Gitanjali J Angmo (Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife) Husband, Children, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	Dr. Gitanjali J Angmo
Other Name	Gitanjali JB
Profession(s)	• Social entrepreneur • Educator
Known For	Being wife of Sonam Wangchuk
Physical Stats
Eye Colour	Gray Hazel
Hair Colour	Medium Copper Blonde
Career
Award	Women Transforming India (WTI) Award (2022)
Personal Life
Birthplace	Balasore, Odisha, India
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Balasore, Odisha
School	• St. Vincent's Convent School, Balasore (1976-1986) • Kendriya Vidyalaya, Balasore (1986-1989)
College/University	• Fakir Mohan University, Balasore • Xavier Institute of Management(XIM), Bhubaneswar • Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, Navanihal, Karnataka
Educational Qualification(s)	• A Bachelor of Applied Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Fakir Mohan University (1991-1994) • A Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing and Finance from Xavier Institute of Management (1994-1996) • A Doctorate in Education in Integral Education Framework from Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence (2022-2025)
Religion	Hinduism
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Twitter • LinkedIn
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Family
Husband/Spouse	Sonam Wangchuk (ngineer activist, innovator, education reformer, and environmentalist)
Children	Son- Aryan
Parents	Father Mother

Some Lesser Known Facts About Gitanjali J Angmo

• Gitanjali J Angmo was born and raised in Balasore, Odisha to a Punjabi family.
  

  A childhood picture of Gitanjali J Angmo with her mother

• In an interview, she shared that in 1988, at the age of 16, she visited the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Puducherry, where she met writer and philosopher K.D Sethna (Amal Kiran). After meeting him, she developed a strong interest in spirituality and education.

• She completed her graduation degree in Physics from Fakir Mohan University, Balasore in 1994 and then in 1996 she earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing and Finance from Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB).

• Before transitioning into social entrepreneurship, Gitanjali had a career in the corporate sector. In 1996 after completing her MBA she joined SRF Limited, Chennai as an Assistant Manager.

• In 1998, she joined Deloitte, Chennai as a Consultant, where she worked on several consulting assignments for various corporates like formulation of marketing strategies, entry strategies, business modeling, preparation of business plans, process improvements and Mergers and Acquisitions.

• In 2000, Gitanjali joined Lister Technologies Pvt Ltd, Copenhagen Metropolitan Area as Head of European Operations.

• In 2001, she entered into entrepreneurship and founded Pushan and Shanghai Power Projects Ltd. in Chennai.

• In 2009, Gitanjali founded Helio Books, an independent publishing house focused on books on Indian knowledge, culture and human values.

• In 2012, she was appointed as Chairperson of AUM Hospitals, Puducherry.

• In 2013, Angmo received the Pioneers in Healthcare-South India award from FICCI, The Times of India and the Tamil Nadu Health Department for her contribution to healthcare through AUM Hospital.

• In 2015, Gitanjali JB was appointed as Head of School, at KC High International School, Chennai where she led the school’s International Baccalaureate applications. She also taught International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Mathematics and Physics.

• In 2016, she served as an Advisor to the Maharashtra International Education Board (MIEB).

• From April 2016 to March 2017, Gitanjali served as the Director of WinDforce Management Service Private Limited, New Delhi, and worked on the development of wind farms and solar parks across India.

• In 2017, along with her husband, Sonam Wangchuk, Gitanjali co-founded Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh (HIAL), that aims to provide an alternative model of higher education to the unique challenges and opportunities of mountain communities.

• At HIAL, Gitanjali also served as Director and Dean. She helped in developing HIAL’s five pillar education model based on Contextual Learning, Experiential Learning, Transdisciplinary Approach, Community Engagement, and Holistic Development.

• In 2019, she received the Sathya Sai Award for excellence in Education for her contribution to educational transformation.

• In 2020, Gitanjali founded Transform India, a platform dedicated to education, leadership, spirituality and nation-building.

• In April 2021, Gitanjali Angmo was selected for the prestigious Chevening Fellowship at the University of Oxford.

• In 2022, she received the Women Transforming India Award from National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, her contributions to education and community development.
  

  Gitanjali J Angmo (left), while receiving her Women Transforming India Award (2022)

• From 2022 to 2025, she pursued her PhD degree at Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, focusing on Integral Education inspired by Sri Aurobindo’s philosophy.
  

  Gitanjali j Angmo, while receiving her PhD degree

• In 2023, Angmo represented HIAL’s education model at Cambridge University.

• In 2026, Gitanjali J Angmo came into news after she publicly supported her husband, Sonam Wangchuk‘s ongoing hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, where he supported the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities and paper leak cases.

• Gitanjali has written many research and educational publications.

• As of July 2026, she is writing a book on the “Five Pillars of the Education of the Future,” based on HIAL’s educational philosophy.

• She is also a TED Talk speaker and frequently delivered talks on education, leadership, and spirituality.

• Apart from that, Gitanjali is a Black Belt in Karate and in 2009 she has won the World championship in USA, along with her son Aryan.
  

  Gitanjali J Angmo (left), while practicing Karate with her son and trainer

• She is a trained professional Odissi dancer, Russian ballet dancer, Hindustani classical musician, and pianist.
  

  Gitanjali J Angmo in Odissi dance costume

• Angmo is a lifelong student of Sri Aurobindo’s philosophy, the Vedas, and the Upanishads.

• Gitanjali J Angmo is fluent in English and Hindi, additionally a native speaker of Punjabi and Odia. She also has knowledge of Sanskrit, Tamil, and Bengali.