SUMMARY

Susmita Maskey, the first Nepali woman to climb Seven Summits, the highest mountains on each continent is an Honorary Tourism Goodwill Ambassador of Nepal 2015-2017 and Honorary Public Relations Representative of Nepal Tourism Board 2015-2017. She has been conferred with ‚Prabal Jana Sewa Shree Padak‘, one of the highest civilian awards of Nepal, by Rt. Honorable President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. 

Susmita is a motivational speaker and has given talks to various international tour groups, schools, universities, NGO/INGOs, embassies, and corporate houses in Nepal, USA, Canada, Australia, Bangladesh, Tanzania, India and Germany. An hour long talk with multimedia presentation will take the audiences on the roller coaster of emotions as Susmita will be sharing her amazing mountaineering experiences along with personal challenges on mountain and in life. Being a Nepali girl, a woman, a non-mountaineering background holder, tiny, petite, and fragile looking, Susmita was always told what she could and should do or not. But today she stands beyond and above all these challenges and proves the world, that she is educated and confident, hence herself can determine her potential and limitations. The transition from being a victim of childhood molestation and sexual abuse to becoming a mountaineer setting new heights and dreams for women in Nepal and the world, her story is as unique and inspiring as she channelled all her pain into the biggest strength. Through different platforms, she now strongly advocates for the safety of children and women. 

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

• Prabal Jana Sewa Shree Padak 2017, by Rt. Honorable President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. 
• Tourism Goodwill Ambassador of Nepal 2015-2017-Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation
• Honorary Public Relations Representative of Nepal Tourism Board 2015-2017-Nepal Tourism Board
• National Youth Talent 2015-Ministry of Youth and Sports Nepal 
• Mt McKinley/Denali (6140m), June 23, 2014 (summit) First Nepali Woman
• Mt Aconcagua (6960.8m), January 13, 2014 (summit) First Nepali Woman
• Mt Kosciuszko (2228m), July 25, 2013 (summit)
• Mt Kilimanjaro (5895m), July 5, 2013 (summit)
• Mt Elbrus (5642m), June 26, 2013 (summit)
• Mt Everest (8848m), May 18, 2011 (summit)
• Goodwill Ambassador for Nepal Tourism Year 2011, February 1, 2011-Nepal Tourism Board
• Mt Amadablam (6812m), January 14, 2011 (summit) First Winter Ascent by woman
• Mt Chekigo (6,100m), October 17, 2010
• Youth Ambassador for Peace, 2008
• Nawadevi Award Recipient, 2008
• MDG3 (Millennium Development Goal 3) Torch Bearer, 2008
• Mt Everest (8,848m), May 22, 2008
• Mera Peak (6,476m), October 31, 2005
• Mt Everest (8,848m), April 30, 2005
• Island Peak (6,160m), May 12, 2004 (summit)
• Mt. Yala (5,732m), January 2004 (summit)
• Mt. Nirekha (6,159m), October 2003
• Island Peak (6,160m), October 21, 2003 (summit)

Mountaineering/Trekking/Rock Climbing Trainings and Participations

• Susmita Maskey-The first Nepali woman to climb Seven Summits
• Vinson Massif: Continent Antarctica

Successful summit December 6, 2014

• Denali/Mt McKinley, USA: Continent North America

Successful summit June 23, 2014 (Self Guided)

• Aconcagua, Argentina: Continent South America

Successful summit January 13, 2014 (Self Guided)

• Kosciuszko, Australia: Continent Australia

Successful summit July 25, 2013 (Self Guided)

• Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: Continent Africa

Successful summit July 5, 2013

• Elbrus, Russia : Continent Europe

Successful summit, June 26, 2013

• Susmita Maskey’s Record Breaking Attempt : Everest Expedition 2011
• Successful summit, May 18, 2011

§Duration: April 21, 2011-May 23 2011

• Nepal Tourism Year 2011-Torch Expedition Mt Amadablam
• Successful summit (Unguided) (Possibly one of the first successful winter ascents by woman)
• Organized by Nepal Tourism Board &Nepal Mountaineering Association
• Summit, January 14, 2011. 
• Duration: January 6, 2011-January 17, 2011
• Nepal Bangladesh Friendship Expedition-Mt Chekigo 2010
• Bangla Mountaineering and Training Center
• Nepal Mountaineering Association
• Duration: October 4, 2010 – October 23, 2010
• First Inclusive Women Sagarmatha Expedition 2008
• Team Leader and Expedition Coordinator
• An expedition comprised of ten Nepalese women
• Duration: 45 days, April, 17 April-1 June, 2008
• All ten members successfully scaled Mt. Everest
• Most successful and largest women expedition on Everest
• Peace Everest Expedition
• Deputy Team Leader
• Individual Expedition along with 2 other Nepalese  members
• Duration: March 30, 2005-June 5, 2005
• Kathmandu Metropolitan Everest Expedition Preparation: Island Peak
• Summit
• Duration: 27 days, April 22, 2004- May 15 2004
• Advance Mountaineering course, Langtang Region
• Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)
• 33 days course, December 23, 2003- January 25, 2004
• Refreshment Mountaineering course, Eco Himal,

