Chapa Perera is an accomplished legal professional with a diverse background in law, human rights, and public policy. Chapa served as a Research Assistant for Justice C G Weeramantry, contributing to research on international law and human rights issues. Significant roles include serving as the Official Youth Delegate to the United Nations, a Policy Fellow at the International Labor Rights Forum, and a Research Consultant for multiple organizations. Chapa has expertise in gender-based violence research, sustainable tourism practices, and international humanitarian law. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in Law from the University of Colombo, a Master's in Gender and Human Rights Law from American University Washington College of Law, and an MBA from Birmingham City University.