About Us Our Team
About Us Our Team
Our Team at NEARC Inc.
The NEARC Inc. Board Team is comprised of accomplished professionals representing various sectors including though not limited to social, academic, government, not-for-profit, and leadership positions.
Our Board Team serves as fiduciaries who steer the NEARC Inc. towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies. Our Board Team provides strategic governance and champion our vision of being a leader in empowering newcomer families, especially youth and students.
They set policy, track progress, and step up to take on extra duties to help execute its goals. The Board Team provides foresight, oversight, and insight towards achieving its vision.
In a nutshell, our voluntary Board Team provides leadership and vision to the NEARC Inc.

Dr. Apurba Deb
President

Ms. Ariana Yaftali
Board of Director

Ms. Ayana Alipio
Board of Director

Dr. Mitali Banik
Board of Director

Dr. Purushottam Raj Singh
Board of Director

Mr. Oluwafemi Togun
Board of Director

Ms. Olena Velynteichyk
Board of Director

Ms. Sima Roy
Board of Director

Ms. Vanessa Cook
Board of Director

Mr. Bijaya Pokharel
Program Director cum Interim Executive Director
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