People
GLOBAL FAMILY VILLAGE
Freema Davis, Founder / Director of Programs
Freema Davis founded Global Family Village, Inc. in March 2007. She has been working on behalf of Nepal’s disenfranchised women and children since 1994. (Read more…)
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Linda Cedarbaum, Executive Director
Linda Cedarbaum, former Scretary of the Board, is an early childhood therapist, educator and social worker. (Read more...)
Michael Sautman, Chairman of the Board
Michael Sautman specializes in Nonprofit Organizational Development. (Read more…)
Michael Wray, Treasurer of the Board
Michael Wray is a retired businessman currently residing in the San Francisco South Bay. (Read more…)
Joy Amulya, PhD, Board Member
Joy Amulya, PhD works domestically and internationally to promote research and practice in the implementation, support, and evaluation of community and development initiatives. (Read more…)
Anda Bruinsma, Vice-Chairperson of the Board
Anda Bruinsma is the president of People Matter Consulting, an organization that helps businesses and individuals increase their capacity and effectiveness. (Read more…)
Nancy C. Compton, PhD, Board Member
Nancy Compton, PhD. is an associate clinical professor at the University of California Child Trauma Research Project. (Read more…)
Barbara Cook, Board Member
Barbara Cook has worked as a tireless and most generous volunteer in Nepal for almost 20 years, working on behalf of disenfranchised women and children. (Read more…)
Aaron Lones, MPH, Fund Developer, is a development manager at a community health center in Alameda County, California.(Read more…)
Beth ‘Buffy’ Murphy, Board Member
Buffy Murphy shares GFV’s passionate concern for the health, education and welfare of women and children in the developing world, specifically, orphans in institutional care.(Read more…)
Bernard “Bud” Davis,Board Member
Bud Davis is an independent business consultant, currently living in Miami, Florida.
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Govind Shahi, Board Member
Govind Shahi is the owner of Himalayan Travels, a Bay Area travel agency. (Read more…)
Shanti Basnyat, Nepal, started her association with GFV as an advisor on June 1, 2007, and took over as Country Director, GFV Nepal office on December 1, 2007. (Read more…)
Narendra K. Basnyat is the chairman of Himalayan Distilleries, Ltd.He is also founder/chairman and member of the executive committee (Read more…)
Anil Chitrakar is a noted architectural heritage expert, social entrepreneur, and cultural historian. (Read more…)
Rita Thapa A feminist activist for the past 25 years, Rita is recognized for her groundbreaking work in founding Tewa, the Nepal Women’s Fund. (Read more…)
Pratiksha Shrestha, Office/Finance Manager, Nepal, graduated from Tribhuvan University with a bachelor's degree in commerce. (Read more…)
Sunil Sakya is a past president of the Nepal-USA Chamber of Commerce & Industry and founder of two Rotary Clubs in Kathmandu.(Read more…)
Helen Walka, PhD, former Board member and current Friend is a developmental psychologist with 30 years experience working with infants, young children, and families in research, clinical and applied settings.(Read more…)
Kim Webb, principal, Webb Design, San Francisco, Kim Webb is the founder of Webb Design, a graphics firm specializing in corporate print and web design. (Read more…)