Leadership Directory
The governing advisory council, executive top table cabinet, portfolio directors, and project leaders of the Leo Club of Uva Wellassa University for 2026/2027.
Tier 01 • Advisory Council
University & Lions Mentors
Senior Professor & University Staff Advisor
Senior Professor Saman K. Herath
Provides overarching strategic counsel on university policy adherence, academic faculty liaison, student development ethics, and campus governance integration.
Professor & University Staff Advisor
Prof. K.G.O. Senarathna
Guides undergraduate research alignment, university administrative liaison, and service-learning project frameworks.
Guiding Lion & District Officer
Lion Shiraz Khan MAF
Ensures adherence to the Lions Clubs International Constitution, mentors club officers on youth leadership stewardship, and coordinates district funding pipelines.
Tier 02 • Executive Committee
Top Table & Cabinet Officers
Leo Duvidu Bandara
Club President • Uva Wellassa University
Presides over all executive and general assemblies, directs overall strategic vision, represents UWU Leos at District 306 D10 conventions, and stewards inter-faculty service initiatives.
“Leading with passion, serving with purpose for Uva Wellassa and beyond.”
Leo Deshan Thilakarathna
Immediate Past President (IPP) • Faculty of Management
Advises the current executive board, ensures continuity of flagship initiatives, and mentors incoming cabinet officers.
1st Vice President
Leo Lasitha Rajapaksha
Directs project directorate coordination, supervises internal operational logistics, and represents the president in executive assemblies.
2nd Vice President
Leo Amaya Nethmini
Assists with portfolio administration, membership engagement programs, and inter-club collaborative projects.
Club Secretary
Leo Kaveetha Meewalaarachchi
Stewards official records, meeting minutes, monthly district activity reporting via Lion Portal / MyLCI, and inter-club correspondence.
Club Treasurer
Leo Shehara Bandarathilaka
Manages treasury accounts, oversees project funding allocations, financial auditing, and ensures fiscal accountability to Lions District 306 D10.
Assistant Secretary
Leo Emalshi Chathubashini
Maintains official membership rolls, secretarial dispatch logistics, and meeting attendance verification.
Assistant Secretary
Leo Dewmini Sachinthika
Assists in secretarial documentation, circular distribution, and district dispatch filing.
Assistant Treasurer
Leo Thaveesha Laknindu
Assists in financial bookkeeping, project budget tracking, receipts verification, and treasury records.
Chief Coordinator
Leo Dasun Sankalpa
Coordinates cross-portfolio logistics, venue management, inter-faculty communications, and assembly operations.
Chief Editor
Leo Sachitha Rasanjana
Directs club publications, press releases, editorial articles, and the official Leistic annual magazine.
Chief Designer
Leo Malindu Kaushal
Leads visual branding, official digital artwork, event promotional campaigns, and brand guideline compliance.
Tier 03 • Board of Directors
Portfolio Directorates
Director in Club Relationship
Leo Anjana Jayasinghe
Strengthens fellowship with sister Leo clubs, twin club partnerships, and District 306 D10 inter-club relations.
Director in PR & Publicity
Leo Geethal Prasad
Directs digital media campaigns, public communications, social media storytelling, and press coverage for club projects.
Director of Fundraising
Leo Sajini Hettiarachchi
Leads project funding campaigns including the Linda Project, corporate sponsorships, and sustainable revenue initiatives.
Director in Youth Empowerment & Education
Leo K. Kawya Manushi
Drives Project Eduspark continuous O/L seminar series, rural student mentoring, and youth skill-building workshops.
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Director in Environment & Sustainable Development
Leo Osadee Abeysekara
Heads Haritha Hetak environmental campaign, tree planting, catchment area restoration, and eco-sustainability drives.
Director in Health & Humanitarian Care
Leo Ishani Ruwanthika
Coordinates annual mega blood donations, health awareness clinics, humanitarian relief drives, and emergency aid.
Director in Membership
Leo Deshika Lakshani Karunarathne
Manages undergraduate membership drives, new member orientations, engagement tracking, and leadership mentoring.
Director in Social Welfare & Cultural Affairs
Leo Director — Social Welfare
Coordinates welfare visits, cultural celebrations, Ashirwada Pooja, and community harmony programs across Uva province.
Tier 04 • Assistant Directors & Project Officers
Field Operations & Project Teams
Assistant Director in Club Relationship
Leo Paramasivam Yasodhani
Assists with inter-club correspondence and regional fellowship events.
Assistant Director in Fundraising
Leo Kasun Harshana
Supports fundraising drives, sponsorship outreach, and event merchandise.
Assistant Director in Fundraising
Leo Sajani Nanayakkara
Co-leads the Linda Project campaign and sponsor relationship management.
Assistant Director in Health Care
Leo Vihanga Kavindi
Assists with blood donation logistics, health clinics, and volunteer scheduling.
Assistant Director in Membership
Leo Oshindee Nethra
Supports member induction programs, attendance records, and member engagement.
Assistant Director in Environment
Leo Shanika Sewwandi
Assists with sapling sourcing, tree planting fieldwork, and green audits.
Project Secretary
Leo Dulshi Yasara
Maintains project minutes, progress records, and district documentation.
Project Secretary
Leo Project Secretary
Assists project directors with secretarial logs, notices, and completion reports.
Project Treasurer
Leo L. Dehemi Parindi Silva
Manages project-specific ledgers, expenditure vouchers, and financial settlements.
Project Treasurer
Leo Vishwa Rupasinghe
Assists with fundraising financial auditing, ticketing, and event accounting.
Tier 05 • Creative, Editorial & Media Crew
Editorial & Design Crew
Content Editor
Leo Sethuni Wijewardhana
Crafts creative articles, project reflections, and English editorial publications.
Assistant Editor
Leo Maheesha Sarasi
Assists with newsletter proofreading, bilingual translations, and media scripts.
Editorial Crew Member
Leo Editorial Crew Member
Contributes articles, interviews, and photography reporting for the editorial board.
Assistant Designer
Leo Assistant Designer
Creates promotional banners, digital flyers, and social media creative assets.
Design Crew Member
Leo Kavindu Deshan
Digital artwork creation, UI graphics, brand design, and web illustrations.
Design Crew Member
Leo Sayuri De Silva
Event branding assets, certificates design, and social media visuals.
Leistic Year 2026/2027
Signature Projects & Milestone Events
Project Eduspark
Continuous Educational Project
Comprehensive educational seminar series for G.C.E. O/L students across rural schools in Uva Province.
Linda Fundraising Project
Club Sustainable Financing
Flagship fundraising initiative mobilizing community and university support for welfare projects.
Haritha Hetak Project
Green Tomorrow Sustainability
Large-scale reforestation, eco-awareness, and environmental conservation drive.
2026 / 2027 Inauguration & Fellowship Milestones
Ashirwada Pooja
Spiritual blessing ceremony inaugurating the 2026/2027 Leistic Year leadership journey.
Official Photoshoot 2026/27
Official executive board and portfolio portrait session for district registries and publications.
Leos Night 2026
Grand fellowship evening uniting Leos, Lions mentors, and university delegates.
Official Governance Hierarchy & Lion Mentorship
Accredited under Leo District 306 D10 • Sponsoring Parent: Lions Club of Uva Capital
Operating under the charter of Lions Clubs International and the mentorship of the Lions Club of Uva Capital (District 306 D10), our leadership hierarchy enforces transparency, undergraduate-led accountability, and strict adherence to the LCI Leo Club Constitution.