About Us

Memberships Member of the Advisory, National Youth Organizational Network ( NYON) Committee member- National Youth Policy Committee 2011- 2012 Committee member- National Prison working Group, UNDP and Department of Prison. 2010 -2012. Committee member- Professionalization of Youth Work Committee - Commonwealth Youth Forum 2011. Research member- Learning from challengers: an image based mapping prosses to study influences of community based ICTD interview in Sri Lanka. Singapore Internet Research Centre. 2009.

Personality Development Profession Communication Skills Diversity Management Research Methods Ethnic Harmony Leadership Attitude Change Team Building Communication Conflict Management & Transformation

Books English WijayanthaUkwatta, (2014) China-Ceylon Rubber-Rice Pact National & International Impact, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany, http://www.amazon.com/China-Ceylon-Rubber-Rice-National-International-Impact/dp/3659617474 International refereed journals (Published) Wijayantha Ukwatta, Develop the recruitment criteria for professionalization of politicians. Journal of global responsibility, 2017 (Accepted) Wijayantha Ukwatta, Influenced of facebook campaign on the presidential election of Sri Lanka in 2015, International Research Journal of Social Sciences, 2017 Wijayantha UkwattaA Comparative Study on professionalization of political practice globally: A systematic review of published data, International journal of Economics and Management, 2017. Wijayantha Ukwatta,Exploring criteria for political professionalization in Sri Lanka, Journal of political sciences & public affairs, 2017. International refereed journals (Under Review) Wijayantha Ukwatta, Citizens’ Perception on Professionalization of Political Practice : A Practical example from Sri Lanka, International Journal of Social Perspectives. Abstracts: International conference proceeding Description Wijayantha Ukwatta, Exploring Criteria for Political Professionalization in Sri Lanka, Interim conference of the ISA research committee 52, sociology of professional groups, Oslo Norway, (will be on June - 2017). Wijayantha Ukwatta, Comparative study of professionalization of political practice in globally. A systematic review of publish data, 4th Global conference on Business and Social science (GCBSS) Dubai, (2016). Wijayantha Ukwatta & Ravindra Samarawickrama , Colonial Identity and Post-Colonial Cultural diversity in Colombo – Sri Lanka, International Conference on Postcolonial Societies in Transition (ICPST) – University of Ruhuna. (2015). Wijayantha Ukwatta & L. K. Aruna P Kumara, A Study on Challenges in Professionalization of Political Communication - Sri Lanka, International Conference on Postcolonial Societies in Transition (ICPST) – University of Ruhuna, (2015). Wijayantha Ukwatta, L. K. Aruna P Kumara & Ravindra Samarawickrama, Social media influence as a mode of campaign during the presidential election in Sri Lanka – 2015 ,New Dynamics, Directions and Divergences in the Humanities, International Conference on Humanities, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, (2015). Wijayantha Ukwatta & Chulani Herath, Socio-cultural barriers n counseling: Stigma and Unfamiliarity in Sri Lanka, 4th Asia Pacific Rim International Counseling Conference at Wuhan University, P.R. China (2015). Wijayantha Ukwatta & Chulani Herath, Dealing with Religious Diversity to face future challenges in Sri Lanka, International Conference of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, (2014). Wijayantha Ukwatta & L. K. Aruna P Kumara Need Assessment for implement the fish processing center in Trincomalee - Sri Lanka in collaboration with Daimaru (Pvt) Ltd in Japan, Sri Lanka Japan Collaborative Research Conference, University of Peradeniya. (2014). Wijayantha Ukwatta & Chulani Herath, Understanding Sri Lankan International Students in Chinese Universities-Barrier and Challenges, International Conference of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, (2013). Wijayantha Ukwatta & Chulani Herath, Dealing with Cultural Diversity to face the future challenge in Sri Lanka International Research Conference on Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. (2013).

Community based Disaster Risk Reduction Project Funded by Oxfam America 2009 Cultural fluency Project, Organized by Sri Lanka Foundation Institute and GIZ Sri Lanka, 2012- 2013 Democratic Youth Leadership Programme Sri Lanka Foundation Institute In collaboration with Swedish International Development agency (SIDA), 2003- 2004 Nena Guna weduna Sisu diriya Programme” Presidential Secretariat and Sri Lanka Foundation Institute , 2008-2009.

Chinese Government Scholarship for Doctoral Studies and Master studies Programmes Fellowship - to follow the Community Driven Development Certificate Course – India.

