Karma is an Administration and Human Resource professional with a strong academic foundation in finance and extensive leadership experience. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Finance from Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan, which equipped him with comprehensive knowledge of financial management, organizational operations, and administrative systems. With over five years of experience as Chairman of a Cooperative, he was responsible for overseeing administrative functions, coordinating human resource activities, maintaining official records, and liaising with members and key stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient organizational operations. This role enhanced his expertise in leadership, organizational governance, coordination, and professional documentation.

Singye Tobden is a dedicated learner and the youngest staff, who successfully obtained a Diploma in Financial Management from the Royal Institute of Management and gained valuable experience as an intern in the Finance Department at Tsirang Dzongkhag. He eagerly welcomes new challenges and sees distinctions and setbacks as chances for his own personal growth and advancement.

Lobzang Jurme is a creative and passionate individual who enjoys writing, gaming, and sightseeing. He is driven to learn and develop himself and sees learning as a constant process. Lobzang is inspired by a feeling of purpose to impact the world and realize his long-lost ambition positively. He is always up for a challenge, whether learning about new cultures and landscapes or delving into the depths of the human psyche through his writing. Lobzang will surely achieve his personal and professional goals and leave his mark!

Khandu holds a Master’s degree in Buddhist Philosophy and has diverse experience in research, education, media, and programme management. He currently serves as a Culture Programme Officer at Loden Foundation, where he previously worked as an Administrative Officer for five years. Before joining the Foundation, he worked as a Researcher with Shejun Agency, contributing to several Endangered Archives Programme (EAP) and Oral projects. He also served as Dzongkha Chief Editor and Translator at The Journalist Pvt Limited. His earlier experience includes teaching Dzongkha at Phuntshothang Middle Secondary School and Philosophy at Dogar Phudrub Goenpa Shedra after completing his studies from Gangteng Buddhist University.

After completing his monastic education in 2003, Tendel worked as Assistant Dzongkha Editor at KMT Press. He completed his higher secondary education in Language and Culture Studies in 2015. At Loden, Tendel handles publication and textual projects. He is among one of the only three textual experts trained in photographic documentation of old texts.

Dorji Gyeltshen worked as a lecturer at College of Language and Culture Studies, RUB, teaching subjects like Bhutanese language, literature, culture, history, and Buddhist philosophy for seven years. He has served as Head of the Rigzhung Department and Coordinator of the Research Center for Buddhist Studies. Dorji is the author of several publications, and he has translated and edited numerous treatises and books. His most recent work is the Teacher and Student Manual for Dzongkha Academic Skills. He is currently leading the Loden Foundation’s culture programme.

Karma Losel Yangnyen holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the College of Natural Resources. Before joining the Loden Foundation, he worked as a Program Officer at the Samdrup Jongkhar Initiative, an organisation under the Civil Society Organization- Lhomon Society in Bhutan dedicated to empowering local communities in the region.