Samaanta is led by a dedicated board, programme team and advisors who make the fellowship possible.
Advisors
Professor Deepak Rana
Academic Advisor
Advises on academic placement and partnerships.
Board
Dr Rukmini Adhikari
Chair of the Board
An educationist with three decades of experience in higher-education access.
Prakash Thapa
Board Member
A social entrepreneur and long-standing advocate for equity in education.
Programme Team
Anjali Sharma
Mentorship Coordinator
Runs the mentorship programme connecting fellows with professionals.
Bimal Karki
Programme Manager
Oversees fellow selection, support and monitoring.
Sunita Lama
Executive Director
Leads the Foundation's programmes and day-to-day operations.