Visiting Appointments • “Training program on Leadership and Management Techniques”, (3 day workshop)2011/ “Performances Development” (2 day workshop 2015), Management Development Training Development, Eastern Province – Tricomalee. • “Human Right and Leadership”, (one day workshop), Human Right Commission, 2013. • “Training of Trainers for Police Officers” (TOT) (Roll of the Trainer , Training Methods, Training Programm Coordinating) 10 days Program, conducted by Human Right Commission, 2013. • “Training methods and Skills Development for Police Officers, Community Police/ Action Plan”, National police Academy, 2012. • “Attitude changing Program” Kahamagolleewa College, Kebathigollewa, 2012. • “Positive Attitude Development,” (one day workshop) Department of Prison, 2011. • “Team Building” Good Shepherd Convent Nayakkanda, 2011. • “How to Prevent Stress, Stress Management, (CSHR)Colombo University, 2009, 2010, 2011 • “Conflict Resolution, Communication Skills” Sri Lanka Prison, 2010 • “Training of Trainers.(TOT)” Public service training Institute Public Administrative 2011 • “Achieving of the Goals, Overcoming of Obstructions and Productivity”, Judicial Security Division, Sri Lanka Police, 2007. • “Increasing Women Political Participation” Divisional Secretarial Office, Ginigathhena, 2007. • “Develop the Leadership Skills for Grama Niladharee” Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute, more than 30 Programs, 2010- 2012 • “Training of Trainers (TOT),Customer Care” Department of Pension, 2008. • Training of Trainers (TOT), Communication Skill, Customer Care, Time Management. Department of Labor • “Pluralism, Team Work, Leadership and Management” Ministry of Constitutional Affairs and National Integration, 2011, • “Basic Counseling Skills”, Legal adds commission, 2010. • “Leadership and Communication, Attitude Change, Personality Development” Equal Access to Justice Project –UNDP, 2010, 2011, 2012. • “Communication, Team Work, Motivation” , Plan International, 2008, 2009, 2010. • “Human Rights, Good Governance, Citizenship Sarvodaya” Sri Lanka,2011, 2012, 2013. • “Conflict and Conflict Management, Reconciliation, Role of the Peace Builder” , National Peace Council • “Self- Awareness, Communication for Customer Care”, Sri Lanka Electricity Board Participations: Workshop, Event and Program • Doctoral research forum conducted by Wuhan University. 2016 • “Open forum: welcome money, unwelcome issues?” the challengers of Sri lankan Female Migration Workers” Friedrich Ebert Stiftung – 2013. • “A Certificate Course in Event Management”, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, 2004, 2006, 2008 • “Professionalized Youth Work” Ministry of Youth, 3013. • “Discussion on Possible change in our Political Culture, PAFFREL, 2013 • “Inter religion Conference” National Peace Council, 2011. • “Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights”, Embassy of Sweden, 2009. • “Workshop Digital Story Telling’, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, 2009. • “Disaster Risk Reduction and Participatory Action Research Programms, Warm-up Conference”, Oxfam International, 2008. • “Sociology Curriculum Review Meeting” IRQUE, SAKII, Department of Peradeniya, 2007. • “Workshop on Peace Builders Around the World” GIZ ( FLICT) 2007. • “Workshop on Best Practice” Sri Lanka Anti- Corruption Project, USAID, 2006. • “Skills Development for effective corporative Governance and International Dialogue”, Globalization and International Network, 2006. • “Commemoration of the International Human Rights Day. Ministry of Disaster Management and Human Rights, 2008. • Women Participation for Disaster Risk Reduction, OXFAM America, 2008. • Workshop on Globalization and International Networking, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, 2006. • Workshop on Human Rights Based Approach for Development, Equal Access to Justice Project – UNDP, 2010.

• Human Resources Management • Training & Development • Career Guidance & Career Management • Leadership, Team Building & Motivation • Management Development • Outdoor Activity Based Training • Inter-department relationship building • Counseling in Organizational Context • Mindfulness in Organizational Context • Good Governance in Organizational Context • Rights of Children • Women in Management

• Awarded the Jinasena Gold Award for Best Student in Organizational Behavior Subject at Master of Business Administration, University of Colombo

Delivered Productivity Talks on Radio – Sinhala & English - on ‘Improving Productivity through managing dysfunctional emotions’ Counsellor (Voluntary Service – part time) at Befrienders International Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka Sumithrayo Making Teaching Effective (MaTE-2016) course – University of Colombo Proposal Writing & Research Writing – Merit pass – AuthorAid HRM & HRD practitioner for over a decade Visiting faculty member - Postgraduate & Mid-career Development Unit, University of Colombo

