Our Team
Two doctorates, a PhD candidate, two registered nurses and two decades of nonprofit fundraising — the people accountable for how Women Equity International spends its first grant.
Our US Board Members
The board of Women Equity International, Inc., our registered US 501(c)(3).
Smita Giri
DirectorRegistered nurse with a BSc in Nursing from Kathmandu University. Previously at CREPHA, studying the integration of immediate post-partum IUD services into antenatal counseling and delivery room practice. Focused on maternal health and quality of care.
Sammy Jurado
DirectorBusiness administrator and marketing specialist who has worked in the nonprofit sector in New York City and Washington, DC for more than two decades, moving from corporate marketing into NGO fundraising and development. He designed the WEI marigold mark.
Alisha Giri
Founder & Executive DirectorDual MPH/PhD in medical anthropology and population and quantitative health sciences, with nine years of qualitative and mixed-methods research. Born in Nepal and raised in the US; her doctoral work compared livelihood outcomes for migrant labor returnees in rural Nepal.
Our Nepal Board Members
The board of Women Equity Nepal, our registered Nepali partner organization, based in the districts where our programs run.
Sadikshya Regmi
Founder & CEO, Women Equity NepalRegistered nurse with a Master’s in Child Health and Gender Socialization and over a decade in program management, nursing education and grassroots development. Leads WE Nepal’s work on gender equity, healthcare access and climate justice.
Prakash Shahi
DirectorPublic health professional with fifteen years in health inequality, sexual and reproductive health, and health systems. Currently a PhD candidate at the University of Huddersfield. Has designed national programs improving maternal and neonatal care for underserved populations in Nepal.
Dr. Pasang Tamang
DirectorPhD from the University of Huddersfield and a lecturer at the University of Greenwich. More than a decade in public health across Nepal and the UK, specializing in health systems, epidemiology, and maternal and neonatal health.
Our Logo
Our logo, a beautifully crafted design by our very own board member Sammy Jurado, embodies both the elegance of a symmetrical marigold flower and the hopeful radiance of a sunrise. The marigold is a revered symbol in many cultures—especially in Nepal—where it signifies prosperity, celebration, and renewal. The symmetry of the flower speaks to the core values of equity and balance, mirroring our commitment to ensuring that every woman has equal opportunities and a harmonious space to flourish. Just as the marigold radiates warmth and unity through its perfectly balanced petals, our organization strives to empower women by fostering environments of fairness, mutual support, and transformative change.
The sunrise element adds another layer of symbolism, representing the promise of a new day filled with hope, growth, and endless possibilities. Each sunrise brings light and warmth, inspiring us to ignite positive change and create a future where every woman can rise and thrive. Together, these elements capture our mission and vision: to nurture resilience, promote equity, and celebrate the transformative power of women in every community we serve.