Khaliunaa (Helen) Enkhbold

Headshot of Khaliunaa "Helen" Enkhbold (Mongolia)
Khaliunaa "Helen" Enkhbold (Mongolia), 2024-25 Humphrey Fellow at Cornell. Photo by Heather Ainsworth.

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow, 2024-25

  • Home country: Mongolia
  • Specialization: Agribusiness and rural development
  • Current role: General Manager, Global Nomadic Products LLC
  • Education: Bachelor of Marketing
  • Connect: ke273 [at] cornell.edu (Email) 
  • Pronouns: she/her

Khaliunaa Enkhbold is a pioneering leader in dairy management and sustainable agricultural development. As the General Manager of Global Nomadic Products LLC (GNP LLC), Mongolia’s first exporter of ghee and hard cheese for dog chews, she has significantly enhanced the livelihoods of rural communities. Under her leadership, GNP LLC has provided consistent income to women in 312 households and improved connectivity in remote areas. 

Khaliunaa’s notable achievements include elevating the market price of yak ghee to $10–$22 per kilogram, capturing 58% of the market, and adding substantial value for local herders. Her vision focuses on creating sustainable agricultural clusters to advance dairy farming and rural development in Mongolia.

Dedicated to public service, Khaliunaa has organized training programs on milk hygiene and replaced unsafe containers with polypropylene alternatives for 312 households. She volunteers with Disabled People International Mongolia, advocates for non-discrimination, and supports disabled employment through her NGO, “Real Right,” which produces handcrafted items. With a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and extensive expertise in rural development and agribusiness, Khaliunaa is committed to building sustainable agricultural initiatives and enhancing rural prosperity.