Research

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Public Speeches

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The importance of stories in finding belongingness (Wellesley College, Boston, MA | 2016)

Panel Discussions

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Civic engagement through art (Philadelphia | 2014) 

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Connecting Communities and Networks through Digital Media (Philippines | 2019) 

Digital Media and Youth (Kyrgystan | 2019)

 

Articles

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Reimagining Sustainable Development: Inherent Interconnectedness of the Environment, Society and Economy

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Participatory Research: Learning to listen. Listening to learn.

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We are the ocean: Importance of placemaking for ocean conservation.

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Consultations and teaching

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Consultations:

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Communication Consultant – (AFAO / FPA | Sri Lanka | September 2021 – December 2021)

Developing advocacy material that supports policymaking and behavioral change communications to

combat the HIV epidemic in Sri Lanka among key populations.

 

National Communication Strategist – (UNDP / SDCSL | Sri Lanka | May 2021 – October 2021)

Developed the Country Communication Strategy for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

 

Communication Consultant - (ChildFund | Sri Lanka | February - March 2021)

Collaborated with youth to communicate and educate on ecosystems for disaster risk reduction in 

communities.

 

Communication Consultant – (UNWomen | Sri Lanka | August 2020 – November 2020)

Worked with women affected by war to develop short documentaries on Women, Peace and Security for advocacy on the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security in Sri Lanka.

 

Communications and Visibility Consultant – (ILO | Sri Lanka | Jan 2019 – Feb 2020)

Developed and implemented the communication strategy and plan in line with labour migration and

human trafficking.

 

Teaching:

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Lecturer – Screenwriting and Film Practice - (Academy of Multimedia Design and Technology | Sri Lanka | July 2019 – July 2020)

Digital Media Expert – (USAID | Tanzania | August 2020)

Instructor - Visual Communication (University of Maine | 2022 - 2023)