Our Team

The human capital at TVN is our most valuable asset. Our organization is led and staffed by a diverse group of highly qualified and experienced professionals whose collective knowledge highlights the quality and impact of our work.

Multidisciplinary Excellence

We maintain a strong roster of 20-25+ experienced consultants and trainers, each bringing 15-35+ years of specialized knowledge and practical experience in their respective domains. This multidisciplinary approach enables us to deliver comprehensive, context-sensitive solutions to complex development challenges.

Executive Director

Mr. Kumar P. Adhikari

Executive Director & Founder

MS International Conflict, MBA
25+ years
Conflict ResolutionPeacebuildingGovernanceInclusive Development
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Mr. Kumar P. Adhikari (Executive Director and founder of TVN), an expert who specializes in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, governance, and inclusive development, offering extensive skills in research, project management, and training/facilitation. He has served as a high-level consultant and team leader for major international and national bodies, including USAID, UNDP, UNWOMEN, and the Government of Nepal, focusing on policy interventions and action.

Mr. Kumar P. AdhikariExecutive Director & Founder

25+

Expert Professionals

100+

Years Combined Experience

3

Core Team Members

20+

Partner Consultants

Extended Roster of Experts

Beyond our core team, TVN maintains an extensive roster of specialized consultants. This network allows us to assemble tailored project teams with the expertise required for diverse and technical assignments. The collective strength and proven experience of our leadership, in-house staff, and extended network translate directly into a successful track record of delivering high-quality results for our clients.

Roster of Professionals

S.N.NameQualificationExperience (Years)Field of Expertise
1.Mr. Khop Narayan ShresthaMSc. Rampur Campus, Nepal30Agriculture Development and Microcredit Expert in Nepal.
2.Mr. Arjun Bahadur BhandariMPhil, KU, Nepal; MEd (Mathematics), TU, Nepal35Education Sector Expert, Former Secretary, GON
3.Mr. Kumar PaudyalMA. TU, Nepal30Public Administration Expert- former secretary of GON.
4.Mr. S. Aniruddha GautamMA. Sociology Masuri University, India25Expert-Political Governance and Federalism. Former political adviser of PM. Sher Bahadur Deuba.
5.Dr. Murari Prasad UpadhyayaPHD, Public Health, Moscow35Member TVN Board, Public Health and Nutrition Expert.
6.Mrs. Saloni SinghMA Economics, TU, Nepal; Diploma in Social Development, St. Francis Xavier University, Canada35Member TVN Board, Poverty alleviation and economic development, gender-based violence and good governance
7.Mr. Achut Dev BhattaMA Statistics TU, Nepal (Distance Learning)35Statistician – Research methodology, sampling, CAPI programming, Field supervision and Monitoring, Data analysis and reporting.
8.Mr. Ramesh P. MainaliMA Sociology and Anthropology, TU, Nepal30Social Research/ Project Monitoring & Evaluation
9.Mr. Manish Kumar SharmaMBS, TU/Nepal., ICAI- India/Semi qualified CA15Account and Financial Management Expert for Private and Public Institutions.
10.Mr. Bimal KhanalMA English, Economics- TU10Education Sectors, and Cooperatives

Extended Network

Partner Consultants

20-25+ experienced professionals and consultants available for specialized assignments across diverse sectors and geographies

Expert Trainers

CTEVT-affiliated trainers with deep expertise in technical education, vocational training, and capacity building

Academic Partnerships

Collaboration with leading universities and research institutions for cutting-edge research and knowledge generation

Work With Our Team

Interested in partnering with us or learning more about our expertise? Get in touch to discuss how we can support your development goals.