Nawang Tsering Gurung is an independent researcher and community activist, who works with local Himalayan communities and scholars to document languages, culture, social histories, and histories of migration. Gurung was born in Ghiling, Mustang, pursued studies in Nepal and Boston, and is now located in New York City. He has worked for many projects and organizations such as the New York Tibetan Service Center (NYTSC) and Voices of the Himalayas (Endangered Language Alliances). He is widely published on the topic of his native culture, works as a translator, has been involved in documentaries, and organizes cultural tours.