Shreejana Rana elected to Zonta International Board of Directors

KATHMANDU: Hotelier Shreejana Rana has been elected to the Zonta International Board of Directors for 2026–2028.

The 67th Zonta International Convention held in Vancouver, Canada, elected Rana, a former president of the Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN), to the position.

Zonta International is a global organization of professionals working together to build a better world for women and girls through service, advocacy, education and fellowship. With more than 1,100 clubs across 65 countries and territories, Zonta International provides a global platform for advancing women’s rights, equality and leadership.

Rana is the first Nepali representative to serve on the governing board of Zonta International.

“This is a deeply humbling honor and, above all, a responsibility to represent Nepal on the global stage through Zonta International. I hope this milestone inspires young women to believe in themselves, step forward with courage, and know that no ceiling is too high to break,” Rana said following her election to the Zonta International board. “I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve, learn, and contribute to Zonta International’s mission of building a better world for women and girls.”

Meanwhile, Zonta Club Kathmandu has received the Zonta Excellence in Service and Advocacy Award for the second consecutive term.