Welcome! I am a geographer, philanthropic leader, researcher, and educator. My professional life revolves around the confluence of climate change, international development, and environmental justice, with specific attention to the Eastern Himalaya. 

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I currently serve as the Executive Director at Karuna Foundation. Visit us at karunafound.org to learn more about our work.

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View my CV

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Education

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Ph.D. Geography, University of Colorado at Boulder
           Certificate in Development Studies
 

M.A. Geography, Portland State University
 

M.S. Education: Policy, Foundations, and Administration, Portland State University
 

B.A.  Lewis & Clark College

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