He obtained the professional Marketer status from the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing and the Certified Professional Marketer status from the Asia Pacific Marketing Federation. He is an ordinary member and a visiting lecturer of the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing. Life member of the MBA Alumni Association, University of Peradeniya. • Introduction to logistic & supply chain Management - Institute of Management of Sri Lanka • Supervisory Development Techniques in the Hospitality Industry - Kandy Hoteliers’ Association, Sri Lanka • Diploma in Computer Studies – Informatics (Pvt.) Ltd, Sri Lanka • Examiner & Paper setter of Sales Management & Distribution Subject of the Post Graduate Diploma, Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing-Since 2013 • Research Supervisor of the Post Graduate Diploma, Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing-Since 2009 • Visiting Lecturer of the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing –Since 2006 • Administration & Brand Executive (Modern Trade)-Ceylon Biscuits Limited Sri Lanka (July 2004–May 2008) • Sales Promotion & Asst. Front office Manager, Thilanka Hotels Ltd., Kandy, Sri Lanka (December 1999-June 2004) • Awarded as the best Lecturer in 2012, 2013 and the best department head in 2014, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute

He has participated in Strategic Supply Chain Management Workshop at the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand.Also, he functions as a Consultant of the consultation panel for the Institutional corporate planning programmes conducted by the Sri Lanka Foundation for various government ministries, departments and other institutessuch as Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Sports, National Youth Corps, Social Security Board, Jayawardanapura Hospitals, Sanasa Campus, Lanka Electricity (pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka Air Force, NAITA, Sugathadasa Stadium, Department of Motor Traffic, Ministry of Child Development and women’s Affairs and Department of Sports Development

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the Unit Coordinator of Tourism and Hospitality Management Unit of the Centre for Well-being

POSITIONS • Senior Lecturer, Sri Lanka Foundation (SLF) (presidential Secretariat),Colombo 07.,May 2013 to date • Head, Social and Institutional Development Unit, Sri Lanka Foundation (SLF) (presidential Secretariat), Colombo 07.,January 2013 to date • Lecturer, Sri Lanka Foundation (SLF) (presidential Secretariat), Colombo 07, February 2009 to 2013 May • Lecturer, National Institute of Cooperative Development (NICD), Polgolla.,April 2008 to February 2009 • Admin Officer, Rana ViruSevaAuthority,Colombo 03 , September 2007 to April 2008 • Project Officer, Rana ViruSevaAuthority,Colombo 03, October 2000 to September 2007 • Regional Coordinator, GTZ/CASS project “Appropriate Livelihoods among Unemployed Rural Youth” conducted by the Department of Sociology, University of Colombo, December 1999 to April 2000 • Research assistant, Project on “Beach boys, Pedophiles and other factors that affect tourism in Sri Lanka” Conducted by Prof. NandasenaRatnapala, the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura sponsored by Ceylon Tourist Board. April 1998 to September 1999 • Member of the Board of Examiners at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute from 2012 to up to date. • Event Coordinator of DeyataKirula stall conducted by Sri Lanka Foundation held at Pallekele, Kandy in 2010. • Coordinator of the National Diploma in Career Guidance conducted by Sri Lanka Foundation institute. • Coordinator of the Diploma in Social Development conducted by Sri Lanka Foundation institute. • Coordinator of Certificate Course in Customer Care and Public Relationship Management conducted by Sri Lanka Foundation institute. • Coordinator of workshops on Customer Care, Results Based Management for Sustainable Development, Change Management, Office Management ,Good Governance , Empowerment of Library Staff, Leadership for School Children, Outward Boundary Programme ,Capacity Building programmme conducted by Sri Lanka Foundation institute. • I have involved as the chief coordinating officer for seven years at “National Ranaviru Remembrance Day” organized by the RanaViruSeva Authority. It was held on the 7th of June every year with the participation of HE the President, at the National Ranaviru Remembrance Park in Mailapitiya-Kandy. It is the National Monument for the remembrance of War Heroes of the present era. • I have contributed my service in organizing the annual Ranaviru Literary festival “RanaviruSuwanda” for Ranaviru family members. • Committee member of the welfare society of Sri Lanka Foundation for the year 2012. • President of the welfare society of Sri Lanka Foundation of the year 2013. • Committee member of literary association of the Department of sociology and Anthropology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura for the year 95/96. • Presidentof the Literary Association of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura for the year 96/97.

Sociology, Research Methods,Ethnic Harmony,Customer Care, Motivation, Leadership, Attitude Change, Capacity Building, Team Building, Communication,

RESEARCH • A research for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) on “ A Study in relation to the Practical influence of Bureaucracy” • A research for the master of Arts Degree (M.A) on “Study of Empowerment of War affected Ranaviru families” • A research for Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A) on “The changes of rural leadership in modernity of rural development” ARTICLES • A Sociological view of interconnection between Human problems and Buddhism, 2013, Boudhaloka Vesak magazine • Lining Up of the Ethical Order for Social Cleansing, may 2014, Change magazine • A Sociological analysis in usage of modern social Medea.2014.The Foundation news letter

• Won the award as “” The excellence of the Year” in 2012 & 2013 at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute.

