The Tibetan Association of Northern California (TANC) operates multiple internal committees to manage community welfare, education, finance, and events from its community center at 5200 Dalai Lama Avenue in Richmond, California.
TANC Committees
Finance Committee: Manages association budgets, records, and financial planning.
Health Committee: Oversees community wellness programs, health promotion, and medical clinics.
Scholarship Committee: Handles student scholarship applications and awards, such as the TANC x Betsy Gordon Scholarship.
Parents Committee: Connects families and supports the Namchod Kyetsel Tibetan Language School.
Youth Committee: Engages younger community members through organized meetings and cultural events.
Advisory Council & Election Committee: Assists with governance, advisory oversight, and board member nominations.If you need specific contact information, an email address, or details on a particular committee’s scope,
Finance Committee
- Tsephel Dolma
Contact: pa@tanc.org
Health Committee Members
- Dechen Dolkar (Co-Chair)
- Kelsang Dolkar
- Tenzin Tsomo
Contact: healthcommittee@tanc.org
Betsy Gordon / TANC Scholarship Committee Members
- Tenzin Sonam
- Woesar Tenzing
Contact: scholarshipcmte@tanc.org
Parents Association
- Tashi Gyatso Nyalugtsang (President)
- Namgyal Tenzin
- Ogen Namkha
- Norbu Tsering
- Tsering Thakchoe
- Tenzin Dolma
- Pal Lhamo
- Pempa Tsering
- Nyima Sonam
Contact: pa@tanc.org
Namchod Kyetsel Committee
- Kelsang Phuntsok (Principal)
- Tenzin Dorjee (Vice-President)
- Tenzin Dolma
- Tsering Yangkyi
- Tenzin Sherab
Contact: pa@tanc.org
Youth Committee Members
- Woesar Tenzing (Chair)
Contact: youthcommittee@tanc.org
Current Advisory Council
- Chemi Lhamo
- Tenzin Thinley
- Tashi Tenpa
Election Committee
- Kalsang Phuntsok (Chairperson)
- Kunga Gaton (TANC President)
- Chime W. Choerak
- Tsering Gyurmey
- Tenzin Tsephel