Kaushi Jayawardena is a seasoned professional in the field of psychology and mental health, currently serving as a consultant for MHPSS.net since February 2023 and holding multiple academic positions including dissertation supervisor and adjunct lecturer at the University of West London since January 2019. Additionally, Jayawardena is a Senior Program Officer for the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Unit at The Asia Foundation since August 2019. Previous experiences include visiting lecturer roles at Northwood University and SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority, a curriculum developer at Open University of Sri Lanka, and a special education teacher at Ladies' College. With a Master's degree in Clinical and Health Psychology from the University of West London and a Bachelor's degree from Missouri University of Science and Technology, Jayawardena also possesses certifications in Mandarin, International Relations, and Korean Language and Literature.