Hi! I am Ojasbi Bhattarai, a public health graduate, currently working as a Research Assistant at Anweshan Pvt. Ltd in Nepal. All I am crazy about in life is to be independent; emotionally, mentally, and financially. Talking about my hobbies, I love playing sports, ALL sports, if I haven't tried any, I wish to try it at least once.I also love watching and listening to korean songs and fantasize dancing like kpop idols to those songs. Most of the time, I'm lost doing things in my brain that I can't do in reality.

My favourite colour is purple because this is what signifies my fondness for BTS. Obviously, this makes my favourite place to be South Korea, which I'd love to visit one day. I don't have any specific guilty pleasure, but, haha I love watching things that make me cringe and carry on watching it for hours with a constant cringe expression on my face.

After enjoying a wonderful pregnancy and birth with my daughter in the Netherlands, which has one of the best maternity systems in the world, I became very interested in and passionate about maternal and pediatric care. I wondered how my experience compared to those around the world and wanted to contribute to a better pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period for women everywhere. It has inspired me to build a brand to help women in pregnancy and postpartum, regardless of their circumstances.

Prior to this adventure, I worked in marketing for ten years for toy, cosmetics, and sports brands. My experience ranges from product development to ecommerce marketing, and I have a particular interest in building new programs and launching new products.

In my free time, enjoy traveling with my husband and toddler, doing sports like yoga and running, and watching my daughter learn and grow.

Zeyuan is a current Ph.D. student at the University of Toronto in Social and Behavior Sciences and Food Studies. Before being enrolled at the University of Toronto, Zeyuan Wang had work/research experience in China, the U.S., India, Mexico, Armenia, Tanzania, Kenya, and several countries in Europe. He holds two master’s degrees in Global Public Health Nutrition and Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, and a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering with minors in Business Administration and Accounting. His proposed doctoral dissertation project is to use the diffusion of innovation theory and mixed-method study to understand how modern formula marketing, communication channels, and traditional health beliefs affect breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices among rural Women in Palawan, the Philippines.

Hi! I am Leena Gurung (she/her) and I am delighted to have been a part of YPAB since August 2022. I am currently based in New York City and work as a Program Associate at Every Mother Counts, a non profit organization which shares OHW’s mission to make pregnancy and childbirth safe and equitable. I moved from Nepal to the US for my undergraduate studies and graduated in May 2022 with a major in international studies and minors in social justice and international economics. When I am not working or exploring the city, I enjoy writing, dancing and having conversations over a shared clementine.

Sneha Shrestha is a mother of two girls. She is the founder and CEO of Yoma, a digital parenting platform in Nepal. Her diverse work experience across the US, Nepal, and India includes management consulting in Boston, working in Nepal’s development sector, and doing art therapy in Tamil Nadu. Most recently, she worked with Louis Berger as Program Manager; she was also a core founding member of Samriddha Pahad, a UK-based social impact firm facilitating access to finance to Nepal’s mountain communities. Sneha has a background in art therapy, economics, and film.

I am Shea Davison! I am from Pittsburgh, PA, and I recently graduated from Fox Chapel Area High School. During high school, I was the president of the Film Club, member of the orchestra, and vice president of the HOSA - Healthcare Future Professionals club. I recently moved to New York City to attend New York University to study Economics and Business Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. I have been fundraising for OHW since 2020 through my art project Put Pots, and I am so excited to continue my contributions to OHW as a member of the OHW YPAB!

Hello, my name is Ainsley! I am from Hamilton, Canada, and I received my Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences from Queen's University. I completed a learning track in Global and Population Health, and I am especially interested in pregnancy and the postpartum period in the global health context. I have been volunteering in the Perinatal Research Unit at Queen's, helping with research related to pregnancy and postpartum complications. I also took many courses at school related to pregnancy and global health, and I was very interested in joining the YPAB after studying OHW for one of my courses. Outside of school, some interesting facts about me are that I am a black belt and love karate, and that I am an opera singer! I also love travelling, and have backpacked many countries around the world. I especially love hiking when I travel, especially in the mountains!

