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Tenzin Dhardon Sharling
PhD Candidate And Teaching Associate
Amherst,MA
Summary
As a communication major also specializing in feminist studies at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, with over 16 years of leadership experience, I aim to leverage my extensive practice in the field of human rights, democracy, climate justice, women’s leadership, and digital advocacy, to affect social action. I am committed to blending my scholarship and praxis to impact social change.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Board of Directors
Anthropology Of Consciousness, American Anthropological Association
05.2021 - Current
- Advise the work of an interdisciplinary association of anthropologists, psychologists, mythologists, archaeologists, sociologists, and likeminded scholar-practitioners united by a common interest in the study of consciousness from an anthropological perspective.
Communications Chair
Anthropology Of Consciousness
05.2021 - Current
- Strategize and executive external communication including social media communication for programs and publication undertaking of Anthropology of Consciousness, a segment of American Anthropological Association.
Content Co-developer, Environment Section
The New Tibet Museum, CTA
10.2017 - 05.2021
- Lead and develop content and design creation for the Environment Section at the New Tibet Museum, that foregrounds the environmental significance of the Tibetan plateau also known as the Earth’s Third Pole, Roof of the World, Asia’s Water Tower and Rain Maker.
Project Leader
New Tibet Museum, CTA
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Led and supervised the creation of the New Tibet Museum, a history museum and a center for research, learning, engagement, and development, on Tibet and the Tibetan people.
Secretary
Central Tibetan Administration
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Headed the information and broadcast wing of the Tibetan government in exile.
- Responsibilities included managing The Tibet Museum, Tibet TV, Tri-lingual news platforms (Tibet.net/ Bod.Asia/Xizang.ziye), Social Media desk, Translation and Publication, Narthang Printing Press, Project Desk and Human Rights Advocacy campaign.
Advisory Committee Member
Women’s Empowerment Desk, CTA
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Responsibilities included advising the WED that aims to ensure gender perspectives are incorporated in the design, implementation and monitoring of all of CTA’s program activities.
- Took active role in hosting the convening of the ‘First Tibetan Women’s Empowerment Conference’ by the Central Tibetan Administration.
Co-Chair
International Tibet Network
11.2012 - 09.2016
- Advised the Executive committee of the Network, Chaired meetings of the steering committee of the Network representing a global coalition of over 120 Tibet-related non-governmental organisations.
General Secretary
Tibetan Chinese PEN Association
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Organized conferences and managed grants for TCPA, a worldwide non-profit, non-political and non-governmental association made up of Tibetan and Chinese writers, editors, researchers, publishers and journalists who have interest in the preservation and promotion of the Tibetan literature.
Representative of Tibetan Parliament
05.2011 - 05.2016
- Won two consecutive elections held in exile India.
- Hold the record for highest number of votes ever received for a parliamentary candidate.
Research and Media Executive
Tibetan Women's Association
09.2006 - 04.2012
- Responsibilities included leading a team of researchers to produce the most authoritative reports and multimedia production on the status of Tibetan women in Tibet such as Tears of Silence: A Report on China’s Birth Control Policy in Tibet, Breaking the Shackles: 50 Years of Tibetan Women’s Struggle, A Sequence of Tortures: A Diary of Interrogations, and The Status of Tibetan Women in Tibet.
- Managed media, public relations, and projects for the largest and only women’s non-governmental organization in Tibetan history.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Communication
University of Massachusetts
09.2014 - 01.2022
Graduate Certificate - Feminist Studies
University of Massachusetts Amherst
01.2019 - 05.2022
Postgraduate Certificate - Counselling Studies
University of Edinburgh
09.2006 - 11.2007
Master of Arts - Counseling
University of Edinburgh
09.2006 - 11.2007
Master of Arts - Communications
Madras Christian College, Madras University
06.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Ethiraj College For Women, Madras University
06.2000 - 05.2003
Skills
Excellent Communication
Self-Motivated
Digital media technologies
Special events
Multitasking Abilities
Program oversight
Staff Management
Negotiation
Campaign strategy
Social media strategy
Public relations
Human resource management
Content creation and dissemination
Leadership and diplomacy
Public speaking
Accomplishments
- Featured as a Umass expert on Building healthy relationships post Covid. Umass Magazine. Fall 2021.
- Featured as Umass Amherst Campus Celebrity. Her Campus. 2015
- Department of Communication nominee for Boscov Fellowship, Umass Amherst 2021-2022
- Sir Tom Farmer scholarship to pursue graduate studies at University of Edinburgh, 2006-2007
Software
Graphic design
Video editing
Photography and videography
Timeline
Board of Directors
Anthropology Of Consciousness, American Anthropological Association
05.2021 - Current
Communications Chair
Anthropology Of Consciousness
05.2021 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Feminist Studies
University of Massachusetts Amherst
01.2019 - 05.2022
Content Co-developer, Environment Section
The New Tibet Museum, CTA
10.2017 - 05.2021
Project Leader
New Tibet Museum, CTA
10.2017 - 01.2019
Advisory Committee Member
Women’s Empowerment Desk, CTA
01.2017 - 12.2018
Secretary
Central Tibetan Administration
10.2016 - 01.2019
Doctor of Philosophy - Communication
University of Massachusetts
09.2014 - 01.2022
General Secretary
Tibetan Chinese PEN Association
04.2014 - 05.2016
Co-Chair
International Tibet Network
11.2012 - 09.2016
Representative of Tibetan Parliament
05.2011 - 05.2016
Research and Media Executive
Tibetan Women's Association
09.2006 - 04.2012
Postgraduate Certificate - Counselling Studies
University of Edinburgh
09.2006 - 11.2007
Master of Arts - Counseling
University of Edinburgh
09.2006 - 11.2007
Master of Arts - Communications
Madras Christian College, Madras University
06.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Ethiraj College For Women, Madras University
06.2000 - 05.2003