With over 25 years of experience in the field of rural development, environmental protection activism and not-for-profit organization administration, Sapana Shakya is well versed in handling complex program logistics and interdisciplinary coordination. 

Founding director of The Himalayan Light Foundation and President of Eco-Visions and Clean Energy Products International.. 

A practicing Buddhist since a very young age, Sapana's Newari descendants trace back to the Shakya clan of Lord Buddha Shakyamuni.