Business (BBA and BCom)

As a part of his MBA Degree, he worked as a consultant of Bhutan Telecom and developed a marketing strategy. In 2022, he also completed PgCert in Education from Samtse College of Education.

Dr. Tshering completed his Doctoral Studies in 2022 from Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University, India.

With his varied exposure and experience in the field of Education, Dr. Tshering Phuntsho will contribute to the academic growth of Norbuling Rigter College.

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With over seven years of experience in higher education, Dr. Jamtsho has taught Finance, Research, and Management-related modules at the tertiary level. He currently serves as Programme Leader of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme, where he oversees academic coordination, curriculum delivery, and quality assurance. He has also served as Staff Secretary, contributing to institutional management and faculty coordination. His teaching philosophy integrates theory with real-world application, encouraging practical understanding and sustained student engagement.

Beyond academia, Dr. Jamtsho brings diverse industry experience. During his MBA, he developed a Training Needs Assessment model for Construction Development Corporation Limited (CDCL). He also undertook professional training in Capacity Building in Agriculture in Israel under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. His professional experience includes serving as an Assistant Accountant in a private tour agency and working as a freelance cultural tour guide. In addition, he is a freelance trainer in business and financial strategy, leadership, and entrepreneurship development, and is a certified CEFE trainer.

His blend of academic expertise and industry exposure enables him to connect classroom learning with professional practice, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required for today’s dynamic work environment.

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A founding faculty member since 2017 and currently serving as Associate Professor at Norbuling Rigter College, he has been instrumental in shaping the institution’s programmes, influencing curriculum reviews and ensuring alignment with national education objectives. He has contributed meaningfully to the College Visioning Exercise 2025, helping define the mission, core values, and strategic objectives, and has also played a key role in embedding robust quality assurance during accreditation and advancing long-term institutional development. Before joining Norbuling Rigter College, Dr Basu served as a Lecturer at Royal Thimphu College (RTC) in Bhutan for four years and also contributed as a Guest Lecturer at several colleges under the Techno India Group in India for around one and a half years.

An advocate of research-led teaching, Dr. Basu has authored two academic books, Management Theory and Practice and Organisational Behaviour and Culture, and has published widely in international peer-reviewed journals on leadership, human resource management and technology-enhanced learning. He serves as an international editor on the boards of several peer-reviewed journals, regularly supervises undergraduate research projects, mentors students and conducts professional development workshops for faculty with a focus on academic integrity, curriculum innovation and student-centred teaching. He has delivered keynote addresses and served as session chair at several international conferences. Beyond the classroom, he promotes knowledge exchange by advising entrepreneurs, hosting dialogues with industry professionals and participating in panel discussions that connect students with real-world perspectives.

Dr. Basu is recognised for his expertise in digital pedagogy and the responsible integration of artificial intelligence in education. As AI Focal Person, he has developed comprehensive AI policy frameworks and facilitated training programmes nationwide on AI literacy, prompt engineering and ethical use of AI. He has undertaken advanced training including the Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Research conducted by the Royal University of Bhutan, the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence’s One Million Prompters Programme, and certifications in generative AI ethics and advanced prompt engineering. These credentials collectively strengthen his capacity to design and deliver impactful faculty development initiatives on emerging technologies and digital learning.

His commitment to educational innovation has been recognised by the Patent Office, Government of India, which has granted a design patent in his name for his work titled “AI-Powered Dual-Screen Dashboard for Teamwork Enhancement”. He has also received a copyright in his name for his work titled “Collaborative Intelligence (CI): The Future Equation of Human-AI Synergy”. Dr. Basu’s contributions have been celebrated internationally with distinctions including the World Icon of Peace (2019), the 100 Most Dedicated Professors Award (2019), the Asia’s Best Researcher Award in Management (2023) and the Most Outstanding Global Educator and Researcher Award (2024). He is also an Individual Professional Life Member of the All India Management Association (AIMA), India’s apex body for management professionals. Collectively, these honours reflect his standing as a globally recognised thought leader whose work continues to inspire educators and empower students in Bhutan and well beyond.

