Sontsa Initiative Team

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སོན་རྩའི་སྒྲ་སྒམ་།

SONTSA PODCAST: ROOTED AND RISING

We are committed to empowering Tibetan youth in exile through a new medium. Through podcasting, we aim to share stories and insights that inspire and guide the next generation of Tibetan leaders.

OUR STORY

Growing out of the Sontsa Initiative’s mission to empower Tibetan youth in exile through mentorship, Sontsa Podcast brings college students and professionals together to talk honestly about school, careers, and everything in between - turning individual journeys into shared guidance. No perfect stories. Just real experiences, lessons learned, and advice we wish we had earlier.


Rooted in community. Rising together

GOALS

  • Guide and inspire through the lived experiences of Tibetan students and professionals across the globe.
  • Make education and career paths easier to navigate by sharing honest stories of struggle, growth, and success.
  • Highlight Tibetan excellence and trailblazers across diverse educational, professional, and personal journeys.
  • Expand imagination and confidence by illuminating the many paths available and encouraging first steps toward new opportunities.
  • Build a caring and committed community that supports youth education, mentorship, and the future of Tibet.

Co-Hosts

PENPA DOLMA

American University ‘27
Masters in Economics

KALDEN NAMGYAL

Brown University ‘24
Major: International Affairs & Economics

TSERING LHAMO

Columbia University ‘26
Masters in Internationl Affairs

TENZIN GYALTSEN

Massachusetts Institute of Technology ‘27
Masters in Technology & Policy Program