Sara Dassanayake

Sara Dassanayake is a knowledgeable design professional currently serving as a Design Assistant for University Entrepreneurship at Northeastern University, where responsibilities include creating diverse visual content and collaborating on visual communication strategies. As the Founder and Lead Technology Educator at NJ STEM, Sara addresses the opportunity gap for women in STEM. Previous roles include serving as a Student Ambassador for AdaMarie, a BigFuture Ambassador for The College Board, and a Social Media Manager at Project Engage NJ. Additional experience includes graphic design for Medical Help International and magazine design for Empower Magazine. Sara is pursuing a degree at Northeastern University while completing relevant coursework in UX design and computer science.