
Mr. Archan Dabadi works as a geo-scientist.
Roles:
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- Identify potential donors and explore strategic partnership opportunities for NCAO activities.
- Write proposals for external funding.
- Approach provincial, federal, and local government organizations to secure funding.
ASPAD BHATTARAI
Sports Coordinator
Mr. Aspad Bhattari currently manages NCAO’s sports activities. In the past, he has volunteered in many nepalese communitiy sports activities such as Soccer, Volleyball etc. He is currently pursuing Bachelor in Engineering from University of Ottawa.