Thisuri Jayathma is a dedicated researcher specializing in economics, with a strong foundation in development studies, social policy, and applied statistics. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics from Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, graduating with a Second Class Upper Division.
Her professional journey includes serving as a Research Student at Sabaragamuwa University under the World Bank-funded AHEAD project, where she contributed to impactful research on social capital, transaction costs, livelihood development, and social protection. She also trained at the Bank of Ceylon, Matara, gaining practical exposure to the workings of Sri Lanka’s banking sector.
She has contributed to academic and public discourse through multiple publications in Journals and newspapers, including recent articles in Ceylon Today and The Morning, and Sunday Observer. She has presented her paper at the 10th Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference, demonstrating her active engagement in scholarly platforms.
In addition to her academic and professional pursuits, she has a rich background in extracurricular activities, leadership, and the arts. She served as a Senior Executive Prefect in Sujatha Balika Vidyalaya, Matara and was a First-Class Member of the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association, earning the Gold Award in the Jenny Calverly Community Service Projects. Her talents in the arts led her to win multiple All-Island awards in music (Western and Eastern) and drama, including recognition by Sri Lanka Rupavahini. With a passion for inclusive policy development and social equity, she combines her analytical skills, particularly in SPSS and SMART-PLS, with a deep commitment to driving positive change through evidence-based research. She is passionate about contributing to inclusive economic policies and sustainable development in Sri Lanka through her research and public engagement.
