STEMUP Educational Foundation Appoints New Program Directors to Strengthen National STEM Initiatives

STEMUP Educational Foundation has announced the appointment of six Program Directors to lead key national portfolios as the organization continues to expand its mission of uplifting STEM education across Sri Lanka.

The newly appointed Program Directors are:

• Program Director – Grassroots & Schools: Sachinthana Rathnayake
• Program Director – Advanced Technologies: Nisal Mihiranga
• Program Director – Communications & Marketing: Tharushi Wijethunga
• Program Director – Digital & Platforms: Isuru Ariyarathna
• Program Director – Volunteers: Supul Edirisinghe
• Program Director – National Flagship Programs: Kasun Herath

These appointments mark an important step in strengthening STEMUP’s leadership structure and enabling the organization to scale its programs, enhance volunteer engagement, and drive greater national impact.

Each Program Director will lead strategic initiatives within their respective portfolio, working closely with the organization’s leadership team and volunteer community to ensure the successful delivery of STEMUP’s programs across schools, communities, and national platforms.

Through these roles, the Program Directors will focus on expanding grassroots STEM education, advancing future-ready skills such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, strengthening communications and digital platforms, empowering volunteers, and delivering large-scale national initiatives.

Speaking on the appointments, Prabhath Mannapperuma, Founder of STEMUP Educational Foundation, stated: “STEMUP has grown significantly over the years, and strengthening our leadership structure is essential to sustaining that growth. These Program Directors bring passion, expertise, and leadership that will help us expand our reach and deepen our impact across Sri Lanka.”

Shameera Prajapriya, Executive Director – Community & Volunteers, added: “Our volunteer community is the heart of STEMUP. With dedicated leadership across programs and volunteer engagement, we are building a stronger ecosystem that enables volunteers to lead, innovate, and inspire the next generation.”

With more than 2,000 volunteers across the country, STEMUP Educational Foundation continues to work with schools, educators, communities, and industry partners to promote digital literacy, innovation, and future-ready skills among Sri Lankan youth.

A group photograph of the newly appointed Program Directors accompanies this announcement.

Photo Caption:

Front Row (L–R): Tharushi Wijethunga – Program Director, Communications & Marketing; Nisal Mihiranga – Program Director, Advanced Technologies; Supul Edirisinghe – Program Director, Volunteers.

Back Row (L–R): Kasun Herath – Program Director, National Flagship Programs; Sachinthana Rathnayake – Program Director, Grassroots & Schools; Isuru Ariyarathna – Program Director, Digital & Platforms.

Newly appointed Program Directors of STEMUP Educational Foundation, who will lead key national initiatives aimed at strengthening STEM education and volunteer-driven innovation across Sri Lanka.

Source: Adaderana