Ekmini Malavipathirana is an accomplished administrative professional with over 12 years of experience across diplomatic missions, the private sector, and international development cooperation. She has served in key roles at the High Commission of Canada , Aitken Spence Travels PLC, The Embassy of Egypt in Sri Lanka, The United States Embassy in Sri Lanka, and most recently as the Administrative Management Coordinator at At the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Sri Lanka and Maldives.

Ekmini Has been recognized with multiple awards, including USAID’s Special Act Award (2025) for seamless support to the Protocol Office and the U.S. Embassy’s Eagle Awards (2022 & 2024) for outstanding organizational and communication achievements.

Holding a Master’s degree in International Relations and a Bachelor’s degree in French, Development Studies and Psychology, along with professional certificate courses in Diplomacy and Human Resources Management, she is known for her organizational skills, proactive communication, strategic thinking, and ability to initiate and manage impactful projects. 

Ekmini Malavipathirana

Business & partnership development specialist