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He worked as a Principal and CEO, Serampore College (University), West Bengal, India during 2015-2024. During this period, he was the President of College Faculty (Governing Body) from 2015 - 2024. He was also the Secretary, Council of Serampore College (University) from 2015 - 2024, Convener, Senate of Serampore College (University) from 2015 - 2024. He worked under the Government of Mizoram as Associate Professor in different government colleges in Mizoram, India from 1995-2015. He served as a Post Graduate Teacher in Mizoram and Guest Lecturer in various colleges. He was an Academic Counsellor for the programme of Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE), BA Psychology and MA Psychology at Indira Gandhi National Open University from 2010-2012.

Dr. Vansanglura was also involved in many non-profit organisation/associations for the upliftment of the society. He organised various social work programmes. He promoted national and international partnerships by signing as many as 15 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU’s). His hard work and dedication were recognised by various organisations by bestowing 13 prestigious awards. He has made various significant contributions and achievements in advancing education in India and elsewhere. He was also actively involved in numerous international linkage, collaboration and exchange programmes with various institutions in USA, Europe and Asia.

Dr. Vansanglura published two books and many articles in a book, journals, magazines and newspapers. He presented papers in national and international seminars. He was a member of the panel at the “Reforming Elementary Education in Mizoram” in the 10th Zoram Research Foundation ‘THINK-TANK DISCUSSION FORUM’ at SCERT, Aizawl, organized by Zoram Research Foundation, Mizoram.

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After completing his Masters degree, Dr. Aaditya worked as a visiting faculty in the Department of Management at Sri Ramaswamy Memorial University, Sikkim. He has also worked as a part-time teaching faculty at Accelerator Academy, Vision Academy and Smart Academy, Sikkim, India.

He has published three research papers pertaining to performance evaluation of banks operating in Bhutan and Evaluation of Non-Banking Financial Companies of India. He has presented his research papers in National and International conferences in India.Further, he researched and wrote a paper titled “A Study of Need of Microfinance in Southern Bhutan” for the fulfillment of his master degree.

Aaditya worked as an intern under the finance manager of ‘Government Fruit Preservation Factory’, Sikkim. Thus, the combination of his research, academic and industrial experiences will deeply contribute to the academic and personal development of the students.

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After completing his B.Ed programme at the National Institute of Education in Samtse, he was placed at Zhemgang High School in July 1990. With a year and half of teaching there, he was promoted as the Assistant Principal soon after which he was given the opportunity to pursue Master’s Degree in education at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Canada in 1993 and completed it towards the end of 1994. No sooner had he joined Zhemgang HSS than he was transferred as the Vice Principal of Drugyel High School in 1995 where he also taught English to XI and XII students. At the end of 1998, he was sent to Damphu High School on promotion transfer as the Principal there. He was the one to revive Damphu Junior School which was closed down due to 1990 uprising in the south to a new Higher Secondary School. Damphu High School soon became one of the most performing schools in those days. He was then transferred to Dagana Dzongkhag as the District Education Officer (DEO) in 2002. As the DEO, he established eight new schools on top of the eight schools which were already existing and he was also instrumental in implementing the devolvement of power to the people by His Majesty the Great Fourth – by serving as the Dzongkhag Chief Election Officer during the Gup election using ballot boxes. Following Dasho Pema Thinley’s policy of DEO and principal posts being inter-changeable that time, he was posted to Samtse HSS as the principal there in 2006. He established the new high school which was just bifurcated from the then existing Lower Secondary School. The school soon became one of the most popular and successful schools at that time.

