EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Badral Yondon
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Badral Yondon is the CEO of Mongolia Quest and oversees the company’s operations. His career in tourism began while he was a university student working as a porter at a hotel in Ulaanbaatar during the democratic revolution in 1990. Since then, Badral has emerged as a leader in the tourism industry of Mongolia and is committed to supporting the culture and heritage of his country while also protecting the bio-diversity of its fragile ecosystems. He graduated from the Foreign Language Institute in Ulaanbaatar and the Klessheim Tourism and Hotel Management School in Saltzburg, Austria. As one of the founding members of Mongolia Quest, Badral has explored much of Mongolia’s vast countryside, sharing his knowledge of Mongolia’s unique culture and biodiversity with many hundred visitor over last 25 years. He serves as a Chairperson of the Ulaanbaatar Tourism Association and a board member of the Arts Council of Mongolia. Badral speaks fluent Russian and English.
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CO-FOUNDER, GENERAL MANAGER
Chimgee Ganbold
CO-FOUNDER, GENERAL MANAGER
Chimgee is a founding member of the Mongol Ecology Center. Prior to establishing MEC, she worked at the United Movement of Mongolian Rivers and Lakes as well as the Agriculture Development Project as a project manager. Native to the western Mongolia, she has accumulated a wealth of experience over the years, working with local communities as well as the government. She takes pride in being a part of the MEC team to contribute towards the conservation of ecosystems, strengthening Mongolian park system and working with children, to offer them a better future. Chimgee graduated from the University of Agriculture and received her MA from the University of the Humanities.
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OFFICE MANAGER
Orkhon Tsolmon
OFFICE MANAGER
Before joining the Mongol Ecology Center in 2014, Orkhon has worked in the tourism sector for over a decade. She was worked as the manager of the Baigali Uud tourist camp in Hatgal Village, Hovsgol Province. She’s passionate about protecting the environment and traveling.
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GENERAL ACCOUNTANT
Oyundelger Tsevegmed
GENERAL ACCOUNTANT
Oyundelger worked in the finance sector for over a decade, eight of which as a loan officer. She is an expert in financial reporting, budget estimation, and calculating profit and loss. She is
Born in the beautiful Gobi, she is passionate about protecting the environment and supporting local economies. Inspired by Mongol Ecology Center’s value, Oyundelger joined the team in November 2021.
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Amar Tumurbaatar
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Amar graduated from university as a designer specializing in corporate identity and branding. After working in various national corporations, including the famous Gobi cashmere factory as a designer, he went to study in California. He had traveled through the US National Parks as well interned with several design studios the California. With the experience he had acquired while studying in the US and working in Mongolia he had established his own design studio called Wild Digital Agency and now working with the Mongol Ecology Center as a part time designer helping develop Youth Sustainability Corps and other MEC projects.
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PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Odontuya Adiya
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Odno graduated from the Budapest Business School and holds a master’s degree in Tourism Management. Before joining the Mongol Ecology Center, she worked as a translator, journalist, and PR associate. She loves traveling and she is a freelance writer.
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PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Enkhbayar D
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Enkhbayar is passionate about the environment, education, and animal rights. She graduated from the State University of New York at Albany majoring in Education Policy and leadership. Before joining the Mongol Ecology Center, Enkhbayar worked on various educational and community development projects. She enjoys reading and watching nature documentaries.
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