About Us

ULAN ZALA Inc. is nonprofit headquartered in Staten Island, New York.
Our mission, as defined in our bylaws, is to promote, preserve, and revitalize the Mongolian/Kalmyk language, culture, history, and Buddhist heritage through educational and cultural programs.

We work with families, children, adults, artists, and scholars to strengthen cultural identity and support intergenerational learning.

Leadership

Board of Directors:

Tsagan Ilyushov — President
Idzhil Polyaeva — Secretary
Viacheslav Polyaev — Treasurer

Advisory Board Members:

Utnasun Osorin — Program Coordinator
Ulanbayr Noosan — Program Coordinator