In the beginning of 2010, he was hand-picked as the Chief Curriculum Officer to head the then Curriculum and Professional Support Services Division (CAPSSD) under the Ministry of Education. At the CAPSSD, he was charged with the responsibility to upgrade it to a department called Department of Curriculum Research and Development (DCRD). Soon after that he was transferred to Bhutan Council for School Examinations and Assessment (BCSEA) as the Chief Research Officer. Through a selection interview, he was promoted to the post of Secretary of Examinations at BCSEA in 2013. At BCSEA, he brought about several streamlining and reforms in assessment and examination in the school education system of Bhutan. Towards the end of 2016, he was transferred as the Director of the Royal Education Council in Paro which was just beginning to get established. As the new Director, he not only established the agency but he also brought about many major curriculum reforms in four years despite the huge COVID-19 disruptions in the education system worldwide. The response to COVID-19 in terms of curriculum development and instruction was phenomenal. In 2020, he was promoted as the Director General and towards the end of 2021, he was promoted and sent to National Council of Bhutan as the Secretary General. March 2022, after having served six months at the National Council, he voluntarily resigned from service under the Special Retirement Scheme where he was paid salary for 24 months after retirement.

Besides the regular employment experience as shown above, he also served as Board Member for Programme Quality Control Board (PQC), RUB; Higher Education Accreditation Board, MoE; Tertiary Education Board, MoE; and Curriculum Board, MoE, among others.

He also served as the External Examiner (SCE and PCE); Programme Reviewer (SCE) and held other additional posts such as General Secretary for Dzongkhag Sports Association and Chief Election Officer, Dagana, and the like. He received several awards including the Civil Service Award (Gold and Silver Medals).

He attended many in-country seminars and short-term trainings that included Bhutan Executive Service Training (BEST-3) conducted by RIGSS and RCSC, Executive Forum conducted by RCSC, and Management Training conducted by RIM. He also attended various international level seminars/ short-term training in Canada, Malaysia, Australia, Sri Lanka, India, and so forth.

His publication and editorial work included some research papers, school curriculum materials including school textbooks (2016-2021), moderation of high-stakes examination papers (BHSEC and BCSE – 2012-2015), among many others.

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Before joining Norbuling Rigter College in 2017, he served as a full-time lecturer at Sherubtse College and Gedu College of Business Studies, where he held key leadership roles including Dean of Academic Affairs, Controller of Examinations, and member of senior management teams. At the university level, he contributed to the Royal University of Bhutan’s Academic Board and Programme and Quality Committee, and participated in numerous academic and institutional committees.

At NRC, Karma oversees academic and administrative functions, promoting excellence in teaching, learning, and governance. He has taught a wide range of commerce and law-related subjects, authored two undergraduate teaching resources (Foundation to Legal Framework and Taxation: Law and Practices in Bhutan), published research in reputed journals, and supervised student research and consultancy projects. His current research interests include taxation and intellectual property rights.

A recipient of the National Award for Dedicated Service from His Majesty the Fifth King of Bhutan and the Education Leadership Award from the Global Education Congress (2018), he continues to lead NRC in delivering high-quality, values-driven education.

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Professionally, he has served as Chief Executive Officer and Head Consultant at the Institute of Management Studies, Chief Finance Officer at Bhutan Postal Corporation Limited, and Lecturer at Sherubtse College and Gedu College of Business Studies. Since 2019, he has worked as a national and international consultant on major assignments funded by the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, UNDP, IFAD, WWF, WFP, and other agencies.

His expertise spans financial planning and management, research and impact assessment, project management, curriculum development, system design, and capacity building. He has led numerous national studies on gender mainstreaming, value chain development, financial literacy, governance, tourism, agriculture, and community development.

Ugyen is also an accomplished trainer, delivering programmes in finance, leadership, entrepreneurship, research methods, and project management across government, private sector, and community organisations.

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Mr Ugyen has served as a Senior Lecturer in the Business Department at Royal Thimphu College, where he taught a diverse range of subjects, including International Business, Business Ethics, Negotiation, Research Methods, Marketing, Analytical Skills, and Tourism. His professional experience also includes roles as Assistant Documentation Officer at the National Assembly Secretariat, Royal Government of Bhutan; Assistant Manager in the Human Resource and Administration Department at Bhutan Power Corporation Limited; and SEO Consultant at Domain.com, Inc., Boulder City, Nevada, United States. He has also worked as a licensed senior tour guide in Bhutan, reflecting his broad engagement with both academic and industry sectors.

