Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Mercy College, New York, NY, 2013
LANGUAGES
Tibetan, English, Hindi and Nepali - Proficient in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Urdu and Bhutanese - Proficient in speaking and listening
EXPERIENCE
Bellevue/NYU, Program for Survivors of Torture, New York, NY September 2011 - October 2015, June 2017 - Present Clinical Care Coordinator / Intake Coordinator
Conducted initial screening of potential clients
Managed and oversaw patient flow within the Program and troubleshoot problems with patients
Coordinated client medical services
Attended weekly intake conference and participated in client’s acceptance process and the commencement of client services
Served as initial point of contact for all clients
Monitored the Program's general phone number
Oversaw and coordinated Monday Evening Primary Care Clinic including all patient referrals and supervision of participating volunteer and student interns
Attended and conducted six months follow up and case conference
Drokpo, Kathmandu, Nepal October 2015 - Present Advisor
Conducted workshops for team building and organisational purposes
Managed the team by working with them on coming up with organisation’s by laws
Implemented set formats for project proposals
Periodically checked in with the team leader on strategies to improve leadership skills
Coordinated with other community based organisations for collaboration
Provided inputs on every aspects of Drokpo’s work, including fundraising, website design, and brochures
Organised and discussed the challenges faced by the Tibetan youths in Nepal, particularly
Implemented an internship program for high school graduates
Created flyer to be distributed at the UN summit 2016 Annual Consultations with NGO, about the situation of the Tibetan refugee youths in Nepal
Tibetans Against Sexual Violence, New York, NY (2016 – 2017) Co founder/Executive Director
Conducted workshops in schools in Nepal regarding ‘Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation’
Developed partnership with other similar organizations
Member of Queens Task Force against sexual violence
Attended numerous trainings and webinars about domestic and sexual violence
Mountain Resiliency Project, Kathmandu, Nepal October 2015 - June 2016 Program Director
Provided leadership, promote professionalism and teamwork, build working relationships
Worked with CEO, to design, develop, and implement recovery projects consistent with MRP strategy, with a focus on mental health and psychosocial services, and community health
Identified potential local partners and coordinated with existing local partners to identify need
Reviewed proposals from implementing partners and provide input to project design
Maintained regular communication with CEO and other MRP leadership on providing timely situation reports, and updates on activities, accomplishments and challenges to inform MRP program planning and decision-making
Interpreted and acted as a liaison between the local community members and the international partners
ACHA Himalayan Sisterhood NY, Queens, NY 2014 - 2015 Volunteer/Member
Organized educational events on ‘Gender based violence’
Established the NY chapter
Facilitated monthly book/article discussion
Recruited new members
Outreached to community based organizations for collaboration
Organized events and workshops
Business Outreach Center Network, Brooklyn, NY July - August, 2014 ORR IDA Outreach Coordinator
Conducted outreach to refugee communities and faith-based organizations
Intake new ORR IDA clients
Expanded networks with local refugee serving organizations
Created and posted informational flyers at local business centers that serves refugees and asylees
North America Dhomay Association, Queens, NY 2012 - October 2015 Volunteer/Advisor
Organized large scale fundraising events
Assisted in developing bylaws for nonprofit incorporation
Maintained and coordinated external communications
Served as the advisor
Adhikaar, Woodside, Queens, NY September 2013 - April 2015 Volunteer/Facilitator
Facilitated English for empowerment classes on Sundays
Interpreted from Nepali and English to Tibetan for various events
Outreached for the Civic Engagement Campaign
Central Queens Academy (CQA), Elmhurst, Queens, NY January 2013 - June 2013 Student Outreach and Recruitment Specialist
Recruited and assessed new students
Coordinated with Community based organizations, local governments for tabling opportunities and maintained relationship
Documented overall budget for the recruitment season
Facilitated volunteer training
Managed volunteers schedules and communicated weekly tasks
Organized open house and other recruitment events
Communicated with parents about CQA's mission and role for the community
Central Queens Academy, Elmhurst, Queens, NY March 2012 - July 2012 Start Up Coordinator/Student services and community outreach intern
Recruited and assessed new students
Developed data such as Master Student Spreadsheet, parent volunteer and mailing list databases, and comprehensive spreadsheet for ethnicity, housing, residency, home, and language
Communicated with and interpreted for non-English speaking parents
Regional Tibetan Youth Congress, New York & New Jersey April 2011 - April 2013 Public Relations Secretary and Media coordinator
Coordinated with press personnel and news reporters.
Organized major community events and conferences.
Responsible for writing press release and media advisory
