Experience: 14yrs of mountaineering, 18yrs in the hospitality industry, 15 managing businesses, 3 years as dental consultant, 1 year in real estate.

Currently working in commercial and residential Real Estate, full time managing Himalayan Sherpa Trek & Expedition plus Himalayan Women’s & Children’s Foundation (HWCF).

HWCF supports projects that are humanitarian and benefit people who live in remote regions of the Himalayas. In every case, HWCF projects involve local community and encourage its participation. We genuinely respect our local partners by listening and responding to their concerns and need.

In 2002, A. C. Sherpa founded Himalayan Women’s & Children’s foundation (HWCF), to bring education and healthcare to people in villages like Tapting, Gohrakhani and Kayrung; areas which have not been reached by other organizations. HWCF has been contributing funds since 2002. In 2006 and 2007, HWCF led volunteering, medical and dental groups to Salleri, where over 1500 women, Children and elderly are treated. Himalayan Women’s & Children’s Foundation continues to move forward to reach people who need the most.

Volunteer programs to Nepal:

• Dental Volunteers in Nepal
• Medical Volunteers in Nepal
• Teach English in Nepal
• Agriculture programs in remote villages in Nepal
• Big Brother and Sister sponsorship in Nepal
• Exchange Student programs in Nepal
• Wildlife Conservation in Nepal

We’re looking for volunteers to help us succeed our programs. If you’re interested, please contact us by filing out the online form at the volunteer sign up page.

After graduating from hotel management school in Vienna, Otto went on to expand his horizon in such fine houses as the Hotel Astoria, Vienna, The Hotel Palais Schwarzenberg, Vienna, Schlosshotel Velden, Carinthia, Austria, Les Sorbeterie” Les Halles”, Paris, France and the Hotel Savoy in Grado , Italy.

In 1988 Otto was accepted into a management program with Westin Hotels& Resorts and worked in different positions at the Westin Hotel Copley Place Boston, The Westin Mission Hills Resort in Rancho Mirage, CA and the Westin Seattle. In 1997 Otto joined the Harbor Club the first time, working as AGM between both clubs and left after a year to pursue a great opportunity with ARAMARK Corporation at the Washington Convention & Trade Center, overseeing the entire food service operation. During his 7 year tenure Otto was also called upon to manage events such as the opening of the Washington Nationals RFK Stadium, the opening of the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, the press days at the Detroit Auto Show and the special event catering for U2’s Vertigo Tour in Vancouver B.C.

As part of his leadership training Otto was afforded participation in a senior executive program at Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration, completing the required courses in June of 2003 and 2004.

In 2005 Otto returned to the Harbor Club managing both the Seattle and Bellevue facility. Otto is married with 2 children and an absolute fan of the Pacific Northwest.

In 2000, Dr. Kwok obtained his Washington State License. He currently maintains a General Family Dentistry practice located in the Meadow Creek Professional Center in Issaquah, WA. Throughout his career, Dr. Kwok has placed a priority on advancing his education and he frequently attends dental lectures and courses to keep his techniques current. He is also involved in a dental implant study club where he collaborates with other dentists on the latest dental implant techniques and developments. This is not only for the benefit for the patients of his practice, but also for those whom Dr. Kwok sees when doing volunteer work. Dr. Kwok has provided dental care to migrant worker’s children in Washington and to locals in Cambodia. Dr. Kwok has also helped set up and worked in a dental clinic in rural Nepal with another colleague Dr. Alison Han.

Aside from dentistry, Dr. Kwok enjoys spending time with his family and friends, mountain climbing, outdoor photography, sailing, cycling, and hiking. He has summited Mount Baker, Mount Rainier, Kalapatar and Imjatse.

When she is not working, Dr. Han spends her time outdoors—skiing and rowing are two of her favorite activities. She also enjoys traveling and exposing herself to new cultures. She is fluent in English, French, Mandarin, and Cantonese, and speaks some Spanish. She has provided continued support to many philanthropic organizations in the Seattle area, most notably, the American Heart Association.

I met A. C. Sherpa (the founder of the foundation) while in high school; we got to know each other on the football field and in the classroom. For the past 20 years I’ve lived in San Diego, where I earned an MBA from SDSU. Today I help people buy, sell, and exchange property as a Real Estate Broker.