We are pleased to let you know that Ishara Warakagoda, has recently joined our firm and will be working here on a full time basis.

Ishara has succeeded in obtaining a sponsored position and has been employed as a Town Planner.

Ishara holds the degree of Master of Planning from Western Sydney University and an undergraduate degree majoring in Asian Studies, from the Asian University for Women.

Ishara is passionate about research relating to planning matters particularly urban renewal programs. Ishara has conducted a research project into the “Effects of Despatialisation on Public Places”. Ishara’s research focuses on the effects of urban renewal programs in Australia.

Ishara worked as an intern at JBA Urban Planning Consultants Pty Limited in North Sydney before graduation in 2015. Moreover, she was an intern at the Urban Research Centre at Western Sydney University. The Urban Research Centre conducts research regarding urban management and livability, including the challenges arising from social, economic and environmental change.

Ishara has also completed a number of international internship programs including at the University of Trento Italy, at Tata Elxsi Limited in Bangalore India, and at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Kolkata, India.