Meet the Team.
Meet the dedicated leaders from across Australia who are supporting ATPA's mission and spearheading our initiatives.
Rooted in the Sri Lankan Tamil community, I’m driven to empower young Tamil professionals in Australia.
As ATPA’s Partnerships Director and a recently admitted Lawyer, my goal is to build a strong support network for our members’ career journeys.
Raj Murali
Partnerships Director
As the People and Cultural Director at ATPA, I am dedicated to nurturing our team’s culture and prioritising our collective well-being to ensure sustained growth.
Additionally, I look forward to connecting with fellow Tamils, contribution to the professional development of our community.
Sharanya Thiyagarajah
People & Culture Director
With a background in management consulting and program and policy evaluation, I am dedicated to supporting Tamil youth to amplify their voice in the workforce.
My focus is on creating internal systems that support the operations of ATPA.
Theebana Tharmakumar
Operations Director
As the Managing Director of ATPA, I am deeply committed to elevating the excellence of Tamil professionals and showcasing our contributions to wider Australia.
My journey has been about nurturing our community, now focusing on broadening our reach and impact.
Shashi Senthan
Managing Director
As ATPA's Programming and Events Director, I'm here to host events that will help Tamil-Australians navigate and transform the corporate sector together.
Inspired by my rich lineage of strong women, my objective is to see more Tamil professionals, especially women, succeed and thrive in the corporate world. Through focused events and programs, let's share knowledge, network and grow.
Abinaya Ketheeswaran
Programming and Events Director
As the Professional Development Director, I craft and execute initiatives that enhance professional skills and encourage personal development. Through our workshops, mentorship hub & career events, I strive to facilitate connection, grow capabilities and instil confidence.
Harmonising both my professional experience in Learning & Development as well as my love and passion for my Tamil heritage, I am passionate about unlocking new possibilities for our community. And I’ve learned from the best: my parents, who have sought to serve, uplift & contribute to our community. My two greatest sources of inspiration.
Abisaini Padmasiri
Professional Development Director
With roots in Sri Lankan Tamil heritage, I’m proud to connect my cultural background with my professional expertise in actuarial science and finance at ATPA.
As the Finance Director for ATPA, my goal is to empower young Tamils in their careers and professional lives, helping overcome challenges and foster a strong transformative community.
Harishaan Puvanenthiran
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Finance Director
I’m dedicated to leveraging marketing, content, media, and branding strategies to elevate our community and drive tangible impact.
As a Tamil-Australian, I’m inspired by the story of my Grandma (‘Ammama’) who embodied what it meant to be Tamil to me. I strive to honor her legacy by empowering our community through meaningful connections and transformative initiatives.
Keeran Sritharan
Marketing Director
As the ICT Director, I am here to create a strong foundation for the ATPA team to ensure optimal efficiency and seamless operations.
I look forward to contributing to the vision of creating a better community for Tamil professionals to achieve their potential in their careers.
Libeesan Sukirnathan
ICT Director