His research contributions include collaborative publications on financial performance analysis and green human resource management practices in peer-reviewed international journals. These publications reflect his engagement with applied research and interdisciplinary collaboration within the academic community. He values collaborative scholarship and co-teaching practices as important approaches to strengthening academic quality and continuous professional development. With extensive teaching and industry experience, Mr Ugyen brings practical insight and academic rigour to the classroom, enhancing student learning through an applied and reflective approach to business education.

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Ms. Dawa brings a wealth of experience in higher education, having taught at institutions such as Gedu College of Business Studies and the Royal Thimphu College. Her expertise spans across multiple areas, including Finance, Management, and Marketing, which she imparts to students at the tertiary level.

In addition to her academic role, Ms. Dawa is a certified trainer in entrepreneurship, a field in which she is passionate about. As an entrepreneurship trainer, she conducts a range of training sessions and workshops designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the practical tools and knowledge they need to launch and manage businesses.

Ms. Dawa joined Norbuling Rigter College (NRC) in 2019, bringing with her valuable experience in tertiary education. With a strong background in teaching and a commitment to student development, she has played an important role in enhancing the learning experience at NRC. Her expertise in various business disciplines, combined with her passion for education, positions her to make significant contributions to both the academic growth of students and the overall progress of the college.

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Mr Dhital has published research papers at both national and international levels on topics such as “Work-Life Balance in the Banking Sector,” “Great Qualities of a 21st-Century Tutor: A Student’s and Tutor’s Perspective,” and “Role of Banks in the Bhutanese Economy.” His work reflects sustained engagement with issues in economics, education, and organisational management.

Alongside his administrative responsibilities, he brings strong subject expertise and research insight to his teaching, mentoring, and academic engagements. He teaches a range of subjects in economics and statistics. As Rovers Adviser, he plays an active role in fostering student leadership, community service, and holistic development, helping create a supportive and inclusive campus environment.

Through his blend of academic scholarship, institutional leadership, and commitment to student growth, Mr Dhital remains a valued member of the College community.

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He completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PgCHE) from Samtse College of Education in 2025, further strengthening his pedagogical foundation. The programme emphasised curriculum design, effective assessment practices, and student-centred approaches to teaching and learning, enhancing his capacity to deliver engaging and academically rigorous instruction.

Since 2021, Mr Wangchuk has been serving as an Associate Lecturer at Norbuling Rigter College, affiliated with the Royal University of Bhutan. He teaches a range of interdisciplinary courses, including Introduction to Development Economics, Development Paradigms, Environment and Development, Sustainability and Development, Development Financing, and Poverty and Development. His teaching reflects a strong commitment to academic rigour, critical analysis, and the integration of theory with contemporary socio-economic issues.

In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he has actively contributed to academic administration as a member of the Examination Committee and continues to serve as the Waste Management Club Coordinator. He also coordinates and supervises research projects for third-year Development Studies students and the Business programme, guiding them in research methodology, analytical reasoning, and academic writing.

Mr Wangchuk’s academic interests include development economics, sustainability, environmental policy, and Bhutan’s socio-economic development. He remains dedicated to fostering intellectual growth, analytical skills, and reflective learning among students.

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After completing his Masters degree, he taught at Gyelpozhing Higher Secondary School, Mongar for 20 years and then in Yoezerling Higher secondary School, Paro for 4 years.

He has published three books with DSB Publications during his career. He had also conducted an action research on Factors affecting academic achievement while he was in Gyelpozhing HSS.

During his career, Sudev Mariyil worked as School Management Board member, School Management Team member, HOD (Mathematics), School Academic Board member, Examination Coordinator, Mess Coordinator, Audio visual in-charge, Internal Auditor, Games & Sports Committee Member, among others.

The combination of his research, academic and managerial experiences will contribute meaningfully to the academic and personal development of the students.

