About US
DIRECTORS
DR. KRISHANTHI RONDON FUENTES: Former senior executive, UNESCO headquarters, Paris and UNICEF offices in New York, Vietnam and Liberia. Author of several books and an animal welfare advocate.
DR. DEBORA WYBURN: Australian international development consultant working with the ADB, World Bank, DFAT (formerly AusAID), BRAC and the British Council. Resident in Sri Lanka for more than 20 years.
MR. HECTOR RONDON FUENTES: Consultant and former senior executive of various United Nations’ Agencies.
MS. SONALI RANASINGHE: With a successful career as a Senior Manager in a prominent private corporation, Ms. Ranasinghe offers valuable expertise and strategic vision to Animal Wellness Trust Sri Lanka. A committed advocate for animal welfare, she actively supports the Trust’s mission to safeguard and improve the lives of vulnerable animals across the country.
MS. SAMADARA MAMPITIYE: An Attorney-at-Law, Notary Public, and Company Secretary with over two decades of specialized experience in corporate law, real estate law and company secretarial practice, Ms. Mampitiye brings a unique legal perspective to Animal Wellness Trust Sri Lanka. Her dedication to animal welfare aligns with the Trust’s commitment to providing essential care and protection for animals in need.
JASMINE ATHENA CLEGG: A dedicated marketing professional with experience in driving revenue growth, Jasmine brings a dynamic approach to Animal Wellness Trust Sri Lanka. With a background in lead generation and campaign management, she has a proven track record in achieving and exceeding targets through tailored marketing strategies. Jasmine’s passion for animal welfare has guided her work, particularly in defending and protecting Sri Lanka’s street dogs and cats, a mission that has grown through her extensive global travels. She is committed to expanding her expertise in strategic planning, marketing and fundraising to benefit the Trust and the animals it serves.
MS. SANNI KAARINA AALTO: With a strong foundation in banking and experience in planning and communications with the European Union Regional Development Fund in Finland, Sanni brings a versatile skill set to Animal Wellness Trust Sri Lanka. Her background spans administration, development, and communications, gained through diverse roles in Finland and internationally, including the tourism and hotel industry. Passionate about animal welfare, Sanni also volunteers with Emmaus Finland, where she served on the board for three years. Her dedication and broad expertise make her a valuable asset to AWT’s mission to support animal care and advocacy.
DR MAITHRI AMERESEKERE: A Clinical Associate Professor in Psychiatry at the Boston University School of Medicine (BUCASM) and Director of Women’s Mental Health at Boston Medical Center and BUCASM, Dr. Ameresekere is a psychiatrist with specialized expertise in post-traumatic stress disorder. Daughter of the founder of Animal Wellness Trust Sri Lanka, she has a deep commitment to the welfare of Sri Lanka’s street dogs and cats, drawing on both her medical knowledge and her compassion to advocate for animal care and support the Trust’s vision of providing safe, nurturing environments for animals in need.
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