Shaminda Attygalle

Shaminda (Shum) Attygalle has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Shaminda (Shum) has worked as a Vice President of Leadership Development & Coaching at the YMCA of Three Rivers since 2017, where they are involved in building a leadership development and coaching practice. Shaminda (Shum) also served as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the same organization, contributing to the promotion of programs and services aimed at making communities healthier and more vibrant.

Additionally, Shaminda has been a Board Member at KW Awesome Foundation since 2011, and a Part-Time Instructor at Conestoga College since 2014, teaching a postgraduate certificate program called Social Media Marketing.

Shaminda (Shum) has also held the position of Digital Marketing Manager at Axonify, a company specializing in employee knowledge and microlearning, from 2013 to 2017. Shaminda has fulfilled a role as an Associate and Guest Speaker at Wilfrid Laurier University, where they assisted in bridging the digital marketing knowledge gap for fourth-year marketing students.

Furthermore, Shaminda has volunteered as a Coach for the ATOM Division Boys Basketball team at Wildhawk Basketball, focusing on managing the team roster and ensuring equal court time for all players.

Prior to these experiences, Shaminda worked as a Digital Engagement Specialist and Web Content Specialist at Christie Digital Systems, managing website content and optimizing it for search engines.

Shaminda (Shum) has also been involved with various organizations, including TEDxWaterloo as a web team member, and Healy Consultants as a Marketing Intern.

Early in their career, Shaminda interned with HSBC in Sri Lanka in the Human Resources department, gaining insights into the operations of a multinational company.

Overall, Shaminda's work experience showcases a wide range of roles, including leadership, marketing, coaching, teaching, and digital engagement.

Shaminda (Shum) Attygalle completed a BBA degree in Marketing with a minor in Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University, from 2006 to 2010. Prior to that, they obtained an Ontario Secondary Schools Diploma from Resurrection Catholic Secondary School in Canada from 2003 to 2006. Shum also attended Chatsworth International School in Singapore from 2001 to 2003. Shaminda (Shum)'searliest education was at Asian International School in Sri Lanka, where they completed their primary and secondary education from 1991 to 2001. Additionally, Shum has obtained certifications in Transformational Coaching and Foundations of Professional Coaching from Adler Graduate Professional School, expected to be completed in 2023.