our team

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Youba Rai
Youba has been handling the administration and finances of Body & Data. Originally from Sankhuwasabha, Youba has been working in the field for the past 7 years. She is definitely a residential superwoman.
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Dovan Rai
Dovan Rai is a computer scientist, educator, and writer. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from WPI, USA, with research focused on the intersection of educational psychology, game design, and AI. She has worked as a software engineer, designer, researcher, and educator, teaching in both Nepal and the USA. She has led youth education initiatives and contributes writings on socio-political issues in Nepal.
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Anisha/ Annekarma
Anisha, known as Aneekarma, is a passionate feminist Dalit rights advocate with expertise in social work and fundraising.  Combining her love for literature and poetry, she leads a book club in Pokhara. She advocates against the injustices happening in the society and has an undying love for tiramisu, cheesecake, iced-coffee and flowers.  She loves taking pictures of boats, sunsets and cherished moments with her loved ones.
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Nuva Rai
Nuva is an Indigenous feminist youth from Bhojpur, Nepal who is currently based in Kathmandu. She has experience of working on the intersections of indiginity-disability-gender. She loves writing as it helps her navigate her emotions and to come in terms with it. She also enjoys her free time playing online games or sleeping as it helps her recharge.
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Monika
Monika is a caste-dominant disabled queer feminist activist with over 10 years of experience in feminist organizing. They are a founder of a local non-profit, and have also worked in intermediary feminist funds. Monika is also an intersectional activist teacher and researcher. Monika grows their own food, is a cat parent and loves water bodies.
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Barsa
Barsa is an emerging Indigenous feminist and literature student with a love for poetry, nature, and music. She enjoys hiking and exploring new places, and finds strength in her mother’s life story, which continues to inspire her resilience and growth.
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Rina Prajapati
Rina Prajapati has been working as support staff at Body & Data. Originally from Bhaktapur, she enjoys knitting and cooking. Her consistent presence and dedication have made her an integral part of the organization’s day-to-day functioning.