Co-founder and Executive Director. Losang holds a PhD in gender studies and anthropology from the University of London School of Oriental and African Studies where she was a Canadian Commonwealth Scholar. In 2006, Losang was recognized as an Emerging Explorer by the National Geographic for her innovative work in bridging cultural divides. In addition to her creative development of Machik work, Losang also serves on the board of directors of the Tibetan Himalayan Digital Library and was a founding member of Mechak, the first online gallery of contemporary Tibetan art. Her current research interests include social entrepreneurship and rural community development in Tibet. Losang was selected by the Asia Society as a Young Leader in 2007. Born in India and raised in Canada, Losang first returned to Tibet with her family in 1987.