Human flourishing through education, science, and technology

Jeevan Raj Lohani (Ph.D. Public Policy, University of Maryland Baltimore County) has more than 15 years of experience in research/evaluation in the field of education, especially in socio-emotional development among children. He has led more than 120 research projects covering more than 30 countries.

Azman Sami (M.S. Analytics, University of Chicago) brings 22+ years of expertise in developing technology that facilitate learning and assessment through Data Science. He has helped implement personalized and adaptive learning solutions with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Southeast Asia and with Amazon corporation in the USA.

Rebeqa Rivers’ (M.M. Education, Boston University) learning expertise is trusted by NGOs, Fortune-10 companies, and technology startups around the globe. For 15+ years, she has helped communities thrive by creating technology-driven learning programs to cultivate mindset-shifts and practical skills. Her articles about learner-centered, data-driven learning design can be found in several academic and industry publications.

Babita Guragain (MBA, University of SouthEastern Oklahoma University) has more than 8 years of experience in strategic management, marketing, and business intelligence. She is passionate about scaling innovations for the wider benefit of customers/communities.

Khagendra Raj Dhakal (MEd, PhD) is a thought leader and expert in critical thinking and 21st-century soft skills, with over 20 years of international experience. He has worked in universities, non-profits, and global think tanks, focusing on developing essential skills for the modern world. With a PhD specializing in critical thinking, he has designed innovative learning and assessment tools, including the Multi-Purpose Assessment of Critical Thinking (MPACT). Dr. Dhakal's extensive classroom experience, from primary school to university in diverse global contexts, informs his work in enhancing critical thinking and soft skills education.

Bibek  Basnet (Ed.M. Harvard University) is passionate about designing  empowering learning experiences by bringing out the potential of each  learner. He brings 6+ years of experience from diverse  fields–international education development, instructional design,  leadership development–to leverage research, design, and partnership  skills for curriculum design and community collaboration.