VISITING LECTURING • Social and Ethnic Harmony- Department of Management, University of Rajarata • Cultural Diversity-National Institute of Library and Information Science (NILIS) University of Colombo. • Research Method- Naval & Maritime Academy, Naval Base, Trincomalee • Nalanda College at Kegallefor G.A.Q(Sociology) • Principals of criminology, Centre for Prisons Research and Training in corporations • Customer Care, Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka • Customer Care, National Institute of Traditional Medicine • Working with people, Ministry of Power and Energy • Customer Care, National Water Supply and Drainage Board • Attitude Change, Sri Lanka Water Partnership • Ethics for Efficiency of Public Service, National Library and Documentation Services Board • Leadership, Divisional Secretariat, Matugama • Productivity, Ministry of Postal Services • Excellent Public Service through Good Governance, Kandy Municipal Council • Positive Thinking, Centre for prisons Research and Training in Corporations • Learning Principles for Adults Learning, National Institute of Library and Information Science • Team Building, Sri Lanka Foundation-World Youth Conference 2014

• Diploma in Counselling, (Sri Lanka Foundation). • Diploma in Buddhist Philosophy and Buddhis Psychology, (Damrivi Foundation). • Certificate course in mental health & Counselling Skills (“Sahanaya” Institute). • Certificate course in Emotional Balancing & Personality Development, (“Path of Divine Life ” Institute in Bangalore, India). • Certificate course in MaTE – (University of Colombo) • General Management training ( Taxation) in Thailand (University of Canberra)

Psychology & Counselling, Child Protection Language – (Tamil) Organization Behaviors

Research Publications • Spoken Tamil – “Sarala Basin Demala Katha Karamu” (Simple way to learn Tamil Language) - 2009 • Working with Abused children - (Counselling & Therapy) – 2008p; • Telling Tales for Children - (Parenting Skills) – 2008

Child Protection for the Police – (UNICEF)

Memberships & Awards • Most Outstanding Student of the Course” – Diploma in Psychological Counselling- Sri Lanka Foundation Institute- (SLFI) • “Most Outstanding Student of the Course” – Diploma in Buddhist Philosophy and Psy. Counselling- Damrivi Foundation • consultant - Professionals Counselling Association – SLFI • consultant - Foundation of Mental Health Development • Member of Association of Sri Lankan Sociologists • A member of Counselling Association at Damrivi Foundation

• Resource Person, Sandamina , Srli Lanka Swadesheeya Sevaya– Every Mondays from 10.00a.m – 11.00am, (Subject: Child Psychology, Guidance, Psychological Counselling, Positive Attitudes, Family Counselling) • Resource Person, Subharathi , Srli Lanka Welanda Sevaya– Sri Lanka Broad Casting Coorperation • Resource Person, Ira Sevaya, Lak Handa • Resource Person, Sith Giman Hala- Derana TV, (Subject: Psychological Counselling) • Resource Person, ITN – Suriya Wimana, (Subject: Child Psychology, Psychological Counselling,) • Resource Person, CSN – Monday Morning Programme, (Subject: Child Psychology, Guidance, Psychological Counselling, Positive Attitudes)

Assistant Lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Peradeniya, 2005 to 2008 Lecturer, SLF, 2008 to date Resource Person at Law Educational Programe on Gender in Teacher Training College, Pollgolla (2008.03.24). Resource Person at Training Programme on Event Management and Project Management, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Sri Lanka (2010 & 2011). Editor of the “News Letter” 2008 and 2009, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. Editor of the “Hand book “2009, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute.

Research Methods, Sociology , Community development, Gender, Career development, Conflict Resolution, Professional development, Career Guidance, Training need Assessment

