One of the founders of the U.S.-CAEF Alumni Association and its first president, Tangulu has already combined a successful professional career with a deep commitment to Central Asia’s growth and development. Respected for her professionalism and valued for her strong communication skills, Tangulu is currently employed with KPMG Bishkek LLC as an assistant auditor and is on track to soon complete her Chartered Certified Accountant Certification.

Deeply committed to the economic and social welfare of the Kyrgyz Republic’s rural youth, Tangulu used the funds she received for the Steven F. Shea Excellence Award to create a four-day camp near Lake Issyk-Kul for 30 high school students from her native school in Ananievo village on August 4-7. During the camp, participants learned about educational opportunities and the transformative power of learning. Chynara Erkulova, a CAEF fellow who volunteered to teach at the camp, expressed what many felt about Tangulu’s venture: “I personally was impressed by Tangulu, who decided to spend her long-awaited precious vacation days in the camp. I am sure that every single one of us wishes he/she had an opportunity like this when we were back in high school. Tangulu set a precedent for me personally, and we both believe that camps like this one should take place across the entire country in many schools. We hope to organize more camps next summer.”