I have a Bachelor's degree in Forestry from Nepal, a Master's degree in Forestry with specialization in Forest Economics and a Ph.D. in Natural Resource Economics from West Virginia University. After my undergraduate degree, I worked in a local NGO working on community development in Nepal for two years as a an Environment Officer and then a Project Coordinator. While in West Virginia University, I have taught courses on applied economics, GIS, Biology, and research writing. I have also me