The Padma Organization :: Our People

After studying Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal, Luke returned to the United States committed to finding a way to help the many impoverished children in Nepal. Through working with his friend and founder of the OCAYHN organization Anjit Bista, the Padma Organization was formed. Luke set out to organize fundraising in America for the children in the OCAYHN home in Nepal.

Eric holds a Master’s degree from the University of Utah in Educational Psychology. For the past several years Eric’s work as a teacher in a special needs school exemplifies his commitment to serving others and his community. His skill in managing databases and commitment to helping others has allowed Padma to grow beyond a dream and become a viable service-based organization.

As an Occupational Therapist for over 30 years, Heidi’s dedication to service sparked her interest in helping the Padma Organization. Her experience on numerous professional committees and as former chair of the Utah Occupational Therapy Association provides a professional expertise vital to Padma.

Konckok is a Tibetan refugee born in North India and now residing in New York. Konchok studied as a monk for over 25 years in North India and Nepal under some of the most renowned teachers within the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism. His compassion and understanding of Nepali society make him invaluable in helping those in need in Nepal effectively.

As the newest member of the Padma team, Blaire brings a new perspective and new ideas to help Padma grow. After hearing about Padma's efforts, especially those geared toward helping the children of Nepal, Blaire was anxious to get involved. Blaire plans on traveling to Nepal soon to oversee the operation and seek new opportunities where Padma could lend a hand.

Chris is responsible for the current redesign of the Padma site. Chris taught himself how to hand-code HTML around 1996 on his first computer. He graduated from the University of Redlands, Johnston Center in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts degree of his own design titled Creative Arts in the Digital Revolution. In 2007, he launched ThinkTank Studio with his wife, Erin, in 2007 and they are currently working as a freelance web designers.

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