Tenzin Khando
About Tenzin Khando
Tenzin Khando is a Graduate Research Assistant at The George Washington University, specializing in public health. With a background in nursing and experience in various health organizations, Khando focuses on applying public health strategies to benefit communities in India.
Work at The George Washington University
Tenzin Khando has been employed at The George Washington University since 2019. Currently, they serve as a Graduate Research Assistant, a position held for five years. During their tenure, Khando also worked as the Director of Graduate Student Affairs for GWISA from 2019 to 2020, where they contributed for 11 months. Their roles at the university have involved engaging in research and supporting graduate student initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Khando studied at The George Washington University, attending the Milken Institute School of Public Health from 2018 to 2020, where they focused on public health. Prior to this, they earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Philomena's Hospital College of Nursing, completing their studies from 2010 to 2014. This educational background has equipped Khando with a solid foundation in public health and nursing.
Background in Public Health
Khando has a diverse background in public health, having worked in various roles that emphasize health program design and implementation. They served as a Public Health Assistant at the Central Tibetan Administration from 2017 to 2018 and volunteered for three months at the Department of Health, Central Tibetan Administration, where they designed public health programs. Additionally, Khando interned at the DC Department of Health from 2019 to 2020.
Professional Experience in Healthcare
Before pursuing graduate studies, Khando worked as a Registered Nurse at Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi from 2015 to 2016. This experience provided practical nursing skills and insights into patient care. Currently, they hold the position of Public Health Officer at The Tibet Fund since 2020, where they apply their knowledge and skills in public health to serve the community in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Community Engagement and Future Plans
Khando is committed to applying the public health strategies learned during their graduate studies to benefit their community in India. Their multilingual abilities and passion for designing public health strategies indicate a strong dedication to improving health outcomes and addressing public health challenges in their region.