Upeka Kumarasinghe

Upeka Kumarasinghe is a seasoned philanthropy and fundraising professional currently serving as Philanthropy Manager at Black Dog Institute since October 2023, and as Philanthropy and Fundraising Manager at Remember The Wild since August 2020. Upeka has held various roles over the years, including Philanthropy Manager at St John of God Health Care and Bequest Officer at the Australian Conservation Foundation. Early career experiences include Event Coordinator for the Melbourne International Arts Festival and Special Events Coordinator at the Arts Centre, Melbourne. Upeka began a career in fundraising with positions at Melbourne Theatre Company and Practical Action. Upeka holds a Master of Public Health in International Public Health from Monash University and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology and Immunology from the same institution.