Hello! My name is Marisa Grimes. I am currently based in Kigali, Rwanda where I work full-time for an NGO in service of smallholder farmers and their families. When I'm not at work, you can find me managing my own small nonprofit, planning upcoming trips with my husband and young daughter, listening to podcasts, or adding just a bit too much sugar into my cappuccino while reading a good book. One of the things I am passionate about is affordable health access, and there is no more critical juncture for women's health and safety than when they are pregnant or about to give birth. This is why I'm so glad I came across OHW and have been able to join the YPAB to help support their incredible and cost-effective work in Nepal! My fun fact is that I while I am American, I was actually born abroad and have spent a majority of my life outside of the USA :)

Hello! My name is Hannah Wincklhofer. I am a recent MPH graduate from Boston University focusing my studies on Global Health and Maternal and Child Health. Most recently I have worked as a research assistant on a project aiming to mitigate family planning stockouts for women in rural Zambia. As I continue my search for a post-graduate job, I hope to pursue a career focused on reducing maternal and neonatal mortality globally. One day I would love to start my own Non-profit that targets the inequities faced by women and children in the care they receive in underserved countries. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, playing soccer, skiing, and spending time outside. I am thrilled to be a part of the OHW YPAB and jumpstart my career in Public Health.

My name is Mary Kilianski and I am a Certified Nurse-Midwife and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in Ohio in the United States. I have been a nurse for 12 years and a midwife/nurse practitioner for 6 years! In my current role, I take care of a large refugee population which has spurred my interest in getting more involved in global health. I don't have much free time, as I have 6 children (3 girls and 3 boys) ages 12 to almost 2. We love spending time outdoors and attending all of their sports events. When I do have a free moment, I love to read, ride my exercise bike and travel with my family!

Hello! My name is Mirabelle Moore and I am a pre-med undergraduate student at NYU. I am originally from San Francisco. I joined the YPAB because One Heart Worldwide’s commitment to women’s and infant health really resonates with me. The whole reason I want to be a doctor is to help people, so helping women and children in Nepal through being a part of the advisory board seems like a great way to help people in need of medical care before obtaining my medical license. In addition to my interest in healthcare, I love singing and baking!

Daniel Awomnab is young development professional originally from Ghana. He holds a master’s degree with distinction in political analysis and public policy from the Higher School of Economics (HSE) which is in Moscow, Russia. Driven by an interest to understand the relationship between communication and sustainable development in developing nations, Daniel is currently pursuing a second master’s degree in international and intercultural communication at the Bowling Green State University, which is in Ohio, United States.

Hello, I am very excited to join One Heart’s Young Professionals Advisory Board! I am from the San Francisco Bay Area, where I work now as a Clinical Research Coordinator for the University of California, San Francisco’s Center for Reproductive Health. During the summer of 2018, I had the unique opportunity to work as an intern for One Heart, which kick-started my interest and career in the maternal and infant health space. My current work as a research coordinator specially focuses on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and IVF. In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer, skiing, and hiking with family and friends.

Hello, my name is Menjam Tamang and I am a Registered Nurse in a cardiac unit in Austin, TX! Born in Nepal and raised in Hawai'i, I have a very special connection to both of my homes and the communities that have shaped me to be the person I am today. OHW YPAB has given me the opportunity to connect my passion for maternal and child health and my cultural background, and I am immensely grateful. It makes me incredibly proud to be a part of an organization working for the greater good of Nepali women and children, and I am excited to see what the future holds for OHW.

A dedicated engineer and an advocate for accessible global healthcare, Prakrit brings his wealth of experience in addressing technical healthcare challenges to One Heart’s Young Professionals Advisory Board. He currently resides in Los Angeles building remote care solutions for implantable medical devices at Abbott Labs, and volunteers as a technical consultant to various teams working on solutions from sustainable transportation to innovative low-cost medical devices in developing nations. An outdoor enthusiast with plenty of backcountry experience in and outside Nepal, Prakrit believes in bridging the gap in underserved areas to ensure quality healthcare regardless of geographical barriers.

I was born in Mexico but raised in the United States, I am currently living in Arizona and I work as a grant writer for a regional non-profit that defends human rights in the Americas. Prior to my current role I have worked in multiple non-profits in both an administrative and programmatic capacity that focused on advocating for women, immigrants, and children. I hold a bachelors in Plant Biology, a Masters in Public Policy and I am currently working on obtaining a Masters in Latin American Studies. I am very excited to join the YPAB and to work with an amazing group of like-minded folks to advocate and raise funds for the One Heart Worldwide and for all of the mothers, children, family, community, and skilled birth workers in Nepal. When I'm not working you will often find me trying out a new recipe, reading a book and/or on a roadtrip with my husband.

I am a health researcher and board-certified doctor working in Kathmandu, Nepal. I have a keen interest in MCH (Maternal Child Health) and SRH (Sexual Reproductive Health) research. The excellent work of One Heart Worldwide to reduce the MMR (Maternal Mortality Ratio) in Nepal inspired me to join the YPAB. I am also an amateur poet, an avid lover of food, and enjoy traveling!

Namaste! I am Raghav Khanal, I am from a public health background. While working in rural areas of Nepal, I also have seen the work of One Heart Worldwide which made me join this Board so that I can also share my experiences.