Dr. Drona Prakash Rasali, a Nepali-Canadian multidisciplinary scholar, was the Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Race and Health Policy at the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, USA for 2023-24. He is the Moderator of nepaldalitinfo, an international network of academic scholars and friends of Dalits of Nepal that he founded in 2003 in cooperation of his few colleagues and friends. He was elected as the Deputy Regional Coordinator for Americas (2009-11) in the Nepali Diaspora global organization NRNA and served as its Advisor for 2011-13.Professionally, Dr. Rasali was a Veterinarian researcher serving for more than two decades in Nepal, Australia, the Philippines, and Canada until 2005. He then moved to the public health profession as a Provincial Chronic Disease Epidemiologist at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health (2005-2012) and then as Director, of Population Health Surveillance at the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control until 2023, when he won the coveted national award of Honorary Life Membership of Canadian Public Health Association. He has been holding the position of Adjunct Professor at the University of Regina Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies (2009-2019) and the University of British Columbia, School of Population and Public Health (2020- present). He received his PhD from the University of Canada in 2004 and a designation of a Fellow of the American College of Epidemiology (FACE) in 2014.

​Mr. Santosh Bishwkarma is the president of Sahayatra- International Alliance for Social Justice. As a Dalit human rights activist he has dedicated his time to the Dalit cause for over a decade. Mr. Bishwkarma has been fighting for the elimination of caste based discrimination and untouchability throughout the country, and has also been advocating for an equitable society where each individual can live a dignified life. He has contributed to organizational development of the various international development agencies, bilateral and multilateral donor agencies that he has worked for in Nepal. His expertise is in influence at policy-making levels, lobbying and advocating social mobilization, mass mobilizations, for social justice and human rights based upon social inclusion.

Kishor Gotame is a dedicated IT professional with over 8 years of experience, including work with Fortune 500 companies. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from JNTU, India, and a Master's in Business IT from Middlesex University, London, UK. Based in Canada, Kishor combines his technical expertise with a strong commitment to social causes. Actively involved in various social organizations in Nepal, Kishor works to uplift marginalized communities, reflecting his passion for positive social change. At Sahayatra International, he oversees IT and media operations and serves on the Board of Directors, contributing to the organization's core values and vision. In his spare time, Kishor enjoys traveling, yoga, and reading. His core values center on integrity, innovation, and community empowerment, and he is motivated by the belief that technology can be a driving force for societal development and equity.

Kaushila Bishwakarma grow up in small village Himganga, Nepal. She was the first girl who completed high school from her village Tilbari, Himganga. She holds Master degree in Rural Development from Tribhuvan University, Nepal in 2013. During her Master degree, Kaushila had six month internship opportunity at PDRC-CECI innovative Internship Program in 2012. Afterwards, she worked with CECI as Administrative Assistant until August 2016. Kaushila immigrated to Canada in 2016 and she started to learn French as well as improved English. She was the best student of year 2016-17 in her French class in Quebec. She worked at Centre Multiethnique Quebec with Bhutanese Refugees as Community Interpreter for 1 year. Currently, Kaushila works at Aga Khan Foundation Canada in Ottawa as Administrative Assistant, Programs and Public Engagement and Resource Mobilization team. Kaushila is one of the board of Directoire of Sahayatra-International Alliance for Social Justice. She involved in various social organization. She expertise areas including policy lobby and advocacy as well as social Mobilization. Kaushila would like to learn different languages and meet different people. Kaushila enjoy lots with natural adventures, hiking, paragliding, rafting etc. Kaushila would like to develop her professional career in International Development sector.

Carminda Mac Lorin, Ph.D., is an expert in Applied Human Sciences, an activist involved in several transnational networks, and a musician. She co-coordinated the 2016 World Social Forum and serves on its International Council. A driving force behind the upcoming World Social Forum of Intersections, set for May 29 to June 1, 2025, Carminda is also the founder and CEO of the international non-profit organization "Katalizo" (www.katalizo.org

Dr. Karun Karki is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia and a Founding Director of the Emotional Well-being Institute (EWBI). His research focuses on critical social justice issues, including anti-racism, anti-castism, and the well-being of marginalized groups such as immigrants, refugees, and LGBTQ+ communities. Dr. Karki explores how state power and exclusionary practices affect these groups, particularly in relation to migration, displacement, and discrimination. He has received multiple research grants and published over 30 works, including a study on the socio-economic challenges of Dalit communities in Nepal. His social work approach emphasizes equity, inclusivity, and social justice.