Mia Edirisinghe
About Mia Edirisinghe
Mia Edirisinghe is a Senior Recruiter specializing in scientific, data science, and administrative talent communities at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. With extensive experience in global talent acquisition and a strong educational background in human resource management, she has successfully recruited across multiple countries and diverse industries.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Mia Edirisinghe serves as a Senior Recruiter at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, focusing on Scientific, Data Science, and Administrative Talent Communities. She has been in this role since 2023, where she utilizes her expertise in recruiting to build effective teams across various disciplines.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to her current position, Mia worked at several organizations in recruitment roles. She was a Senior IT and Life Science Talent Acquisition Specialist at Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company from 2014 to 2021. She also held the position of In-house Recruitment Assistant at Harvard Clinical Research Institute for four months in 2014 and served as an In-House Recruiter/HR Generalist at Asiri Group of Hospitals in Sri Lanka from 2008 to 2010.
Educational Background
Mia Edirisinghe holds a Master of Science in Management with a focus on Human Resource Management from Lasell University, where she studied from 2012 to 2014. She also achieved a Professional Qualification in Human Resource Management from the Institute of Personnel Management in Sri Lanka between 2008 and 2011. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Management from Northumbria University.
Expertise in Global Talent Acquisition
Mia possesses extensive expertise in recruiting talent across multiple countries, including the US, UK, Spain, Belgium, Poland, and Canada. She has demonstrated experience in sourcing global talent and has a strong understanding of US immigration laws, which supports her role as a trusted advisor in the field of talent acquisition.
Diverse Professional Skills
Mia has a proven track record in building teams across various sectors, including Product Engineering, Cloud Operations, Security Engineering, Data Science, Legal, Finance, Marketing, Sales, and Life Sciences. Her ability to thrive in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, and results-oriented environments enhances her effectiveness in recruitment and team-building.