Waruna Palliyaguru

Waruna Palliyaguru currently serves as the Sustainability Coordinator at JOALI BEING since December 2022. Prior to this role, Waruna held various sustainability-focused positions, including Senior Executive - Sustainability at Watawala Plantations and multiple roles at The Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya, culminating in Senior Executive - Sustainability and Compliance. Waruna’s experience also includes serving as an Environmental and Social Safeguard Officer with V.V. Karunaratne & Company and a Trainee in Sustainability at Heritance Kandalama. Educational accomplishments include a Bachelor of Science in Green Technology from the University of Ruhuna, an Advanced Certificate in Sustainable Tourism from the University of Colombo, and various certifications in sustainable tourism and sustainability practices from recognized institutions. Waruna is further advancing education with a Sustainability Certificate from ICAEW, expected in July 2024.