Our Founding Team
Meet the dedicated professionals working tirelessly to support autism and neurodiversity in Nepal.
Board of Directors
The visionaries and passionate professionals leading our mission to support neurodiversity in Nepal.
Ms. Stuti Neupane
Founder / ChairpersonManagement and Human resources professional, Founder - RxPIN. Stuti is deeply committed to child care and special needs, blending exceptional organizational leadership with profound advocacy. Her work in Nepal focuses on championing awareness, support, and inclusive care for children with autism and neurodiversity.
Mr. Dhruba Adhikari
Executive DirectorEntrepreneur, Fintech IT Expert, Autism Advocate. Founder of Khalti - one of Nepal's leading digital payment platforms. DIR Floortime 101 Certified, Core Team Member for the National Directive for Autism in Nepal. He seamlessly bridges technology, entrepreneurship, and social advocacy.
Mr. Santosh Pageni
Founder / DirectorEngineer, IT Professional, Banker with over 15 years in the banking and financial sector. Serves as Head of Information Technology at Shangri-La Development Bank, leading digital transformation and fintech integration.
Dr. Gunjan Dhonju
Founder / DirectorConsultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Kanti Children's Hospital. Holds MD in Psychiatry and Post-Doctoral Fellowship from NIMHANS. Served as General Secretary of CAMHSAN and CAMH Expert Consultant for Nepal's Ministry of Health, UNICEF, and WHO.
Dr. Luna Bajracharya
Founder / DirectorDevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrician and Assistant Professor at the Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital. Gold-medal-winning fellowship in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. National Trainer for Early Childhood Development.
Our Advisors
Specialized professionals providing strategic guidance and expertise to our organization.
Dr. Arun Kumar Sharma
Doctor of Medicine, PediatricianDr. Arun Kumar Sharma is a Doctor of Medicine and a Consultant at Tribhuvan University, serving in the Department of Pediatrics at the Institute of Medicine. Actively engaged in clinical practice and collaborative research, his work focuses on vaccine research, pediatric respiratory medicine, general pediatrics, nutrition, and critical care. He is dedicated to advancing child health through both patient care and evidence-based research.
Dr. Arun Raj Kunwar
Child & Adolescent PsychiatristDr. Arun Kunwar is a pioneering figure in the field of Child & Adolescent (C&A) Psychiatry in Nepal, having established himself as the first C&A Psychiatrist in Nepal. He has made significant contributions to the development of C&A Psychiatry and is renowned for his role as the former President of the Psychiatrist's Association of Nepal (PAN). Additionally, Dr. Arun is recognized as the founding editor of the Journal of PAN. Currently, he serves as a Psychiatrist at Metro Kathmandu Hospital, where he continues to make strides in the field through research and social initiatives. Dr. Arun's educational background includes a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in Adult & General Psychiatry, which he completed in 2003, and a Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY, USA.
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We are always looking for passionate individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of neurodiverse individuals and their families.