Dr. Pradhan is an Associate Professor of Economics and the John E. Simon Chair in Business at Westminster College. He earned a PhD in Economics from American University (USA). His teaching and research interests include macroeconomics, international economics, development economics and public economics. He was chair of the ABEMIS department from 2000-2004. He is also a visiting faculty member at Washington University in St. Louis. NWGN St. Louis team is privileged to have his constant support and inspiration.

Arati initiated the formation of the NWGN St. Louis, and serves as the Founding President of the Chapter. She is  currently working as a Program Associate with the Missouri Foundation for Health. She also  serves on the Board of Directors for Mitrata Nepal Foundation for Children, a St. Louis based nonprofit organization working towards helping children in need in Nepal. Her interest areas include Philanthropy, Health Equity, Gender Equity,  Child Welfare, Social Policy and Research.

Rachana received Master of Social Work degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 2005. She has been working in the field of mental health where she supervises a community psychiatric rehabilitation program at Hopewell Center in St. Louis. She loves her job and is amazed how it challenges her every day. Rachana lives in St. Louis with her husband, who is pro-active in bringing Nepalese community together in St. Louis.

Rachana Shrestha is a Certified Public Accountant currently working as a Senior Financial Analyst at Dierbergs Markets, a local grocery chain in St Louis. She is pursuing her MBA at Webster University. In her spare time, she enjoys reading fiction and watching movies. Rachana is a very dedicated person who looks forward to bringing her financial expertise to the NWGN team.

Member : Prati Khatiwada, MSW

Prati received her MSW degreee from St. Louis University. She is currently working with  "The Hopewell Center" as a Program Supervisor the Children's Mental Health Program. Prati plans to get her PhD degree in the area of children and mental health. Her areas of interest include diversity, women, child welfare, and mental health. She serves as the Chair for the Fundraising Committeee for NWGN St. Louis and works really hard to link resources to the array of projects that the team strives for.

Member:
Leewa Khatiwada Dangi, MSW

Leewa is an MSW graduate from the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis. She worked at Family Resource Center as a Foster Care Case Manager for Missouri Children's Division and is now an Adoption Specialist for Children's Permanency Partnership for Missouri Children's Division. Leewa worked as an RJ for Hits FM Private Limited in Nepal for six years. She also worked with World Vision International in Nepal for two years as a Community Development Officer. Leewa is married with one child and is enjoying motherhood.

Member: Jesri Rajyalaxmi Chand, MMC

Jesri received her Master's degree in Marketing Management and Communication from Toulouse Graduate Business School, France. She is currently working as a Cataloging Associate at St. Louis Public Library. She catalogs music cds and foreign language books for the library and its 17 branches. Jesri is very interested to pursue Masters in Library Science. She enjoys meeting people from different diversities, socializing and has a keen interest in community services.