BOARD MEMBERS

Board members take an active role in Tibetan Aid Project operations and activities.

Tarthang Tulku founded the Tibetan Aid Project in 1969 shortly after arriving in the United States. He is a leading Tibetan master and teacher who has guided the development of TAP and associated organizations for over forty years.

Wangmo Dixey has worked on fundraising projects for the Tibetan Aid Project since 1996. She holds an MA in International Development. She is the Chief Executive of the Light of Buddhadharma Foundation International, which focuses on the revitalization of the Buddhadharma in India.

Pema Gellek is a faculty member of the Nyingma Institute in Berkeley, California. She holds an MA in International Politics and a BA in Asian Studies, and studied with Buddhist masters in Nepal. She is the co-director of the Prajna Light Foundation.

Tsering Gellek holds an MA in International Relations with a concentration in refugee studies. She is the co-director of the Ananda Light Foundation.

Jack Petranker is an attorney, a senior editor for Dharma Publishing, and the founder and director of the Center for Creative Inquiry. He has also served as dean of the Nyingma Institute in Berkeley.

Rosalyn White, in addition to being a board member, is currently serving as co-Executive Director of the Tibetan Aid Project. She holds a BFA in General Fine Arts and has studied Tibetan art and culture under the guidance of Tarthang Tulku for over thirty years. She has also served as Executive Director and Art Director of Dharma Publishing.

STAFF MEMBERS

Judy Rasmussen, Executive Director

Judy Rasmussen began studying with Tarthan Tulku in Berkeley in 1969 and served as Executive Secretary of Tibetan Aid Project in its formative years. She has managed and coordinated various projects that have helped build the extended community of its sister organizations, including Yeshe De Project, Tibetan Prayer Flags for Peace, Odyian, Dharma Publishing, and Nyingma Trust. Judy's great knowledge and dedication have helped many volunteers to pursue the wisdom of Dharma and advance their skills while working for the preservation of Tibetan sacred culture.

Enver Rahmanov, Associate Director

Enver Rahmanov is originally from Turkmenistan. He has joined Tibetan Aid Project after several years of UN and non-profit work. He considers Berkeley his second home where he previously studied at the Graduate Theological Union. His interest in Buddhism is rooted in its compassionate teachings for the benefit of all beings.

Pauline Yu, Marketing Coordinator & Graphic Designer

Pauline Yu has been part of Tibetan Aid Project since 2007. She graduated from UC Berkeley as an Art History major with a minor in Philosophy.

Carmen Lau, Development Officer & Graphic Designer

Carmen Lau joined Tibetan Aid Project in August 2010 out of a desire to positively impact the world. She holds a master's degree in creative writing from UC Davis.

Jennifer Rinehart, Event Coordinator & Writer

Jennifer Rinehart recently graduated from the University of Evansville in Indiana where she earned a BFA in Creative Writing. She enjoys volunteering with the Tibetan Aid Project and strengthening her spiritual foundation through the Buddhist practices of compassion and inner peace.

Annie Sien, Development & Finance Officer

Annie Sien is a graphic designer with an interest in helping non-profit organizations. She enjoys the intangible benefits of working in a Tibetan Buddhist community and assisting the Tibetan Aid Project in finance and bookkeeping.

Dawn Chen, Financial Officer

Dawn joined Tibetan Aid Project in April 2011 after working with the Singapore civil service for 13 years. Her current aspiration is practicing service to others and helping spread Buddhism through Buddhist organizations.

Andrew Tay, Administrative Officer

Andrew came from Singapore several months ago to partake in TAP's program to preserve and perpetuate Tibet’s spiritual heritage for the benefit of all humanity. He has a keen interest in meditation and challenges himself to integrate and experience the essence of Dharma in his daily work.