Books A Medical Anthropological Analysis on Ayurvedic Medical System, 2014, Sri Lanka Foundation Publication, ISBN - 978-955-41305-0-0 Community Displaced and Resettlement due to Development Projects, 2014,Sri Lanka Foundation Publication, ISBN – 978-955-41305-1-7 Refereed Journal articles Socio-economic implications on southern highway project special reference to evicted people, International research conference -2014,published on 2015, General Sir John KotelawalaDefenceUniversity,Rathmalana, ISBN – 978-955-0301-11-9 Sociological Magazines Durkheims’s View on Methodology, SamajaNireeksha, vol.3.2004, Department Of Sociology, University of Peradeniya. International Abstracts “The impacts on Social Capital among relocated people due to Displacement by Development Projects”‘Tomorrow People Organization’s EIGHTH ANNUAL POVERTY & SOCIAL PROTECTION CONFERENCE, Thailand, to be held on 9th to 11th March 2015 at Thailand. Sociological Study of “Social Issues facing by Involuntarily Resettled people”, (Special reference to the Development Induced Projects in Sri Lanka), Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, (iPURSE-2014), University of Peradeniya, 2014, 25th -26th July 2014. “Perceptions about causes of Tuberculosis (TB) and initial reaction to diagnosis among newly diagnosed TB Patients in Sri Lanka attending the Kandy Chest Clinic –Sri Lanka,” International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS 2014), University of Sri Jayawardenapura, and 15th -16th October 2014. ‘Socio-Economic Implications on Southern Highway Project special reference to evicted people,” The International Research Conference-2014, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, 21st-22nd August 2014. “Social Impacts of land acquisition for Development Projects: Case Study on southern Highway Project”, 2nd International Research Symposium, (IRSYRU 2014), University of Rajarata, 29th -30th Oct.2014. “Social risks with reference to involuntary resettlement due to development Project”, International Research conference on Multi disciplinary Approaches – 2014, (ICMA 2014), University of Sri Jayawardhanapura 13th -14th August 2014. “Influence of Happiness to Quality of Life”, 5th International Conference on Sustainable Built and Environment -2014, (ICSBE), Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, 12th-15th Dec.2014 “Reasons for not seeking legal intervention against domestic violence with special reference to low income families of Sri Lanka “(Special reference to low income families), International conference on post colonial societies in Transition (ICPST),Organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka,2-3 March 2015. “Effects of changing land inheritance on the Modern social system in the rural society”, International research conference on Humanities and social sciences, (IRCHSS 2015) Faculty of Humanities and social sciences, University of Sri Jayawardenapura, 3 rd December 2015. “Employee motivation and job performance; case study on private sector company”, International conference on Multidisciplinary approaches, ( ICMA), Faculty of graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayawardenapura, 3 rd December 2015. “The impacts of Family, Community and Peers for Student’s Deviant Behavior”,Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE-2015),University of Peradeniya, 5th& 6th November 2015. “A Sociological Study on Satisfaction of facilities provided by the government for newly relocated people in Jaffna District”, th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches- 2017, iCMA 2017, University of Sri Jayawardenapura, 20th -22nd September 2017. Local Abstracts Sociological issues of female prisoners in Sri Lanka, 8th annual Research conference on the Humanities and social Sciences, The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka RASSL, March 26-28, 2015.

Workshop on Conflict Resolution, Conducted by Prof.Leif Eriksson, Gothenburg University of Sweden, Organized by Sri Lanka Foundation, 11th -13th of August, 2008. Person In Charge (PIC), Activity B. SAKTI/IRQUE Project, Department of Sociology, University of Peradeniya, (2005-2007). Workshops on Event Management and Facilitation, Project Proposal Writing, Project Management and Log frame Analysis Conducted by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, 2008.

Scholarships - Indian Postgraduate Scholarships under the Commonwealth Scholarship plan – 2015/2016, Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka. A University Scholarship for Academic Excellence for 1st Class Honor Degree, University of Peradeniya, 2005 Dr.& Mrs. Stanley G. Abeysinghe Memorial Gold Medal in Sociology (Greatest competence) for best results in Sociology, 2005 HilmyManzil Memorial Prize for Sociology (Greatest Competence) in Sociology, University of Peradeniya, 2005. Best Research Poster Presentation, 2nd International Research conference- 2014, General Sir John Kotelawala Defencen University, Sri Lanka. Best Employer in Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, 2015

