Board Members

A volunteer board guiding EKSCA's next chapter.

The board brings together longtime Eugene residents, Nepali community members, students, professionals, and volunteers connected by a shared commitment to the Eugene-Kathmandu relationship.

Board of Directors

A concise directory of the volunteer leaders supporting EKSCA's programs, partnerships, and community work.

Board President

Ken Beeson

Ken brings long-standing connections with Nepal, public service experience, and a commitment to EKSCA's mission of building understanding, appreciation, and friendship between Eugene and Nepal. A lifelong Eugene resident, he has served in...

Vice President

Diwas Poudel

Born in Pokhara, Diwas has a background in finance, economics, and management and has lived and worked in Nepal, England, and the United States. He values EKSCA as a platform for meaningful civic and social connections between Kathmandu...

Board Secretary

Biju Ghimire

Biju is an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion and serves as Intercultural Education Coordinator at the University of Oregon's Mills International Center. Originally from Kathmandu, she has lived and worked in Australia, Nepal,...

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Kaushal Sapkota

Kaushal is a doctoral student at the University of Oregon researching nonprofit management, knowledge co-creation, and social impact ecosystems. He is involved with nonprofit organizations in the United States and Nepal.

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Suko Gurung

Suko is from Gorkha, Nepal, and studies computer science at the University of Oregon. He is interested in web development, data visualization, API development, and outdoor life in the Pacific Northwest.

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Tang Tumbahangphe

Tang works as a Classification and Compensation Analyst at the University of Oregon and brings interests in research, human resources, data analytics, problem-solving, and public relations.

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Basanta Pathak

Basanta moved to Eugene in 2017 and has been involved with EKSCA since 2018. His experience includes social organizations in Nepal and the United States, and he is committed to cultural exchange and community service.

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Kanti Karki

Kanti has lived in Eugene with her family since 2016 and serves the local community as a healthcare provider. She advocates for education, inclusion, gender equality, and community-focused nonprofit work.

Board Member-at-large

Jan Mascall

Jan is retired from a career in facilities management. He spent six years in Nepal in the 1970s, first as a Peace Corps Volunteer, and sees Nepal as a second home.

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Preeti Yonjon Feist

Preeti is a community organizer who leads hospice and palliative bedside volunteer programming and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work at Cascade Health. Born and raised in Nepal, she moved to Eugene in 2021.

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Interested in taking a more active role?

EKSCA is always looking for people who want to contribute skills, relationships, and energy to strengthen the connection between Eugene and Kathmandu.

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