GNHCB TEAM
Lhatu
Executive Director
Mr. Lhatu, prior joining as the Executive Director of GNHCB, served two terms in the Parliament of Bhutan (2008-2013 and 2018-2023). He held government roles for nine years, including Head of Marketing at Bhutan Agro Industries and Head of Customer Services in telecommunications. He spent over seven years with the UNDP in Bhutan as Operations Manager and four years in the private sector as Director of Community and Corporate Relations for Mountain Hazelnuts. Throughout his career, he has led high-performing teams, earning numerous awards for outstanding performance. Passionate about Gross National Happiness, Mr. Lhatu aims to promote sustainable and equitable development both in Bhutan and internationally.
Tsoki Tenzin
Director
Prior to joining the GNHCB in 2015, Tsoki worked with the UNDP for over a decade under different portfolios including operations and program administration. Tsoki currently serves as the Director, and oversees the Centre's overall management in Bhutan. She believes every Bhutanese has a responsibility in nurturing the values of Gross National Happiness.
Dawa Tshering
Operations Officer
Dawa Tshering joined the Centre in 2026 as an operations officer. Prior to joining the Centre, he worked at the Bhutan Media Foundation for 15 years as a senior finance officer.
Norzin P Dorji
Programme Officer
Norzin Pelzom joined the Centre in 2026 as a programme officer. Prior to joining the Centre, she worked at Bhutan Airlines. Norzin is a graduate from Deakin University, Melbourne. She did her Bachelors in Commerce and prior to joining the centre in 2026, she worked in the aviation industry. Norzin currently serves as the programme officer.
Kunzang Tobgay
Field Officer
Kunzang Tobgay joined the Centre in 2022 as the Field Officer for the Dewaling GNH Centre located in Bumthang. Pior to joining the Centre, He worked as the site inspector for the construction of Dhangsar Resort in Phobjikha, Wangdiphodrang for 3 years.
Monica Rai
Communication and Coordination Officer
Monica Rai joined the Centre in 2025 as an Officer. Prior to joining the Centre, she worked at The Bhutanese as an Environment and Climate Change Reporter, covering issues related to environmental sustainability, climate change, and development. At the Centre, she supports communication, content development, and coordination of activities that promote the values and principles of Gross National Happiness.