🍁 Celebrating Canada-Nepal Diplomatic & Cultural Ties since 1965 • Non-profit Society #S0066426
Leadership

Executive Board & Advisory Committee

Guiding CANFACS with professional expertise, civic dedication, and deep community commitment across Canada.

Executive Board of Directors

Dr. Meghraj Gnawali

Dr. Meghraj Gnawali

President

Renowned medical doctor and pediatrician serving as President of CANFACS, advocating for child health initiatives, medical relief, cultural heritage, and community wellness nationwide.

📍 Campbell River, BC, Canada Board Member
Ms. Bina Shrestha

Ms. Bina Shrestha

Vice President

History / ECE Teacher

Passionate educator with extensive background in history and early childhood education, preserving cultural heritage and empowering young learners.

📍 BC, Canada Board Member
Mr. Purushottam Thapa

Mr. Purushottam Thapa

General Secretary

Financial advisory specialist helping families and newcomers navigate financial planning, investments, and community integration.

📍 Surrey, BC, Canada Board Member
Mr. Prem Devkota

Mr. Prem Devkota

Vice President

Professional engineer at BC Hydro leading energy infrastructure initiatives and supporting bilateral technical & educational exchanges.

📍 Coquitlam,, BC, Canada Board Member
Mr. Debraj Dhakal

Mr. Debraj Dhakal

Treasurer

Chartered Accountant

Certified accounting professional managing CANFACS financial planning, annual auditing, non-profit tax filings, and fiscal integrity.

📍 BC, Canada Board Member
Mr. Samyem Tuladhar

Mr. Samyem Tuladhar

Director of Communications

Software Architect

Technology leader and software architect driving digital transformation, web platforms, and public outreach across Ontario and nationwide.

📍 ON, Canada Board Member
Mr. Bal Sharma

Mr. Bal Sharma

Board Director

Businessman

📍 Victoria, BC, Canada Board Member
Mr. Hemanta Joshi

Mr. Hemanta Joshi

Board Director

📍 Edmonton , AB, Canada Board Member
Mr. Kiroj Shrestha

Mr. Kiroj Shrestha

Board Director

Design Engineer (Toronto Transit)

Transportation design engineer with Toronto Transit, dedicated to civic infrastructure, youth engagement, and community building.

📍 ON, Canada Board Member
Mr. Rudra Adhikari

Mr. Rudra Adhikari

Board Director

Senior financial analyst providing strategic corporate governance, organizational compliance, and financial stewardship across Atlantic Canada.

Board Member
Ms. Sushma Pradhan

Ms. Sushma Pradhan

Director of Cultural Affairs

Health Care Assistant

📍 Surrey, BC, Canada Board Member
Purushottam Thapa

Purushottam Thapa

General Secretary

Financial advisory specialist helping families and newcomers navigate financial planning, investments, and community integration.

📍 Surrey, BC, Canada Board Member

Advisory Board Members

Mr. Mackenzie Ami Gospodin

Mr. Mackenzie Ami Gospodin

P.Eng., M.Eng. ABA, SEMACP

Founder President

📍 BC

Dr. Drona Prakash Rasali

Dr. Drona Prakash Rasali

Founder Vice President

Claude A. Charette

Claude A. Charette

Fonctionnaire chez Govt.

Past President

Hon. Chris Considine

Hon. Chris Considine

(K.C.) Lawyer & Consul General

Honorable Consul General

Hon. Randeep Sarai

Hon. Randeep Sarai

Member of Parliament (MP)

Advisory Board Member

📍 Surrey, BC

Mr. Navin Dhakal

Mr. Navin Dhakal

Advisory Board Member

Mr. Prakash Joshi

Mr. Prakash Joshi

Advisory Board Member

Dr. William Osei

Dr. William Osei

Advisory Board Member