Shashika Peeligama

Shashika Peeligama is an experienced Senior Program Manager at the Center for Court Innovation since July 2019, specializing in developing educational materials for child victims navigating the justice system and leading national resource centers for domestic violence homicide prevention. Previous roles include Program Coordinator at Karabi Community & Development Services Inc, managing youth and community development projects, and social work positions at organizations like Australian Red Cross, focusing on vulnerable individuals and families. Shashika holds a Master’s degree in International Social Development and dual Bachelor's degrees in Development Studies and Social Work from UNSW. A proven leader, Shashika has successfully overseen multi-million-dollar grants, coordinated community research initiatives, and mentored junior staff across various impactful programs.