Meera Rajasooriar
About Meera Rajasooriar
Meera Rajasooriar is a Project Manager with extensive experience in managing high-value projects, particularly in the fields of climate and sustainability. She has held various roles in organizations such as Sound Seekers and the Holocaust Educational Trust, and she has a Bachelor's degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Exeter.
Current Role as Project Manager
Meera Rajasooriar has been serving as a Project Manager since 2021. In this role, she manages high-value projects for international organizations, including the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), UK PACT/BEIS, and the World Bank. Her focus areas include climate and sustainability, where she applies her project management skills to drive impactful initiatives.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to her current position, Meera Rajasooriar held several roles in project management. She worked as a Project Management Officer from 2020 to 2021 for nine months. Before that, she served as a Programme Manager at Sound Seekers from 2018 to 2019, and as a Belsen75 Project Coordinator at the Holocaust Educational Trust from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she gained experience as a Consultant from 2015 to 2018.
Educational Background
Meera Rajasooriar studied at the University of Exeter, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Politics and International Relations from 2011 to 2015. She also attended University College Utrecht for a year, focusing on Liberal Arts and Sciences from 2013 to 2014. Her early education was completed at Wallington High School for Girls.
Early Career and Internships
Meera Rajasooriar began her career with various roles that provided foundational experience. She worked as a Course Operations Assistant at City University London for two months in 2015. She also served as a Deployments Intern at the Foreign Commonwealth Office for five months in 2015. Additionally, she was a Student Ambassador at the University of Exeter from 2012 to 2015.