Stories for institutions that want to be understood.

I'm a strategic communications and public affairs professional in Kathmandu. I write, photograph, build campaigns and take the microphone, across corporate, media, education, culture and development.

Working at
Chaudhary Group, as Communications and PR Specialist
Fellowship
Media Action Nepal- Media Fellow
Studying
MBA in Digital Media, London Metropolitan University
Founder and Executive Manager
Kagaj Ko Katha- a collective

Journalism

Reporting, editing and research I've published. Each headline links to the original.

Newsroom

  • The Kathmandu Post
    Fiction, Culture & Lifestyle, Social Commentary

    Author Page

    I have been a contributor to the Kathmandu Post since middle school. Later, I also joined the team as a Sub-Editor/Reporter. Currently, I contribute freelance articles

    2013-Present
  • Nepal News
    Opinions

    Opinions

    Socio-political commentaries

    2026
  • Nepal Literature Festival
    Interviews

    Shehan Karunatilaka

    Conversations with authors, speakers and cultural figures.

    2022-2026
  • Setopati
    Opinions

    Opinions

    Nepali opinion pieces

    2022 onwards
  • Substack
    Self

    Personal Essays

    Exploring my personal niche

    2025 onwards

Research and analysis

Photography

I photograph people, places, and the stories that unfold in everyday life, capturing moments that often go unnoticed. My work explores the intersection of visual storytelling, culture, and human experience, using photography to tell stories that connect, move, and inspire.

Digital media and storytelling

Four organisations, four audiences. Choose one to see what I made there.

Chaudhary Group

Communications and PR Specialist · August 2026 to present

Storytelling for Chaudhary Foundation's initiatives and impact programmes, written for corporate communications.

What I make

  • Digital content and project narratives
  • Newsletters and impact stories
  • Media relations and corporate event communication

Result: Working on multiple CSR and corporate communications projects

Beyond these four, I founded Kagaj Ko Katha, a youth storytelling and reading initiative that grew out of my U.S. Embassy Book Bus fellowship. Visit Kagaj Ko Katha

Moderation, oratory and emceeing

I've spoken competitively for Nepal and hosted rooms at home. Here's the running order.

  • Moderator

    FinePrint Fever Chitwan, Media Talk Series (St. Xavier's College)Subin Bhattarai, Shehan Karunatilaka, Suketu Mehta, Rohini Rana, Sonia Awale, Shrayana Bhattacharya, Janice Pariat, among others.

    2022-Present
  • Adjudicator

    Chief panel and adjudication roles in competitive debateJudging, motion setting and adjudicator training support

    2017-2025
  • Emcee

    FreelanceScript Design, Event facilitation

    2015-Present

On stage

  • 2022Winner, Khalti Talking Titans Season 2
  • 2022Silver Medal, Ambassador of Pakistan Speech Competition
  • 2018Nepal's representative at the World Schools Debating Championship
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About

Mimamsha Dhungel is a Nepali communications professional, writer, photographer, and creative storyteller based in Kathmandu. Her work moves across communications, media, literature, and public engagement, exploring how stories shape the way people understand institutions, communities, and one another. 

Rooted in a background in journalism, literature, and strategic communications, Mimamsha is drawn to storytelling in its many forms. Whether through writing, visual narratives, conversations, or communication campaigns, she is interested in making complex ideas accessible and creating meaningful connections between people and the stories that matter to them. Her work is guided by a belief that communication is not merely about visibility, but about understanding, empathy, and engagement. 

Much of Mimamsha's creative practice is informed by her love for literature, photography, and cultural dialogue. She is particularly interested in the intersection of personal narratives and larger social conversations, and in the ways stories can foster curiosity, reflection, and community. This interest led her to found Kagaj Ko Katha, a reading and storytelling community that brings people together through books, ideas, and shared conversations. 

Alongside her professional work, she continues to explore storytelling through writing, photography, and community initiatives. Through each of these mediums, she seeks to document moments, amplify voices, and create spaces where people can connect with ideas, experiences, and each other. 

Portrait of Mimamsha Dhungel
Communication and media
Strategic communication, editorial writing, media relations, public storytelling
Digital and design
Canva, photography, basic video editing, MS Office
Research and facilitation
Qualitative research, workshop facilitation, public speaking and moderation
Languages
English, Nepali, Hindi, German

Fellowships and awards

  • 2025 onMedia Fellow, Media Action Nepal
  • 2024 to 25Book Bus Fellow, U.S. Embassy Book Bus Nepal
  • 2025Fr. Allan Starr, S.J. Memorial Award for excellence in extra-curricular activities
  • 2022 to 25Academic Excellence Scholarship, St. Xavier's College
  • 2018Fr. Eugene L. Memorial Award, Student of the Batch

Education

  • 2026 onMBA in Digital Media, London Metropolitan University (via Islington College)
  • 2021 to 25BA in Journalism, Mass Communication and English Literature, St. Xavier's College
  • 2022 to 23Online semester in Civilization and Cosmopolitan Studies, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto

Experience

  1. August 2026 to presentCommunications and Public Relations SpecialistChaudhary Group, KathmanduStorytelling, digital content and media relations 
  2. July 2025 to July 2026Communications OfficerUllens School KathmanduInstitutional communication strategy, newsletters, press and events.
  3. April 2025 to June 2025Communication and Information (Programmes) InternUNESCO Office in KathmanduCampaign materials, stakeholder engagement, briefs and reports.
  4. October 2024 to July 2025Fellow, Book Bus ProgrammeU.S. Embassy Book Bus NepalLiteracy, mental health and human-centered design sessions in schools.
  5. September 2024 to October 2025Vice Chair and Director of CommunicationsDebate Network NepalOrganisation-wide communication strategy, digital platforms and partnerships.
  6. August 2024 to October 2024Research InternNational Policy ForumPolicy research, analytical briefs and public-facing articles.
  7. January 2023 to April 2023Sub-Editor and ReporterThe Kathmandu PostEdited and reported across the Social, Culture and Lifestyle sections.
  8. November 2022 to April 2025Communications Coordinator (seasonal)Nepal Literature Festival, PokharaMedia coordination, author interviews and digital campaigns.

Contact

For communications, writing, photography, hosting or speaking work, write to me.

dhungelmimamsha@gmail.com