Our Team Members

Suman Sapkota is a distinguished public health professional with extensive expertise in epidemiology and health statistics. He holds a Master’s degree from Capital Medical University in Beijing and a Bachelor’s degree from Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu. Suman has led several health research projects that have significantly contributed to promoting evidence-based programs and policies in Nepal.

He excels in designing and implementing complex studies, conducting rigorous data analysis, and developing impactful health interventions. His work has been instrumental in shaping health policies and enhancing community health services. As the chairperson of PSD-Nepal, Suman continues to drive efforts to create sustainable and evidence-based health solutions and improve the well-being of communities across Nepal.

Chandra Kumari Malla is a Nepali health care professional with extensive experience in nutrition, health education, community medicine, and public health awareness. She holds an MA in Home Science and Nutrition and a B.Ed. in Health Education, both from Tribhuvan University. Additionally, she has acted as the Vice / Acting -Chairperson of PSD Nepal for a long time and serves as the Treasurer for Global Health Alliances Nepal (GHAN).Chandra’s professional career spans various roles, starting as a Field Trainer at the Social Development & Promotion Center, where she conducted emergency nutrition training and supported OTP centers. She also served as a Program Assistant at PSD Nepal, coordinating nutrition awareness programs. With extensive volunteer experience and participation in numerous professional training programs, including nutrition interventions, maternal and child nutrition, and HIV/AIDS management, Chandra has established herself as a dedicated advocate in the field of public health.

Rojina Basnet is a Research Officer at the Nepal Health Research Council with a strong academic background in public health, nutrition, child development, and sociology. She holds multiple master’s degrees, including a gold medal in Public Health Nutrition from Tribhuvan University. Rojina has significant professional experience, including her current role as a Public Health Nutrition Faculty member at the Central Department of Public Health, IOM. Her responsibilities have included facilitating nutrition-related subjects, coordinating research projects, and ensuring ethical standards in health research. Rojina has been involved in numerous national and international projects, authored several publications, and completed various training and e-courses. Her work has focused on nutrition and health, gender studies, and child health. She is recognized for her energetic, creative, and diligent approach to addressing public health challenges.

Roshani Poudel is a distinguished graduate in Public Health, specializing in Health Promotion and Education. She is dedicated to a career encompassing health promotion, education, research, training, and evaluation. Currently a Public Health Faculty member at the Central Department of Public Health, Institute of Medicine (IOM), she coordinates Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) classes and teaches health promotion and education. Roshani has also lectured part-time at multiple colleges and served as a Health Education Administrator. Her academic achievements include a Master’s degree in Health Promotion and Education from Tribhuwan University and a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health from the Nepal Institute of Health Sciences. She has consulted for organizations such as MIRA, PSI, and UNICEF, and supervised research at SOLID Nepal. Roshani’s research focuses on maternal health behaviors, oral hygiene among students, and women’s health rights in Nepal, reflecting her commitment to improving public health outcomes.