Who is Who?
Executive Board of AutismCare Nepal Society (ACNS):
Autism Care Nepal Society (ACNS) was founded by Mrs. Kalpana Ghimire and Dr. Hem Sagar Baral, parents of a Child with Autism named Sylvia. Since its foundation on April 2nd, 2008, the charity has come a long way with the involvement of several other parents and experts. The executive council of ACNS was formed on March 8th, 2009. The council was revised several times and latest revision was performed on September 9th, 2017. Dr. Sunita Maleku Amatya was elected as Chairperson in 2011, 2013, 2015 and again in 2017.
Again, Dr. Sunita Maleku Amatya and team was re-elected for 2nd two year term on 9th Sept. 2017. “Each executive member brings valuable expertise and a passion for ACNS’s work towards ensuring all individuals with autism live meaningful lives”, added Dr. Baral.
Dr. Sunita Maleku Amatya is an Anesthesiologist whose son has been diagnosed with Autism. She actively involves herself with ACNS along with other passionate parents of Children with Autism. She has been the Vice- Chairperson of ACNS from 2009 – 2010.
Dr. Sunita Maleku Amatya
Chairperson
Mr. Shyam Bhandari
Vice Chairperson
Mrs. Kalpana Ghimire
Treasurer
Mrs. Neelam Gautam
Secretary
Mrs. Anjana Mahara
Executive Member
Mr. Bidhan Shrestha
Executive Member
Ms. Kritika Lamsal
Executive Member
International Advisory:
Mrs Merry Barua
Director, Action For Autism, India
Mr. Jack Starmer
Health Care Nepal
Ms Lynne Babbington
Educational Psychologist, UK
National Advisory:
Dr. Hem Sagar Baral
Founder President and Bird’s Expert
Mr. Krishna Lamsal
Education Specialist, JICA
Mr. Kumar Rajiv Singh
Aptech Computer Education and NIIT
Professor, Dr. Deepak Mahara
Department of Orthopaedic, Director, TU Technical Hospital
Dr. Merina Shrestha
Pediatrician, Teaching Hospital
Mr. Uday Kant Jha
Advisor
Dr. Arun Kunwar
Child Psychiatrist
Dr. Kapendra Amatya
Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Nepal Cancer Hospital
Mr. Gyanendra Raj Shakya
Business Person
Mr. Sadeep Kharel
Lawyer
Mr Krishna Karki
President of Social Welfare Agency of Nepal
Autism Care Nepal Society (ACNS) Staff Members:
PT. Surendra Bajracharya
Chief Administrator/Project Manager
Mrs. Sarita Maharjan
Finance Assistant
Mrs. Dhanu Subba
Parent and Child Trainer
Mrs. Muna Manandhar
Teacher
Ms. Anjushree Nakarmi
Assist. Teacher
Mr. Mahesh Bajgain
Assist. Teacher
Mrs. Kamala Gharti Magar
Care Taker Head
Mr. Ritesh Maharjan
Finance Officer
Ms. Sanu Devi Prajapati
Project Officer
Ms. Kripa Shrestha
Parent and Child Trainer Head
Mrs. Ruju Pokhrel
Special Educator
Mrs. Lalita Manandhar
Teacher
Mrs. Lila Subedi
Assistant Vocational Trainer
Ms. Lasata Shakya
Assist. Teacher
Mrs. Sharmila Tamang
Care Taker
Ms. Mahalaxmi Karki
Project Manager
Ms. Saraswati Moktan
Admin Assistant
Mrs. Jyoti Kumari Singh
Vocational Trainer, Coordinator, Aakar Vocational Unit
Ms. Manju Maharjan
Special Educator
Mrs. Alina Risal
Teacher
Ms. Nalina Mali
Assist. Teacher
Mrs. Sunita Adhikari
Care Taker
Consultants:
Dr. Rena Shrestha
Clinical Psychologist (Phd.)
Mr. Amrit Gandharba
Music Therapist
Mr. Rajkaji Prajapati
Clinical Psychologist
Ms. Rojeena Bajracharya
Physiotherapist
Ms. Ajeeta Deuja
Psychologist
Former Employees:
Mrs. Sijan Shakya
School Head
Ms. Ashmita Karki
Assist. Teacher
Mr. Raj Kumar Lama
Guard
Ms. Manju Budhathoki
Assist. Teacher
Mr. Manisha Ghatri Magar
Care Taker
Mrs. Krishna Kumari Wagle
Asst. Vocational Trainer
Ms. Shrijana Khatri
Assist. Teacher
Mrs. Anu Tamang
Care Taker