Person In Charge (PIC), Activity B. SAKTI/IRQUE Project, Department of Sociology, University of Peradeniya, (2005-2007). Member of the Sociological Association, Department of Sociology, University of Peradeniya, (2002-2005). Member of the Hantana Conservation Society, University of Peradeniya (2001-2002). Life Member of the Sri Lankan Sociologist Association,Colombo,2016. Life Member of Royal Asiatic Society in Sri Lanka,2015. Resource Person at Law Educational Programe on Gender in Teacher Training College, Pollgolla (2008.03.24). Resource Person at Training Programme on Event Management and Project Management, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Sri Lanka (2010 & 2011). Editor of the “News Letter” 2008 and 2009, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. Editor of the “Hand book “2009, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. Coordinator of the National Academic Seminar on “Food Security”, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, 2009. Coordinator of the National Seminar on “English and IT”, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, 2010. Committee member at the New Products Development in Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. Volunteer Activist, Foundation for Law and Justice (FLJ), Colombo 09, Sri Lanka. ____________________________________________________________________________ 15. Any other relevant particulars (not included above) Academic Experience Eleven YearsTeaching experience in Sociology (University of Peradeniya and Sri Lanka Foundation Institute) Introduced new Courses National Diploma in Applied criminology and Criminal Justice System in Sri Lanka Foundation. Certificate Course in Professional Development in Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. Certificate Course in Career Guidance in Sri Lanka Foundation. Participated Workshops& Courses Followed a National Diploma in Career Guidance , Sri Lanka Foundation Institute,2014-2015. Workshop on “How to Operationalize SLQF”, HETC Project, 3rd December 2015. Training Programme on Upgrading Teaching Skills of the Academic Staff, University of Peradeniya, 3rd & 4th October, 2006. Workshop on Advanced Research Methodology in Social Sciences & Humanities, Organized and Conducted by University of Peradeniya, 30th & 31st December, 2005. Training workshop on Social Science Research Methodology in Social Sciences & Humanities, Organized and Conducted by National Science Foundation. Research Methodology, Social Policy Analysis and Research Centre (SPARC), University of Colombo, 2006. Principles of Community Radio, Conducted by The Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC), 2009. Workshop on Conflict Resolution, Conducted by Prof.Leif Eriksson, Gothenburg University of Sweden, Organized by Sri Lanka Foundation, 11th -13th of August, 2008. Workshops on Event Management and Facilitation, Project Proposal Writing, Project Management and Log frame Analysis Conducted by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, 2008. Training workshop on Advanced Research Methodology in Social Sciences & Humanities, Organized and Conducted by University of Peradeniya, 30th & 31st December, 2005. Training Programme on Upgrading Teaching Skills of the Academic Staff, University of Peradeniya, 3rd & 4th October, 2006. Workshop on Research Methodology, Social Policy Analysis and Research Centre (SPARC), University of Colombo, 2006. Workshop on Conflict Resolution, Conducted by Prof.Leif Eriksson, Gothenburg University of Sweden, Organized by Sri Lanka Foundation, 11th -13th of August, 2008. Workshops on Event Management and Facilitation, Project Proposal Writing, Project Management and Log frame Analysis Conducted by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, 2008. Principles of Community Radio, Conducted by The Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC), 2009.

Psychologist, Family Rehabilitation Centre (FRC) Psychotherapist/Trainer- Center for Victims of Torture (CVT), Minneapoilis, USA Visiting Lecturer and Consultant, Sri Lanka Foundation (SLF), Sahanaya and other organizations Consultant Clinical Psychologist- Ability Foundation, Colombo, Sri Lanka Trainee Clinical Psychologist- Department of Applied Psychology, University of Delhi, India Trainee Clinical Psychologist- Kandy General Hospital, Sri Lanka Research Assistant- Center for Women Research (CENWOR), Colombo Sri Lanka Instructor in English – English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka Translator and Research Assistant Intercollegiate Sri Lanka Education (ISLE PROGRAM) Limited Kandy, Sri Lanka

Psychology, Counseling, Organizational Behavior, Trauma Healing, Conflict Management & Transformation, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Leadership, Motivation, Communication, Psychological Rehabilitation, Stress Management, Suicide prevention

Co-author, ‘Digital Fabrication Labs (FabLabs) for Implementing SDGs in SSE in Sri Lanka’, Implementing Sustainable Development Goals: What Role for Social and Solidarity Economy, UN-Inter Agency Task Force on SSE, Switzerland, (2018) (Abstract accepted) Co-author, From Reconciliation to National Development Through Model Tourist Zone in Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, 4th ICSS, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2018) (Abstract accepted) “Trauma care in preventing suicide: an overview of trauma history and trauma care in Sri Lanka”, Say Yes to Life, ISSN 2651-01 70, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, 2018 Co-Author, “Best Practices Psychological Interventions with Survivors of Trauma” (ISBN 978-955-8267-07-3), Family Rehabilitation Centre (FRC), (2015) “Sri Lanka’s Potential as a Medical Tourist Hub for Psychological Healing”. Interdisciplinary Summer School on Perspectives on Global Health in the 21st Century, Medical Tourism, Ulm University, Germany (2012) “The Individuation of Self in Suniyam Yagaya: Marriage of Heaven and Hell”, Abhinandana (2011), JK Publications, Sri Lanka (2011) “Unmask the Devil: An Archetypal Interpretation of Techniques of healing Used in Sanni Yakuma and Suniyam Yagaya in Sri Lanka”, University of Delhi, India (2011) (Unpublished)

Psychotherapist/Trainer Partners in Trauma Healing (PATH) Center for Victims of Torture USA (2013-2014) (http://www.cvt.org/partners-trauma-healing)

Fulbright visiting Scholar (2017/18), Center for Victims of Torture, Minneapolis, USA (2017) Scholarship awarded by DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Conflict Management and Conflict Transformation, University of Humboldt, Berlin, Germany (2015) Scholarship awarded by DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) at Interdisciplinary Summer School on Perspectives on Global Health in the 21st Century, Medical Tourism, Ulm University, Germany. (2012) First Place-Photography Competition- Geethanjali Hostel, University of Delhi South Campus, New Delhi, India (2011) Scholarship awarded by EDCS (Education Department Cooperative Society) University of Peradeniya. Sri Lanka (2004-2007) Third place (Dancing) - All Island Dancing and Ballet Competition Sri Lanka (1999) First Place (Dancing) - North Western Provincial Level Dancing and Ballet Competition Sri Lanka (1998)

Diploma in Music (vocal) at BhathkandeSangeetVidyapith, Lucknow India (1995) Translations (Literary)- (Sinhala-English & English-Sinhala)

• Art of Formal and Informal Communication Skills • Business Correspondence in English Language. Personality Development. Attitude Transformation.

