Women in Data (WID) celebrates inspiring role models in data, technology, and innovation, highlighting their achievements and contributions to empower and motivate the next generation of women in STEM.
Roja Kiran Basukala is the Deputy Director at the Nepal Telecommunications Authority and Vice President of the Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation. She has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and a Master's degree in Information and Communication Engineering. Roja has been awarded the National ICT Excellence Award 2022 (Women) and has been a strong advocate for gender equality in ICT. She has also initiated Girls in ICT campaigns in Nepal to promote more women and girls in the ICT sector.