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Our Team

The foundation is entirely run by volunteers here in Australia. If you'd like to volunteer in any capacity, reach out - we'd love to hear from you. 

Our Volunteer Staff

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Co-Founder & CEO

Lou Nulley

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Manager, HR and Planning

Nicholas J-Quinn

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Director Finance and Nepal Operations

Lachhu Thapa

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Nepal Trek Lead

Mohan Thapa Chhetri

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Manager Comms and Company Secretary

Maddie Carne

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Manager, Complaince & Legal

Sarah Hawke

Our Board

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Chairman

Lou Nulley

With over 25 years in executive leadership and business development roles, Lou Nulley is well placed to grow the impact of REACH for Nepal as Board Chair.  He is the Co-Founder and one of the original Directors of the Foundation and is passionate about helping those in need in Nepal.

He is very grateful to be in a position to invite others to contribute to the work of the foundation, as it is through helping others, we experience a greater sense of purpose and happiness in our lives.  

Lou has led many groups of volunteers to assist with the delivery of development and humanitarian projects since the Foundation began in 2015.  Together with a love of the mountains and the Nepalese people, it gives him great joy in growing the Foundation here in Australia so that its grass roots network of delivering aid in Nepal is sustainable, particularly at times and at locations when and where it is most needed.  
 

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Director

Annie Creer

Annie Creer  first engaged with REACH for Nepal Foundation in 2019 when she worked as an Outdoor Education Assistant with Canberra Grammar School. It was during that time, immediately seeing the positive impacts the organisation’s work had on the lives of individuals within communities that she wished to continue involvement with the Foundation.

Over recent years, Annie has also been actively involved in the Foundation’s Strategic Advisory Board, influencing the decisions and directions of the organisation. 
 
Resonating strongly with the values of the Foundation, Annie is incredibly honoured to be a REACH for Nepal Director. 
 

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Director

Tubi Oyston

Tubi is honoured to be a Director of the Reach for Nepal Foundation Board. Living in Papua New Guinea as a child, she has always been aware of her good fortune by birth and seeks to make positive contributions to the lives of others.

 

Having worked in healthcare across public, private and not for profit organisations, Tubi is committed to diminishing suffering where ever possible and whole heartedly subscribes to the philosophy of the Reach for Nepal Foundation, “every life is precious”. Now working in training, facilitation and leadership coaching, she’s a passionate advocate of using tools from the fields of behavioural insights, critical and design thinking to help people think differently about a problem, gain perspective, and chart a course forward.  

 

Tubi is excited to be bringing these skills and her commitment to be of service to the Reach for Nepal community and contributors.

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Director

Shiva Thapa

Shiva is the REACH for Nepal Foundation’s on-site director in Nepal.

 

His project management and community engagement skills ensure that all projects are executed in a timely manner. He is a talented negotiator with a thorough understanding of Nepalese law and is a valuable asset to the Foundation.

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Director 

Lachhu Thapa

Born and raised in Pokhara, Western Nepal, Lachhu has been an Australian resident since 2002. In addition to his work in the finance sector for the Australian government, Lachhu also runs hospitality and tourism businesses in both Australia and Nepal. Lachhu brings with him his deep local knowledge, extensive business experience, and strong professional networks in both countries.

Lachhu is driven by his passion for the Nepalese people, culture, heritage, and environment, which motivates his humanitarian efforts in the region. He is also an experienced trekker, having explored the Khumbu and Annapurna Himalayan ranges in Nepal. In addition to being a successful entrepreneur, Lachhu has been instrumental in operating a professional organization in Nepal to deliver aid where it is needed most.

With his deep understanding of both Australian and Nepalese cultures, Lachhu is a highly driven professional with a passion for making a positive impact in Nepal. 

Our Ambassador

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Ambassador

Kim Brennan (Olympic Gold Medalist)

Kim is incredibly proud to be an ambassador for the REACH for Nepal Foundation because it is a great local organisation contributing to a really worthy cause.

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“My particular love for the REACH for Nepal comes from the fact this organisation was borne out of the friendship of two Canberra locals – people like you or me – who wanted to make the world a better place. This is about each of us making a small difference, in our own way”, Kim Brennan, April 2017.

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