Meet our Leadership Team

  • Tracy Torregrossa-Brandt

    Co-founder & President

    Tracy’s personality has been described as “lightning in a bottle”. She is a driven entreprenuer and devoute mother of two whose vision and ‘nothing is impossible’ philosophy has shaped Rising Lotus since its inception.

    Click the button to learn more about Tracy’s devout work and hear her full story in her own words.

  • Hari Prasad Sharma

    Co-founder and Director of Operations - Nepal

    Hari is as full of life as anyone you are bound to meet. An extravert in every definition, his ability to make deep connections and his tireless commitment to improving children’s lives through care and education has led to each and every success story at Rising Lotus.

    Click the button below to dive deeper into Hari’s story and his passion behind dedicating his life to children in need.

  • Nathanael 'Nate' Koehler

    International Managing Director

    Nate or ‘Nathan-sir’ amongst the girls, is a self-described “kid who never grew up”. He has been working with children since 2010 and became an irreplacable member of the Rising Lotus family in 2019 after spending 3 months at RLCV, immersed in the organization and Nepali culture. The girls captured his heart and never gave it back.

    Click the button below see and hear Nate’s story in his own words.

Meet Our Staff

  • Bishnu Didi

    Facilities Director and Lead Caregiver

    Bishnu or Bishnu ‘Didi’, meaning older sister in Nepali, is the beating heart of the Rising Lotus campus. She has been with the organization for almost a decade now overseeing all activities on our campus. She serves as lead cook preapring the girls three meals per day, facilities maintenance, and attendance to our girls’ physical and mental health. She llives on site and eads two other staff members, Tikka and Belie, in all care giving related activities. She is in our eyes, a living saint, and a true blessing to our organization and our girls.

  • Tikka Goree

    Onsite Caregiver

    Tikka is one of our dedicated onsite caregivers, serving our girls since January 2022. She is always wearing a smile.

  • Belhi Ghartimagar

    Onsite Caregiver

    Belhi is one of our dedicated onsite caregivers, serving our girls since January 2022. She is always helping the girls at every step. She is an expert tik-toker as well.

Group Photos !!!

Group Photos !!!