WINGS International Conference on “Can Craft Consciousness Disband Ethnic Consciousness? 2016 (joint project with Mr. Dhanushka Gunathilake. International Conference on Symbolism in Indian Art, Archaeology and Literature , Deccan College, Pune 2016 “Introduction to Indian Philosophy”- Prof. D.S.Ranawaka Felicitation Volume. 2009 “ Adlerian Psychology and its Application to Feminism and Counselling”- Manovidya magazine- University of Kelaniya. 2013.

• Associate member – Sri Lanka Institute of Professional Counselors. ( Membership No: C-805)

Higher National Diploma in International Relations- Bandaranaike Center for International Studies. Diploma in Psychology and Higher Certificate in Counseling at Institute of Psychological Studies. Higher National Diploma in International Relations- Bandaranaike Center for International Studies. Diploma in Psychology and Higher Certificate in Counseling at Institute of Psychological Studies. Counsellor – John Guyer Memorial Counselling Center -Sri Lanka Institute of Professional Counselors. Making Teaching Effective (MaTE-2016) course – University of Colombo .

Research Officer, Organisation of Professional Association (from May 2017 – November 2017) Deputy principal Officer, Sri Lanka Parliament,( 2004 – 2016) Research Officer and Programme officer INASIA – Initiatives in Research and Education for Development in Asia (INGO) , 2002 – 2004 Workshop Tutor – PRDA (Peoples Rural Development Agents – NGO), 2003- 2004

Sociology , Gender, Leadership Development, Creative Thinking, Creative Writing, Public speaking, Social Issues, Personality Development,

Women’s role in Contraceptive Decision Making Arena 2002 Impact of Globalization on rural society in Sri Lanka 2003 Micro Finance and Women’s Empowerment – 2003 Waste Management in Urban Areas, Sri Lanka - 2017 Traffic congestion in Colombo and suburbs – 2017 Development of a Communication and Outreach Strategy, Assessing the staff capacity of the commission for execution and Training on execution of the strategy for the National Police Commission - 2018 Man podi Kale ,Novel 2015 Author Publication ISBN 978-955-42710-0-5 Soldara Medura , Novel , Godage Publishers ISBN 978 -955-30-8696-9 Jacaranda Mal , Novel Godage Publishers (in Print)

All Island School Literature Award winner – 1994 Best Actress – DRAMSOC (University of Peradeniya – 2000)

Article Writer (Amma – Parenting Magazine, www.parenting .lk –parenting e magazine, Family – Monthly Magazine) Blog writer Transcript Writer (Sinhala/English) Editor of the Journal published by the Department of Sociology, University of Peradeniya – 2002 (English) Member of the Inter- university Drama Society Member of school Orchestra

10 years experience in Teaching (Logic & Scientific Method) 7 Years experience in Psychological Counselling.

Psychology & Counseling, Music Therapy, NLP, Drama Therapy

Anger Management among Adolescent Students (Action Research.) සංගීතය මිනිස් මනසට කරන බලපෑම පිළිබඳ මනෝ විද්‍යාත්මක විග්‍රහයක්. මීගමු කළාපයේ පාසල්වල ක්‍රියාත්මකවන උපදේශනයේ ස්වභාවය.

School Base Counseling, Music Therapy & Other Educational Related Field.

Member of Professional Counseling Service Association Member of Career Guidance Association

Project Assistant; Gamana Garuntee Limited, Practical Action Sri Lanka 2013 Project Officer; Gamana Garuntee Limited, Practical Action Sri Lanka 2013 Project Coordinator: Ruhuna Wellassa Area Federation, Child Fund Sri Lanka 2017 I have worked as an Assistant Lecturer for the Department of Sociology University of Ruhuna 2014- 2016 Visiting Academic Open University of Sri Lanka: Matara Reagional Branch 2014 up to now

Teaching Interests: Sociology, Conflict and Peace studies, Power and Politics, Development, Governance, Organization Behavior, Community Development, Gender, Project Planning and Implementation, Research Methodology, Peace Psychology Research Interest: Peace and Conflict, Reconciliation, Development studies, Gender and society, Community Development, Low Income Communities, Children, Social Problems, Resettlement, Modernization

