Our Mentors

Palden Moktan
CIPLA
Designation: Site Talent Acquisition (H.R)
Educational Qualification: M.B.A Jain University, Bangalore
Current Location: Sikkim
Years of Experience: 7 years
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I help discover and nurture the industry’s talent. I support candidates' job interests and strive to make the recruiting process as fun as possible. I am a data-driven and insightful recruiter who is passionate about growing teams and dreams.
I've grown my skills in full-cycle recruiting, strategic sourcing, data analytics. Currently, I am associated with Cipla & looking after the talent acquisition for multiple units.
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Jigme Lama
Calcutta University
Designation: Assistant Professor (Dept. of Political Science)
Educational Qualification: PhD, Center for East Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University
Current Location: Kolkata
Years of Experience: 6 years
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Currently an Assistant Professor in Political Science, University of Calcutta. Interested in research regarding Himalayan states and societies, particularly Tibetan Buddhism and the Tibetans in exile

Wangden Yolmo
State Bank Of India
Designation: Deputy Manager
Educational Qualification: B.com (hons.)
Current Location: Darjeeling
Years of Experience: 14 years
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I am a banker by profession. As a hobby I play the guitar. I have a family of 4.

Nitish Tamang
Govt of West Bengal
Company/Sector: Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department,
Government of West Bengal
Designation: Block Development Officer
Educational Qualification:School-St.Roberts Higher Secondary School,
College- B.Tech( ECE), Kalyani Government Engineering College
Current Location: Karandighi,Uttar Dinajpur
Years of Experience: 3 years 8 months
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I am from Ghum,Darjeeling. I served as Bank PO and Revenue Officer in the department of land & land reforms. At present posted as Block Development Officer at Karandighi,Uttar Dinajpur.

Pedenla Yolmo
Nursing
Designation: GNM Nursing Student
Educational Qualification: Loreto Convent, Darjeeling
Sociology from NBU St. Xavier’s college , Rajganj .
GNM Nursing- Kolkata Medical College
Current Location: Kolkata
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I am Pedenla from Darjeeling. I am currently undergoing through GNM training at Kolkata medical college.

Lhamu Sherpa
Excise Department
Designation: Sub- Inspector
Educational Qualification: Geography Hons.- Southfield
Current Location: Siliguri
Years of Experience: 3 years
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I was born and brought up in Jorebunglow Darjeeling. I did my schooling from Ghoom Girls Higher Secondary School and graduation from Southfield College, NBU.

Prerna Gurung
Indigo Airlines
Designation: Cabin-Crew
Educational Qualification: M.A Economics- St. Joseph, Bangalore
Current Location: Delhi
Years of Experience: 6 years
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My name is Prerna Gurung. I am from Darjeeling. I am 29 years old. I did my schooling from Darjeeling. Did my Graduation from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. Currently living in Delhi. Working in Indigo for the past 6 years as senior cabin attendant.

Pasang
Non-profit Sector
Educational Qualification: Masters in Sustainable International Development
Brandeis University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Current Location: Kalimpong
Years of Experience: 14 years
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A professional with more than a decade's experience on child protection domain with a specific focus on rehabilitation of children in need of care and protection. I am also trained in program management and program design. I also carry experience in initiating and establishing monitoring and evaluation processes. Photography and jewellery making brings balance in my life.

Pelki Tshering
The Indian Hotels Company Limited
Designation: Vice President
Educational Qualification: Economics Hons., Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi
M.B.A, Delhi University
Current Location: Bangalore
Years of Experience: 19 years
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Pelki was born in Kalimpong and post her schooling she went to Delhi for her higher education. She is a mother of a 12 year old and in the free time she manages to take out for herself she loves to read Buddhist Philosophy and binge on Netfllix.
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She joined Tata Consumers post that to drive the innovation agenda and setup businesses. Tapping and entering into adjacent and new categories and setting up businesses has been challenging and a matter of pride for Pelki. She currently leads strategy at Indian Hotels.

Yudenla Lama
Reserve Bank of India
Designation: Manager
Educational Qualification: Bsc Hons, SSSIHL, Anantapur;
Masters in Banking & Finance, Symbiosis, Pune
Current Location: Bangalore
Years of Experience: 9 years
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I come from a small village named Mungpoo, district Darjeeling. Finished my schooling from Rockvale Academy, Kalimpong. Then went on to graduate from SSSIHL, Anantapur. I have always been an enthusiastic learner. Hardwork and perseverance are the key to success and there are no shortcuts in life . Believe in yourself and move forward with a clear conscience. This is the mantra of my life.