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He initially started his career as an instructor, temporary teacher, focal person for NFE, administrative assistant, operation manager and finally as a chief executive officer. He had served in various capacities in different organizations over the last fourteen years.

Mr. Damcho Gyeltshen has attended diverse and relevant online education and training courses on Introduction to business management, from Kings College, London, Climate change and sovereign risk from Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), Introduction to sustainable finance from UN, Teaching English in foreign language (TEFL) provided by Professional Teacher Record Institute, Introduction to sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific from Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), Cluster-base in-service program for teaching aids, tools, methodology and lesson planning, Fundamentals of digital marketing from Google digital garage, Leadership in fleet management acquired through training from UNICEF, and Marketing as value creation acquired through google digital Garage.

He has published a journal on “Political marketing plan” in International Journal of Engineering Applied Science and Technology.

During his career, Damcho Gyeltshen worked as focal person for Non-formal education center (NFE), Chairperson for HRC Committee, focal person for gender equality and prevention of sexual harassment in workplace, Administrative head for training programs, financial and management head of the company, among others.

The combination of his research, academic and managerial experiences have an added value for a meaningful contribution to the academic and personal development of the college students.

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Prior to joining NRC, she worked as Business faculty at RTC, Training Coordinator for the Institute of Happiness and as an employee of an Air Ticketing company in Bhutan. She has sound knowledge of Adaptive Leadership and Change Management which she was exposed to while working at the Institute of Happiness. Mrs Bishnu also has industry experience which will enrich classroom learning of her students.

During her MBA, she conducted a major research project on “Product Awareness and Customer Relationship Management”: A case of RICBL as an expansion on her dissertation submitted for an MBA course.

With her teaching and industry experiences, Mrs Bishnu will contribute extensively to the personal and academic growth of her students.

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Her research and consultancy work reflect a commitment to linking academic inquiry with organisational practice. As an undergraduate, she examined factors influencing brand switching in cellular networks. She later conducted a consultancy study titled “Effectiveness of Human Resource Planning on Productivity: The Mediating Role of Training and Development at PCAL,” exploring how strategic HR planning enhances productivity through structured capacity-building initiatives. In 2025, she led a comprehensive Training Needs Assessment for faculty, administrative, and support staff at Norbuling Rigter College, contributing to evidence-based human resource development and institutional improvement.

Her research portfolio also demonstrates interdisciplinary engagement. She carried out a longitudinal study (2022–2024), “Assessment of Water Quality in Doteng Community: A Study of Chumphuney Ju River and Dragepangtso Ju River in Relation to Land Use/Cover,” examining environmental sustainability in relation to community land-use practices. In addition, her work “Bjagoed Menchu (བྱ་རྒོད་སྨན་ཆུ): Legacy of Vulture with a Broken Wing” reflects her interest in ecological heritage and indigenous knowledge systems.

At the undergraduate level, Ms Sangay Zam teaches Management and Finance modules in the BCom programme. She integrates research insights, case-based learning, and applied approaches in her teaching, with emphasis on differentiated learning, critical thinking, analytical skills, and real-world application to prepare students for complex organisational and financial environments.

Beyond her academic responsibilities, she serves as Staff Secretary, where she actively supports staff welfare and well-being. Working closely with colleagues and management, she promotes collaboration, strengthens professional support systems, and contributes to a positive and inclusive work environment.

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Professionally, Mr Dorji Wangdi brings a blend of industry and academic experience. He began his career as an intern at Bhutan Telecom Limited and later worked as an associate consultant in a private firm. He also worked as a survey enumerator, an experience that honed his foundational skills in empirical research. These diverse roles provided him with valuable exposure to the corporate landscape and enriched his understanding of real-world business operations.

Over the past four years, Mr Wangdi has been actively engaged in teaching and academic coordination at Norbuling Rigter College (NRC). He has taught a wide array of accounting and management modules, including Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Corporate Reporting, Taxation Law and Practices, Financial Management & Business Taxation, and Business-Government Relations. In addition to teaching, he has been responsible for coordinating accounting modules, demonstrating his commitment to academic leadership and curriculum delivery.

