
Karun Dhakal
Director, The Initiatives Foundation · GMI's partner in Nepal
A student founder, faculty guidance from Vanderbilt, and partners who know the communities we work with.

Founder · Percussionist · Vanderbilt University, Class of 2029
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Faculty Advisor · Lecturer in Music Theory and Composition, Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University
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Director, The Initiatives Foundation · GMI's partner in Nepal
GMI is preparing to incorporate as an independent nonprofit, with student-run chapters at universities, starting at Vanderbilt.
Each chapter is run by students and advised by a faculty member and someone from the GMI organization. Chapter members serve as GMI's volunteer mentors.
GMI is now forming its founding board of directors. We're looking for people who bring legal, financial or fundraising experience, care about music education, and are willing to ask hard questions.
The Vanderbilt chapter is where GMI began, through Immersion Vanderbilt. Its members mentor GMI students, help build Hulili and the masterclass library, and lead GMI's work in Nepal.
You don't have to be a music major. The chapter needs mentors, organizers, storytellers, researchers and builders.