Mail by Runner 143: A quiet force behind it all
Behind every Himalayan Trust project—from rebuilding classrooms in the Khumbu to expanding access to menstrual health education—there’s a quiet, powerful force at work: our Board of Trustees.
They’re not always on the ground or in the photos. But their energy, enthusiasm, and strategic guidance shape everything we do. From governance to fundraising, budgets to big ideas—they give their time and their wisdom generously, and always with the long view in mind.
We simply couldn’t do this work without them.
Each year, our board nominations process gives us a chance to reflect on that contribution—and ensure we have the right people at the helm.
This year, the following board members are up for re-election:
- David Simmons (Deputy Chair, Strategy and Tourism Trustee)
- Emma Heydon (Healthcare Trustee)
- Phurenje Sherpa (Cultural Advisor and Fundraising Trustee)
- Bruce Arroll (Healthcare Trustee)
- Kirsten Nicholson (Water Trustee)
If you’re a current member of the Himalayan Trust, you’re eligible to nominate new trustees—or support the re-election of those whose terms have ended.
Nominations close Thursday 28 August:
If you’re not a member yet, it’s as little as $46/year to join and a simple way to be more involved in the direction of the Trust.
Mā te wā,
The Himalayan Trust team