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Sajini Kodituwakku

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Bio

I am Sajini Kodituwakku, and I am an undergraduate student at New York University (NYU). My studies take an interdisciplinary approach to understanding ways to bring awareness to social issues, conflicts in human rights, and social policies. Through combining an individualized study across the social sciences, with coursework in media, culture, and communication, I am working to produce various media texts that can be used to advocate and educate about social problems. Currently, my passion for community activism and social change has led me to become involved in the Petey Greene Program at NYU, where I helped host a book drive aimed at bringing educational resources to incarcerated people. I also serve as the President of the Social Justice Art Project, an organization centered on artistic advocacy. As I continue my studies, I am planning to further develop my concentration by partaking in hands-on work with community-based organizations. Most recently, I have worked as a research assistant and intern for Dekoloniale Memory Culture in the City in Berlin, Germany – an opportunity I was connected to as part of the Gallatin Global Fellowship in Urban Practice at NYU.

Education

New York University

Bachelor's degree program
2021 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Susan E Wagner High School

High School
2017 - 2021

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Sociology
    • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
    • Film/Video and Photographic Arts
    • Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Education

    • Dream career goals:

      Professor

    • Teaching Assistant

      NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
      2024 – Present10 months
    • Teaching Assistant

      America Reads / America Counts
      2024 – 2024
    • Teaching Assistant

      Kumon
      2022 – 20231 year
    • Teaching Assistant

      The Dream Program
      2019 – 2019

    Sports

    Lacrosse

    Intramural
    2021 – Present3 years

    Lacrosse

    Varsity
    2019 – 20212 years

    Awards

    • Athletic Perseverance Award

    Swimming

    Varsity
    2017 – 20214 years

    Awards

    • Outstanding Varsity Athlete

    Research

    • History and Political Science

      Dekoloniale Memory Culture In the City — Research Assitant
      2024 – 2024
    • Community Organization and Advocacy

      Joint partnership with BQLT and NYU — Undergraduate Researcher
      2023 – 2024

    Arts

    • French Club

      Dance
      International Festival
      2017 – 2020

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      Social Justice Art Project — President
      2022 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Petey Greene Program at NYU — President
      2021 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Two Birds One Stone — Public Relations Officer
      2022 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      GlamourGals Foundation, Inc. — President
      2017 – 2021
    • Volunteering

      The Dream Program — Tutor
      2017 – 2018

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy