Kishor Panthi

About

Nepali-American journalist with a passion for amplifying underreported stories. Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Khasokhas, a bilingual news platform bridging the gap between Nepal and the US. I also lead the editorial team at NepYork, showcasing the achievements of Nepalis in America.Previously, I served as an editor, news anchor, and program host for ABC TV Nepal (2008-2010) and have been their U.S. representative since. Author of three books: Kampan(2018): True stories of loss, resilience, and triumph after the tragic seismic shift in Nepal, Zero Mile(2022): 111 immigration tips for the immigrants and the curious,Untranslatable(2022): Emotions are universal but untranslatable. Recognized as the Society of Professional Journalists 2023 Diversity Leadership Fellow. Recipient of the President's Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to community journalism. 2024 Elections Reporting Mentorship Cohort Fellow (The Center for Community Media, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, City University of New York) 2023 Small Business Reporting Fellow (The Center for Community Media, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, City University of New York) 2022 NY State Elections Reporting Fellow (The Center for Community Media, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, City University of New York) 2021 City Elections Reporting Fellow (The Center for Community Media, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, City University of New York) 2021 Education Reporting Fellow (Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, City University of New York) Panelist, "Asian Media: Challenges and Opportunities in In-Language Journalism," Asian American Journalists Association 2023 Convention, Washington, D.C. Featured Speaker at the Town Hall event hosted by Newmark J-School and the Center for Community Media at CITY University of New York, marking the launch of the Asian Media Initiative in 2022 Member of Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) since 2017. The Society of Professional Journalists, established on April 17, 1909, is the nation's most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. Member of Education Writers Association (EWA) since 2021. Education Writers Association, or EWA, established on July 8, 1947, is the professional organization for members of the media who cover education at all levels.