US Nepal Climbers Association Inc. Elects New Leadership Team for 2025-2027
Queens, NY – November 17, 2024
The US Nepal Climbers Association Inc., a nonprofit organization that promotes mountaineering, environmental conservation, and community development within the Nepalese-American community, has successfully elected its new leadership team. The election, held at Nangma Restaurant in Elmhurst, marked a significant milestone in the organization’s journey of fostering collective leadership and democratic values.
The newly elected team will serve a three-year term (2025–2027) and is composed of individuals passionate about advancing the association’s mission. The leadership team includes:
• Jangbu Sherpa (Chitre, Sankhuwasabha) as President
• Nima Gayljen Sherpa (Chauri Kharka, Solukhumbu) as First Vice-President
• Lakpa Geljen Sherpa (Tapting, Solukhumbu) as Second Vice-President
• Ang Dawa Sherpa (Loding, Solukhumbu) as General Secretary
• Sarmila Thapa Magar (Samakhusi, Kathmandu) as Secretary
• Domi Sherpa (Gora Khani, Solukhumbu) as Treasurer
• Dawa Ongchu Sherpa (Kurima, Solukhumbu) as Co-Treasurer
The newly appointed Board Members are:
• Kaji Sherpa (A) (Khotang, Sungdel)
• Kaji Sherpa (B) (Gorakhani, Solukhumbu)
• Dendi Sherpa (Bamti, Ramechhap)
• Dawa Jangbu Sherpa (Thame, Solukhumbu)
• Pasang T. Sherpa (Kharikhola, Solukhumbu)
• Chhurim Sherpa (Gunsa, Taplejung)
• Kancha Sherpa (Nunthala, Solukhumbu)
The election was conducted under the supervision of the Election Commission, led by Phurba Sherpa (Chief Election Commissioner), and supported by election committee members Gelji Lama and Tshiring Jangbu Sherpa.
The association expressed its heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing leaders for their invaluable contributions. Moving forward, the new leadership team is committed to advancing initiatives that promote climbing, environmental sustainability, and a sense of community. Together, they aim to inspire the next generation of climbers while preserving the natural beauty of mountain regions for future generations.
