Bhuwan Pyakurel

Bhuwan Pyakurel is a remarkable individual who made history as the first Bhutanese American to be elected to public office in the United States. A former refugee from Bhutan, he resettled in the U.S. in 2009 and became a U.S. citizen in 2015. Bhuwan currently serves as a City Council Member in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, where he actively works to improve community safety, infrastructure, and transparency in governance.

His journey from being forcibly displaced from Bhutan to becoming a community leader in the U.S. is truly inspiring. Bhuwan is also deeply committed to education and fostering trust between public safety officials and the community. His story is a testament to resilience and the power of giving back to society.