OUR TEAM
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Anne McGuinness
Co-Founder & Director of Finance
Innovator, Connector, Problem Solver, Educator and Mentor for Youth-led Passion Projects
“Participating in sports can have physical and mental benefits. Being active helps me to de-stress and reconnect with my mind and body. I also love the social aspect of sports; I’ve made so many of my closest friends on the football field.”
Amanda Cats-Baril
Co-Founder & Director of Legal Affairs
Visionary, Platform Builder, Advocate for Equality and Empowerment Sustainability, Resource Mobilization and Risk Advisor
Arpana Pradhan
Executive Director
Creator of Safe Spaces, Challenger of Gender Stereotypes, Data Nerd, Insight and Brand Strategist
“Sport is an effective platform to build leadership skills that we can transfer to other domains of life, be it personal or professional. Sports helped me build confidence, resilience, and respect in myself, which are values that are not only central to sport but also to the pursuit of gender equality and women’s empowerment.”
Silika Shakya
Program Director
Event & Communications Coordinator, Mahila Champion, Social Media Guru and Host of EXTRA TIME with WE United
“Sport has played a major role in my life and I wish others to benefit from it as well. I have picked up many important life skills through sport. It has especially taught me how to be a team player as well as a leader.”
Grishma Maharjan
Program Officer
Coaches' Coordinator, Monitoring & Evaluation Enthusiast, Curious Learner
“Through sport, I discovered the strength in community and the importance of supporting one another. It’s not just about physical strength—it’s about believing in yourself and empowering others.”
Maura McGlynn
Head of Coaching Advancement
Curriculum Development Lead, Vulnerability Facilitator, Energizer, Coach of Coaches and Insight Officer
“Throughout my life, the football field is consistently a place where I can tune in to the power of my body; it’s where I feel capable, confident, and at home.”
OUR COACHES
Razeeta Shakya
Kathmandu
“Football has given me hope and the chance to be part of something bigger than myself. My favorite aspect of the game is both playing and coaching. Being on the football field brings me a sense of fulfillment I’ve never experienced anywhere else.”
Lhakpa Bhuti Lama
Kathmandu
“Football has significantly impacted my life by enhancing my physical and mental fitness, fostering friendships with people from diverse backgrounds, and developing my confidence and leadership skills. This sport has taught me discipline, teamwork, and perseverance, which have been invaluable in various aspects of my life.”
Pratigya Joshi
Kathmandu
“Football holds significance in my life because it has helped me create an impact within myself and my community. It has made me a leader not just on the playing field but also in other domains of life.”
Kamana KC Shah
Kathmandu
“Football has had an immeasurable impact on my life, helping me come out of my shell and try something I once thought was beyond my reach. It has allowed me to become a role model in society and taught me the importance of dreaming, as dreams do come true.”
Saraswati Saud
Kathmandu
“Sport has given me a platform to express my true self. It motivates me every day to push myself further and helps me empower the women around me.”
“Football has taught me everything I know about life. It’s an integral part of who I am.”
Sunita Shahi
Surkhet
“Football has shaped me into the person I am today. It has taught me valuable lessons in teamwork, discipline, and perseverance that have extended beyond the field.”
