Umanga Settinayake

Umanga Settinayake is a Grants Coordinator for Science and Neurodiverse Initiatives at the Azrieli Foundation since July 2023, with prior experience as a Consultant for Research and Reporting at The Asia Foundation from June 2018 to February 2023. At The Asia Foundation, Umanga served in various roles, including Senior Program Officer and Program Officer focusing on gender-based violence and human trafficking projects in Sri Lanka. Earlier positions included teaching English, serving as a Local Organizer and Documentation Officer for the Coalition for Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim Societies, and managing HIV & AIDS programs at FPA Sri Lanka. Academic credentials include a Postgraduate Degree in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from Seneca Polytechnic and a Post Graduate Diploma in Gender and Women's Studies from the University of Colombo, among other qualifications.