Behind the success of every organization there would be tireless efforts of its people. And, friends often ask, “Who are those people that propel CFFN to become a successful organization?” When you start digging behind there would be contribution of so many people it is difficult to to do justice to all those who contribute. With due respect to all the contributors, we introduce some key people that have made significant contribution to CFFN.
Executive Board 2011 – 2013
- Executive Director: Dr Govinda Dahal
- Deputy Director: Mr Prashanta Dhakal
- Executive Secretary: Mr. Bishwa Regmi
- Treasurer: Geeta Thapa
- Director, Open University of Nepal Initiative, Education: Dr. Drona Rasali
- Director, Community Child Care Centre: Ms Tineke Casey
- Director, USHA: Mr Ben Wood
- Director, Research: Dr Ishara Mahat
- Director, Publications: Mr Ishwor Dhungel
- Director, Fundraising: Mr Robin Pudasaini
- Senior Research Associate: Dr. Bharat Shrestha
- Advisors
- Hon. David Kilgour, Former Minister and Parliamentary Secretary of Government of Canada
- Prof. Pierre Beaudet, Head of the Department of International Studies and Globalization, University of Ottawa, and Former President of Alternatives
- Mr. Terry Curtis, Vice President of EION Inc, Former Vice President of Nortel Networks
- Dr. Ambika Adhikari, Senior Planner in City of Scotsdale, Adjunct Professor, Arizona State University
- Dr. Pramod Dhakal, Member-Secretary, Open University of Nepal Initiative, Ministry of Education, Kathmandu
Research Team
CFFN’s Research Team are lead researchers dedicated to advancing core research beneficial to Nepalese economy and society. If your mind is set on research please contact these lead researchers in the particular area of your interest. Those of you with ideas and passion are welcome to develop a new area of research and lead them ahead.
Communication, Marketing, and Finance
CFFN’s Communication and Marketing team writes articles, writes web-content, maintains website, designs and develops marketing and promotional materials and much more. The website you are surfing at the moment is largely the product of the work of this group.
Culture, Outreach, and Extension
CFFN’s Culture, Outreach, and Expansion team takes CFFN programs into the communities and develops community relations. This team also makes strong contribution in building sister school program between Canada and Nepal.
Events and Planning
CFFN’s Events and Planning team organized CFFN events, which get organized at a frequent pace. The good quality of work found in CFFN events is the product of the work of this group.
NRN SKI Task Force
NRN SKI (Non-Resident Nepali Skills, Knowledge, and Innovation)Task Force has taken a number of key initiatives to help Nepal. Promoting mass access to higher education through open and distance learning opportunities is one of those initiatives. A major part of this is the establishment of Open University of Nepal (OUN). CFFN Advisors Dr. Pramod Dhakal (Lead) and Dr. Ambika Adhikari, as well as CFFN Managing Director of OUN Dr. Drona Rasali constitute the core proponent team for the proposed OUN.
Past Executive Boards
Executive Board 2009-2011
- Executive Director: Dr Pramod Dhakal
- Deputy Director: Dr Govinda Dahal
- Treasurer: Mr Pradeep Raj Sharma
- Secretary: Mr Benjamin Wood
- Executive Members
- Advisors:
- Hon. David Kilgour, Former Minister and Parliamentary Secretary of Government of Canada
- Prof. Pierre Beaudet, Head of the Department of International Studies and Globalization, University of Ottawa, and Former President of Alternatives
- Mr. Terry Curtis, Vice President of EION Inc, Former Vice President of Nortel Networks
Executive Board 2007-2009
- Director: Pramod Dhakal
- Deputy Director: Krishnahari Gautam
- Treasurer: Pradeep Raj Sharma
- Secretary: (Late) Alys Muckart
- Member: Geeta Thapa
- Member: Kalidas Subedi
- Member: Nirmala Sharma
- Member: Ram Acharya
- Advisor: Hon. David Kilgour, B.A., LL.B
Executive Board 2006-2007
- Director: Pramod Dhakal
- Deputy Director: Krishnahari Gautam
- Treasurer: Pradeep Raj Sharma
- Secretary: (Late) Alys Muckart
- Member: Bishwa Adhikari
- Member: Kalidas Subedi
- Member: Ram Acharya