Beyond the classroom, Mr Wangdi serves as a Disaster Club Advisor of the college and coordinates the Music Club, reflecting his dedication to holistic student development and community engagement. His combination of research acumen, industry insight, and teaching experience positions him as a valuable contributor to the academic and personal growth of his students.

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He began his professional career in school administration, serving as a Student Service Officer at Jigme Sherubling Central School for three years and later as a Store Manager at Nangkor Higher Secondary School for two years.

Since 2022, Mr Chencho Dorji has served as an Associate Lecturer at Norbuling Rigter College, an affiliate of the Royal University of Bhutan. He teaches a range of courses across accounting, finance, and selected management modules.

Beyond teaching, he contributes actively to academic and student development initiatives. He served as the sole advisor to the College Games and Sports Club and continues to support its coordination. He currently serves as Advisor to the College Democracy Club. He also coordinates and supervises third-year research projects in Accounting and Finance, guiding students in research methodology, analytical reasoning, and academic writing.

With diverse professional experience and a strong grounding in research, Mr Chencho Dorji is committed to academic enrichment and the holistic development of his students. His dedication to teaching and scholarship continues to shape and inspire young minds..

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Ms. Khagi Maya Dhakal is keen on conducting research. Her recent research papers are on “Effects of Training on Employee Performance: Measuring the Training Effects through Employee Engagement, Employee Motivation, and Job Satisfaction” and “Impact of COVID-19 on Education in Bhutan”.

She also participates actively in voluntary social work.

Her experience in teaching and voluntary activities will enhance learning of students.

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She contributed a joint publication on Covid-19 Pandemic! Its impact on 3 Es (Earth, Economy and environment).

Her industry experience and commitment to learning will advance the classroom experience of her students.

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He has worked as a Research Officer at the Office of the Vice Chancellor, Royal University of Bhutan where he was responsible for research-related tasks. His role involved assessing academic and institutional data to support decision-making processes. Beyond academics, Dependra is passionate about modern technologies and mathematics.

The combination of his research, academic and managerial experiences will contribute meaningfully to the academic and personal development of the students.

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Her academic projects, such as LagdaAI, Stock Market Analysis using Apache Spark and Hadoop, Text-to-Image Generation with GANs, and Neural Style Transfer for Bhutanese Arts, showcase her technical abilities and innovative approach. She received the Best Project Award for LagdaAI and has also completed professional certifications, including Google UI/UX Design, AWS Cloud Foundations, and the Innovation Challenge by DHI & Super FabLab.

Alongside academics, she served as Vice President of Tarayana, leading community service and events. Proficient in multiple programming languages and fluent in Dzongkha and Sharchop with working proficiency in English and Lhotshampa, she combines technical expertise with leadership, teamwork, and creativity, making her a versatile professional committed to meaningful contributions.

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In 2017, she joined Norbuling Rigter College as a founding member, serving as a Resident Tutor and Academic Assistant. In this role, she supports the Academic Office in maintaining accurate records of student attendance and academic performance, ensuring proper documentation and timely reporting. She also oversees the welfare, discipline, and overall well-being of boarding students, fostering a safe and supportive residential environment.

Before joining the college, Ms Sonam Choki worked as an ECCD Facilitator at Hejo ECCD Centre, where she gained valuable experience in early childhood care and development. She also serves as a Y-PEER Advisor, mentoring and supporting youth engagement and peer education initiatives.

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She worked as a programme developer in the Department of Curriculum and Professional Development, MoE. She also taught at Sheruntse College, Kanglung as an adjunct faculty.

Mrs. Chhimi Wangmo has two publications: A Resource Book for Training of Trainers of Primary School Principals on Place Based Education Approach and Bringing Curriculum into Place: Place Based Education in Practice, A Teacher Guidebook on the Implementation of Place Based Education Approach in Bhutan.

Mrs. Chhimi Wangmo also carries with her the experiences of a school teacher and the school principal. Combination of her leadership and academic experiences will deeply contribute to the academic and personal development of the students.

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