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University of Ruhuna Architectural Heritage and Alumni Leadership
Governance & Operations (2025 / 2026)

Meet Our Leadership Team

Elected graduates and dedicated professionals steering RUAA's strategic vision, alumni welfare programs, and philanthropic stewardship across Australia.

Term: 2025 / 2026
Executive & General Committee
Advisory Board
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Motto: TOGETHER IS MORE STRONG

A United Ruhuna Alumni Network Across Generations

“Your continued support has strengthened our community, and RUAA now stands united across generations, enriched by cultural events, collaborative programs, and initiatives that uphold the spirit of our alma mater. Our gatherings serve not only to reconnect alumni beyond our motherland but also to reinforce the bonds that define us as Ruhunians.”

“I extend my deepest gratitude to our committee members and volunteers for their unwavering dedication. Together, we continue to build a vibrant and resilient alumni network. Thank you for your trust, your presence, and your commitment to RUAA’s journey forward.”

VB

Viraj Bulathsinghala

President • RUAA Australia (2025 / 2026)

2024 / 2025 Archive ↓
President
VB

Viraj Bulathsinghala

Executive Committee
Vice President
TR

Tharindu Ruklantha

Executive Committee
Secretary
SS

Supun Sandaruwan

Executive Committee
Treasurer
MK

Malinda Karunathilaka

Executive Committee
General Committee Member
KS

Kasun Sandaruwan

General Committee
General Committee Member
US

Upeksha Senanayake

General Committee
General Committee Member
JS

Jeewan Soori

General Committee
General Committee Member
MP

Mangala Priya

General Committee
General Committee Member
HK

Harsha Karunarathna

General Committee
General Committee Member
TK

Tarindu Kandambi

General Committee
General Committee Member
MA

Manoj Anuruddika

General Committee
Advisory Committee Member
KM

Kapila Madanayaka

Advisory Board
Advisory Committee Member
YJ

Yasanthi Jayasinghe

Advisory Board

With heartfelt appreciation to the outgoing office bearers and committee members who dedicated their time and leadership during the 2024/2025 term, strengthening our alumni community across Australia.

Official Committee Portrait (2024 / 2025)

Executive office bearers & committee members gathered at the Annual General Meeting

Term: 2024 / 202515 Leaders
RUAA Executive Committee 2024 / 2025 Group Portrait
Seated front row: Executive key office bearers • Standing back row: General committee representatives*Positions listed from left to right as viewed in the portrait
FR

Front Row (from left)

Executive Office Bearers seated from left to right

#1Treasurer
EB
Eranda Baduge

Treasurer

#2President
IW
Isuru Wickramasinghe

President

#3Secretary
US
Upeksha Senanayake

Secretary

#4Vice President
RD
Roshan De Silva

Vice President

BR

Back Row (from left)

Committee members standing from left to right

#1
YJ
Yasanthi Jayasinghe

Committee Member

#2
KM
Kapila Madanayake

Committee Member

#3
GR
Gayan Rathnaweera

Committee Member

#4
PW
Piyal Wasantha

Committee Member

#5
CR
Chami Ranaweera

Committee Member

#6
SG
Sanjaya Gunasekara

Committee Member

#7
SG
Shyamalee Gunawickrama

Committee Member

Not Pictured / In Absentia

Valued committee members serving in the 2024 / 2025 term who were unavailable for the official photo session

4 Committee Members
AB

Asoka Balasooriya

Committee Member

SU

Shanaka Unantenne

Committee Member

CW

Chamara Wimalasena

Committee Member

TJ

Thashika Jyan

Committee Member