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Advisory Team Meeting – December 12, 2025

December 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM EST via Zoom,

Chaired by Vice President Pranaya Lama with the approval of Madam President and the General Secretary.

Advisors

  • Ashok Gurung – Seattle (Washington State)
  • Bhabindra Basnet – GA
  • Devi David Acharya – Texas
  • Dr. Nar Kagi Gurung – Alabama
  • Dr. Shiva Gautam – Florida
  • Gajendra Aryal – Virginia
  • Gyanendra Gadal – Colorado
  • Manoj Rai – North Carolina
  • Prof. Dr. Hom Bahadur Basnet – Nepal
  • Prof. Dr. Kusumakar Neupane – Nepal
  • Prof. Dr. Uttam Gaulee-Maryland
  • Satish Gupta – South Carolina
  • Srijana Sharma – GA
  • Tara Gurung – California

 

Meeting Summary

Opening

  • The meeting began with greetings, introductions, and an icebreaker to help participants and advisors become better acquainted.
  • NASeA leadership—including Madam President Mrs. Bidya Ghale, Executive Vice President Dr. Dillip Panthee, and Vice President Pranaya Lama—extended a warm welcome to all newly selected Advisory Team members.
  • The meeting host expressed sincere appreciation for the opportunity to be mentored by such a distinguished panel of advisors.

Key Discussion Areas

  • Teamwork and Collaboration: NASeA emphasized the importance of unity, shared responsibility, and enthusiasm for future initiatives.
  • Upcoming NASeA Annual Conference: Participants discussed planning, coordination, and expectations for the event.
  • Membership and Regional Representation:
    • Strengthening coordination across states including Georgia, Alabama, California, Maryland, Virginia, Washington (Seattle), Florida, and North Carolina.
    • Expanding engagement with regions abroad, including Nepal.
  • Fundraising, its utilization and Community Engagement:
    • Advisors highlighted the need for proactive fundraising efforts, willing to use the same for right cause and stronger community outreach.
    • Emphasis was placed on positive thinking, accountability, and clear role definitions.
  • Organizational Growth:
    • Members reflected on NASeA’s recent progress, past events, and leadership transitions.
    • The group expressed optimism about the organization’s direction and future opportunities.

Outcomes

  • While many meaningful topics were discussed, no any specific decisions or action items were made.
  • Members agreed to continue these conversations in upcoming meetings.

Closing

  • Madam President concluded the meeting with warm holiday greetings and a shared commitment to ongoing collaboration.