Anuki Premachandra

Anuki Premachandra

Senior Communications Officer
Asia, Sri Lanka, Gender Equality & Inclusion, Media, Youth

Anuki Premachandra is the senior communications officer for the Media Empowerment for a Democratic Sri Lanka (MEND) program, aimed at improving citizens' access to balanced, reliable, and objective news and information in Sri Lanka.

In her role she oversees communications, public relations, and social media amplification of the program among key stakeholders.

Prior to joining IREX, Anuki worked at Adfactors PR Sri Lanka, leading their strategic communications unit focused on advocacy-driven communications for corporate brands. Before joining Adfactors she worked in the development communications field at a local think tank, the Advocata Institute, and prior to that, the World Bank.

Anuki is fluent in English and Sinhala. She holds a bachelor of social sciences in international relations from the University of London.