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Krishna Sharma is a Nepalese-born journalist, writer, and public service professional based in the United States.[1] He began his career in Nepal as a reporter for The Rising Nepal and later worked with The Washington Post and other U.S.-based publications.[2] His professional experience spans journalism, nonprofit initiatives, and analytical roles related to international affairs and security.[3]

Early life and education

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Krishna Sharma was born in western Nepal. His father was a high school headmaster, and his mother was a homemaker. Sharma is the eldest of three children. He studied Sanskrit under the guidance of his grandfather, a Sanskrit scholar, and began formal English education in grade six due to the limited availability of English teachers in his region.[4]

He is the father of a son, Simon Sharma, and a daughter, Sukriti Sharma, who wrote Seventeen Petals.[5]

Career

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June 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan

Journalism

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Sharma began his professional career as a teacher before joining The Rising Nepal, the country's first English-language daily newspaper, as a reporter in 1997.[6] In 2003, he received the SARNHA (South Asia Red Cross and Red Crescent Network on HIV/AIDS) Fellowship for reporting on the HIV/AIDS crisis.[7]

After moving to the United States, Sharma interned at The Connections, a community newspaper group in Northern Virginia.[8] He later worked with The Washington Post until 2011.[9] During this period, he co-founded the nonprofit organization Vision for Nepal Foundation, which produced the television program American Conversations: Connecting Frontiers for Fairfax TV Channels 10 and 30.[10]

Public service and security analysis

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Following his journalism career, Sharma worked in various analytical and advisory roles for U.S. federal agencies and affiliated organizations, focusing on security, risk assessment, and international affairs.[11] His work has included research and analysis related to transnational threats and regional stability in South and Central Asia.[12]

Between 2018 and 2021, he was posted overseas in a security-focused role, contributing to interagency coordination and crisis analysis efforts.[13] He has also been involved in cybersecurity and data protection initiatives in the public sector.[14]

In addition, Sharma has served as a media and language consultant for U.S. government and private-sector partners, providing expertise on South Asian languages and communication strategy.[15]

Australia visit, July 2023

Languages

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Sharma speaks multiple South Asian languages, including Hindi and Nepali, and has working knowledge of Sanskrit and Urdu.[16] During his career, he has contributed to English-language programs for Nepalese military personnel to enhance communication and operational effectiveness.[17]

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