Pyari Our team Page
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nikita paudel
Founder/Executive Director(she/her)
Nikita is a B.A./M.P.P candidate at Yale University. As the founder of Pyari, she oversees its strategic direction, ensuring that its mission aligns with community needs while managing a team and building partnerships to support Pyari’s growth.
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priyanshu pokhrel
Co Founder/Executive Director(she/her)
Priyanshu is a junior at Wesleyan University studying Economics and Applied Data Science. With a passion to bridge cultural contexts with modern development, Priyanshu focuses on creating sustainable solutions through Pyari, aiming to promote health literacy worldwide.
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riri
Education Specialist(she/her)
Riri was that kid who loved school while everyone else was counting days till break. Responsible for shaping Pyari’s education, Riri is on a mission to make learning exciting, inclusive, and fun for everyone. Her slogan? #NoMoreBoringLessons. 
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mimisara thapa
Human Resource (HR)(she/her)
Mimisara is a BBA student at Kathmandu University School of Management. She is an aspiring HR professional who is passionate about making a difference. She aims to align her values and actions , advocating for what's right and creating meaningful impact through people and purpose.
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dibya gurung
Program Associate(she/her)
Dibya is a Program Associate who supports project planning, coordination, and monitoring at Pyari, driving strategic growth and meaningful community impact.
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anjan poudel
Executive Lead(he/him)
Continuously driving innovation, fostering growth, and leading teams to craft impactful solutions — blending strategic vision with technical expertise.
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ranjan poudel
Legal Advisor(he/him)
Ranjan is a chartered certified accountant working as a business consultant. At Pyari, Ranjan sets strategic direction for organisation growth.
Research Fellows
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tayama rai
Research Fellow(she/her)
Tayama is a rising junior studying Journalism at Northwestern University in Qatar. She has worked for the Kathmandu Post, Nepali Times, and Indigenous Television. She also dabbles in debating in her free time.
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devaki rawal
Research Fellow(she/her)
Devaki is a high school graduate with a strong interest in social and technical sciences. Driven by a mission to challenge gender norms and expand access to inclusive education, she is working to flip "awkward talk" into "empowered walks" for everyone.
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ishana bhandari
Research Fellow(she/her)
Ishana is a junior studying International Relations and Diplomacy at DePaul University. Born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal, she has a background in classical dance and enjoys reading and exploring cafes in her free time.
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nirvaan mehta
Research Fellow(he/him)
Nirvaan is a rising junior at Wesleyan University, studying psychology, economics, and data science. He is involved in research and advocacy on campus and is passionate about applying his interdisciplinary experience to drive meaningful impact at Pyari.
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avni thapa
Research Fellow(she/her)
Avni is a mathematics and economics double major at Georgia State University from Chitwan, Nepal. Having worked at a community shcool in rural Nepal, she is motivated to make an impact through meaningful policy research. When she's not studying, you can find her on Netflix, in quiet spaces, watching city lights—or binge-watching Messi highlights.
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krishtina khanal
Research Fellow(she/her)
Krishtina is an incoming freshman at Meredith College who is motivated by a desire to inspire change and uplift both individuals and communities. She is passionate about using storytelling as a powerful catalyst for transformation, blending thoughtful analysis with creative expression in her writing. With her, conversations about imaginative fiction, art, feminism, fashion, and culture can go on endlessly.