Current Executive Committee

Executive Member – Sameer
President – Sameer Sapkota

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I am Sameer Sapkota (Firu). I work as a Mechanical Engineer and have been living in St Louis for over two years at this point. I like spending my time reading or writing or watching sports. I also like to be involved in community services, helping people and being a positive change altogether. Getting involved with GSTLNC has given me that opportunity to do something good for Nepali diaspora living in and around St Louis.

Vice President – Prabesh Amatya

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I am Prabesh Amatya. I am very interested to serve the community. While spending almost half of my youth here in US, and growing up in Nepal during early years, as our community is getting bigger, I think I can be a proper bridge between new comers and people who have been living here for a while. I am committed to fostering a sense of community and inclusivity within the organization, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued. Beside this, I also have a vision to increase popularity of Nepali cultural programs and a way to bring the community together.

Santosh Dahal
General Secretary – Santosh Dahal

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Secretary – Pratigyan Bhusal

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Pratigyan Bhusal was born and raised in Nepal, where she developed a deep passion for environmental justice and community organizing. She moved to the USA to advance her education, earning a Master’s degree in Environmental Science with a focus on environmental policy. Currently, she leads an air monitoring project at United Congregations of Metro East (UCM), focusing on community education and outreach to improve air quality in the Metro East area. Pratigyan has been a resident of Southern Illinois for more than 2 years and is actively involved in environmental advocacy and community service. As the Secretary of the Greater St. Louis Nepali Community (GSTLNC), she is dedicated to fostering cultural preservation and supporting the local Nepalese community. She aspires to expand GSTLNC’s presence while mentoring students and new comers in the community. In addition to her professional and community roles, Pratigyan is passionate about singing and traveling, finding joy in exploring new places and expressing herself through music.

Treasurer – Aastha Pokhrel

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I am passionate about how this organization helps bring the community together. I love giving back to the community, which is why I joined. My main goal is to foster a sense of belonging among young adults, helping them connect and feel part of something larger. It’s a privilege to contribute to this mission and work toward building a stronger, more connected community.

Vimal Nepal
Information Technology (IT) – Vimal Nepal

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Prajwal Baral
Executives Member: Prajwal Baral

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I want to bind the Nepalese community and do some voluntary work for the community. I want to make people feel home even we are here at the states by organizing different Nepalese events. I have been involved with voluntary organization. I am the current president of Nepalese Student Association at SIUE. I am a helpful guy with some leadership qualities. So, I want to serve being the executive member pf GSTLNC.

Executives Member: Matina Shrestha

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Jojolapa, My name is Matina Shrestha, and I am originally from Kathmandu, Nepal. I work as a Software Engineer and recently moved to St. Louis from Houston, Texas. I completed my master’s degree in 2022 from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. I love traveling and exploring new places. I am excited for this opportunity to serve our great Nepali community in the Greater St. Louis region as an executive member of GSTLNC.

Shankar P. Dahal
Executives Member: Shankar P. Dahal

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Good mindset

Amar Thapa
Executives Member: Amar Thapa

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It’s my field of interest

Student Coordinator: Sashank Subedi

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