Sangay Dorji is a Lecturer in Guidance and Counselling and a Student. He holds an MSc in Counselling from Murdoch University, Australia, a Diploma in University Teaching from the University of New Brunswick, Canada, and a BSc in Applied Physical Science from Sherubtse College.

His experience spans university teaching, student leadership development, counselling and community support. Before joining Paro College of Education in 2017, he served at Sherubtse College as a lecturer, hostel provost, leadership programme coordinator and student counsellor. He has also worked in counselling and disability support settings in Australia.

A major contribution was securing an Erasmus+ grant of approximately €500,000 to establish counselling centres across nine Royal University of Bhutan campuses. He subsequently served as Project Manager for the Happiness and Wellbeing Centre project and coordinated the college’s wellbeing services. His publications and training resources address counsellor self-care, mental health, happiness and student support. An Australia Awards scholar and two-time Alumni Challenge winner, he also facilitates counselling and leadership development programmes.