Samriddhi Sharma Maraseni is a final-year Civil Engineering student passionate about sustainability, leadership, and public involvement. Her journey is driven by a strong commitment to building sustainable, inclusive, and resilient communities, ensuring that no one is left behind.

Throughout her academic and leadership journey, she has taken on multiple roles that align with her passion for innovation, youth empowerment, and global engagement. As the Campus Director of Hult Prize OnCampus, she has promoted social innovation and SDG-driven entrepreneurship. Representing Nepal as an ambassador of the Hiroshima Junior International Forum, she advocates for peace and disarmament on global platforms.

Her leadership extends to Chitwan Model United Nations (CMUN) and the Youth Thinkers Society, where she contributes to youth empowerment and global engagement. As an Executive Founding Member of CREARE, she helps create a platform for students to develop leadership, critical thinking, and creativity. She has also attended the International Youth Forum as a delegate and participated in various webinars to deepen her understanding of sustainability.

Academically, she has published a recognized journal focusing on sustainable eco-friendly engineering materials. She is honored to be a Fellow of the OMLAS Fellowship Program 2025 and a scholar of the Aspire Leaders Program (Aspire Institute, Harvard Business School), which has enhanced her skills in strategic networking and adaptive leadership.

She aspires to merge her technical expertise with leadership to drive sustainable urban development and climate resilience, ensuring a better and more inclusive future for all.

OMLAS Experience: “OMLAS is a wonderful journey that helped me rediscover my purpose. Surrounded by passionate changemakers, I felt seen, heard, and deeply inspired. Each session awakened my inner leader, strengthened my dreams, and reminded me that together we can make better world.”