Journal Articles Epa. P (2012) Gender and Woman- Article for International Women’s day 2012 Magazine, SAVIYA Foundation, Galle Epa, P (2014) කෘත්‍යවාදී පර්යාවලෝකය හා ලංකා සමාජය අධ්‍යයනයෙ හි ලා එහි පවතින අදාළත්වය පිළිබඳ විශ්ලේෂණයක් ප‍්‍රතිමාන Volume No. 10, Association of Sociology, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, in review. Epa, P (2015) ‘The importance of the Ethnic Relations and Social Harmony in Sri Lanka’ Course material for B.A Degree level -04. Open University, Nawala, Sri Lanka, (in press). දුෂ්කරයි කියා හැර නොයා යුතු ජීවිතය An article for E journal of Sri Lanka Foundation ISSN 2651-01-70 2018 September “ From divided Society to Shared future” බෙදුණු අතීතයක සිට හුවමාරු කරගන්නා අනාගතයක් දක්වා An article For SLEF News Bullatin 2018 April ඈපා. පී. (2016) සංස්ථාපිත බුදු දහම සහ එහි කාලීන වෙනස්කම්. වාර්ෂික ශාස්තී‍්‍රය සංග‍්‍රහය, ශි‍්‍ර ලංකා රේගු අධිකාරිය, කොළඹ. Research Abstract Presented Epa, P, Devika, N. Pannilage,U (2015) Socio-Economic and Cultural factors considered in finding out the life partner- A study conducted using advertisements for marriage proposals appeared in national newspapers in Sri Lanka. International conference on Post-Colonial societies in Transition held at University of Ruhuna on 02nd, 03rd March, 2015. Abeyrathna, U. Epa, P. Gunasekara, S. (2015) Wasagama (Surname) and Individual Name Changes among the Sinhalese of Sri Lanka: An Exploratory Study, Paper accepted for 13th Academic Session of University of Ruhuna, March, 2016. Epa, P. Devika, N. Ranawaka, N (2016) The Impact of Attitudes of Dominant group towards reconciliation process in post conflict Sri Lankan society, ICPRD-2016, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna. Epa, P, Pannilage,U (2014) Prejudices and Discrimination encountered by women war widows in post conflict Sri Lankan society, ICPRD-2016, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna. EPA, p, Gunawardana, C, Ranawaka,N, (2015) Maternization of Milk Powder Advertisement in TV commercials, RASSL Conference, 2015, Royal Asiatic න EPA, p, Ranawaka,N, Wijesundara, T, (2016),Stepping from Conventional Media, Abstract For International Symposium, National Center for Advance Studies, Colombo Epa, P, 2015. Issues of Internally Displaced Persons of Post conflict Society in Serunuwara, Mavilaru area of Trincomalee District, Paper accepted for 13th Academic Session of University of Ruhuna, March Epa, P. Ranawaka, Nelum. The role of wearing jewellery and body piercing contemporary society, A study based on Kathmandu, Nepal: International Conference 2017, Conducted by University of Ruhuna Matara Sri Lanka Research Abstracts submitted for acceptance Rumors as a Political Instrument: Transformation of Interpersonal Rivalry to Inter-Ethnic riot: A Study based on Riot in Mawanella 2001, Abstract for International Conference in Social Sciences: University of Kalaniya: ICSS 2018 Cultural Discriminations are encounter by women war widows: A study based on war widows in Baticallo district in Sri Lanka: Abstract for International Conference in Humanities: University of Kalaniy: ICH 2018 Chapters in Books Epa, Pulsie, Sarath Amarasinga (2017) Issue and Challengers confronted by Women War Widows in Post Conflict Society : Post War Peace Building Development in Sri Lanka , Upali Pannilage (ed) Depatment of Sociology University of Ruhuna, Sri lanka

• Home Based Women Workers in Sri Jayawardanapura Kotte Municipal Council area in Colombo District and Manmunneipattu Divisional Secretariat area in Batticaloa District- conducted by Gamana Guarantee Ltd for Home Net South Asia, India (2013) • May 2017 to December as Project Coordinator, RWAF working with child fund (Hambanthota and Monaragala Districts)

• Strengthening Research, Education and advocacy in Conflict, Peace and Development Studies NORHED, CPDs Project Scholarship for Master Degree • NORHED research Grant in 2015 • Donald Jayasingha Memorial Award 2007, For the Best Student of the year: G/ Nagoda Royal National School

• Secretory of Sociology Association, University of Ruhuna,Matara. • A member of Net ball team in Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, 2012. • Head prefect of G/Nagoda Royal National School, 2005-2006. • Sports captain of G/Nagoda Royal National School, 2003-2004. • A member of school Debating team. • A member of school Dancing team.