Heshan de Silva-Weeramuni

Heshan de Silva-Weeramuni has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Heshan currently serves as the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at the Boston Center for the Arts, where they provide strategic leadership to support the organization's mission. Prior to this, they were the Communications Director at Corporate Accountability, overseeing all communications efforts for the international NGO.

In their previous role as the Director of Communications and Senior Education Policy Advisor to Boston City Councillor Tito Jackson, Heshan managed various media relationships and played a key role in expanding the councillor's social media presence. Heshan also drafted legislation, created content, and managed strategic communications for the councillor.

Before their work at the City of Boston, Heshan had their own multimedia graphic design and communications studio called Ambidextrous Graphica. Heshan also worked as a Senior Graphic Designer at John Hancock Financial Services, producing design projects for the company's sponsorships, conferences, and internal communications. Additionally, they served as a Graphic Designer at BD, where they managed the design and production department, and at LanguageWorks.

Heshan's early career included roles at The New School, where they worked as an Editor, Fellows Program Coordinator, and Webmaster for the Transregional Center for Democratic Studies.

Throughout their career, Heshan has developed a wide range of skills, including proficiency in various design software, content management systems, social media management tools, and multimedia production.

Heshan de Silva-Weeramuni has pursued various levels of education at different institutions. Heshan completed courses towards a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economic Sociology/Anthropology at The New School. Heshan also earned a Master's Degree (M.A.) in Sociology from The New School. Prior to that, Heshan achieved a Bachelor's Degree (B.A. - Highest Honors) in Sociology, History, and Literature from Marlboro College. Additionally, they took courses towards a Certificate in Interactive Design at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Heshan completed their high school education at Hampstead School.