• Nepal Mountaineering Instructors Association (NMIA)
• 5 days course, November 26, 2003 – November 30, 2003
• 1st Asian Women Joint Expedition to Mt. Nirekha (6,159m)
• Union of Asian Alpine Association (UAAA)
• Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)
• September 30, 2003 – October 13, 2003
• Mountaineering Training, Mt Everest Sanctuary, Eco Himal, NMA
• 40 days course, April 22, 2003 – May 30, 2003
• Female Trekking/Rock Climbing Training, Annapurna Sanctuary,  Eco Himal,
• Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)
• 18 days course, April 2, 2003 – April 19, 2003

EXPERIENCES

• Public/Inspirational SpeakerFreelancer. (2005-2016)

Associated with Yeti Holidays-Overseas Adventure Travel Groups

• Programme Officer-Remote Access Operation United Nations World Food Programme  Nepal Earthquake 2015(May, 19^th 2015-July, 26^th 2015)
• Executive Producer/“Between Matina”

Script & Screenplay WriterThriving Star-Inspire Productions

Assistant Director (June 2012-June2013)

• Brand AmbassadorChildreach Nepal and Childreach International 

(Year 2010)

• Programme AssistantUnited Nations World Food Programme

(August, 2008-December, 2010)

• Expedition Coordinator and OrganizerFirst Inclusive Women Sagarmatha Expedition

2008 spring

(May 2007-July 2008)

• Administrative OfficerManang Youth Society

(February 2006-September 2006)

• Expedition Coordinator and OrganizerPeace Everest Expedition 2005

(November 2003-June 2005)

• Executive managerHotel Northfield Ltd, Thamel, Kathmandu

(October 2004-December 2004)

• Photo ModelSprayway Ltd, United Kingdom

(Year 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)

• VolunteerService Civil International, Kathmandu

(Year 2002)

• Customer Sales RepresentativeASKME Call Center, Kathmandu 

(November 2002-July 2003)

• Medical TranscriptionistHeartland Delhi, India

(April 2002-June 2002)

• Medical Transcriptionist, TC SupervisorHimalayan Infotech, Lalitpur, Nepal

(March 2000-February 2001)

• English Teacher, Grade 1-5 Gautam High School, Kathmandu

(April 1997-March 1999)

TRAININGS AND PARTICIPATIONS

• The Glass Ceiling: The story of Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, documentary

Promotional events May 19- May 28, 2013, California, USA

Participation as Motivational speaker for fund raiser event 

• 8^th International Ordu Children and Youth Theater Festival 2012

Istanbul & Ordu, Turkey, June 1, 2012-June 14, 2012

Participation as Artist (Dance and Drama)

• Visit Lumbini year 2012

Lumbini, January 14, 2012

Participation as Artist (Dance), Mountaineer, and Tourism Ambassador

• 10 Days Pathfinder-Theater Workshop

IATA Nepal-Stop Acting School, February 17 2012-February 28, 2012

Participation as Artist

• Indonesia-Bangladesh-Nepal Cultural Show 2011

Yak & Yeti Hotel, Kathmandu

Participation as Ramp model 

• Indonesia-Bangladesh-Nepal Cultural Show 2010

Yak & Yeti Hotel, Kathmandu

Participation as Ramp model

• American Youth-Inspiring Leadership and Civic Participation

International Visitors Leadership Programme, USA March 6- March 27, 2010

Participation as youth leader representing Nepal

• Summiteers Summit to Save the Himalayas-COP15

Copenhagen Denmark, December 7-December 13 2009

Participation as Mountaineer 

• Medical Transcription, Himalayan Infotech, Lalitpur

6 months Training, March 10-September 10, 2000

Participation as Transcriptionist

EDUCATION

• Masters of Arts 2007

English Literature Major

Padma Kanya Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University

• Bachelors of Arts 2002

English Literature and Dance Majors, Cultural Tourism 

Padma Kanya Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University

• Intermediate of Arts 1999

English Literature, Dance, Sociology Majors

Padma Kanya Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University

• School Leaving Certificate 1997

Gautam High School