Ayomi Rajapakse, MPA, is a Program Manager at the Center for Trust and Transformation (CTT). Prior to joining CTT, Ayomi earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a specialization in Social Policy from the University of Washington. During her graduate studies, she worked as a consultant for a nonprofit in Central America, helping to build equitable, culturally appreciative programs that center the needs and goals of local stakeholders. She also co-led a research initiative exploring how Whiteness informs DEI values and impacts the efficacy of DEI strategies within the field of Public Administration. Ayomi holds undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Colorado Boulder, where she served as a Research Assistant for the Colorado Attorney General’s Office and contributed to projects focused on equitable education, democratization, and domestic violence prevention.

Ayomi currently resides in the United Kingdom with her partner, child, and their golden retriever, eagerly anticipating the arrival of their newest family member.

She finds joy in reading, walking her dog, traveling to new places with her family, and sharing good food. Her lived experiences fuel her passion for creating a world where trust, equity, and justice are foundational to how we engage with one another. [LinkedIn]