Rukesh Samarasekera

Storyteller & Changemaker at U.S Green Building Council
Summary
Rukesh Samarasekera is a passionate individual with a background in storytelling and creating positive change. He is associated with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as a Storyteller and Changemaker, actively promoting sustainable practices.
Rukesh has a diverse educational background, having pursued an International Baccalaureate Diploma at Valley High School, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Relations and Political Economy of Development from Brown University, and courses at the Rhode Island School of Design and Université Paris-Sorbonne.
Throughout his career, Rukesh has been involved in various organizations and initiatives. He has been a Global Shaper at Global Shapers Community, the Founder of Sarong Shorts, hosted events like Catalyst Week and Creativ Week at CatalystCreativ, and curated the Inspire! Speaker Series at Delivering Happiness.
His professional journey includes roles such as being a News Intern at KSNV-TV and KLAS-TV, a Consultant at Ashoka, a Market Development Associate at USGBC, a Summer Research Associate at Harvard Business School, a Summer Fellow Consultant at New Sector Alliance, and a Fellow at StartingBloc's Institute for Social Innovation.
Rukesh has also showcased his leadership skills as the Founder & Co-President of the Brown Social Enterprise Club and has media experience from his time as a 20/20 News Intern at ABC News and Executive Producer, Features Director, and Senior Anchor of News at 95.5 WBRU.
Apart from his professional endeavors, Rukesh proudly hails from a Sri Lankan American background and values sustainable living as a Conscious Consumer/Creator. He is known for his love of laughter, as indicated by the emoji heart and laughter symbol in his bio.
Rukesh Samarasekera's journey is a testament to his commitment to making a positive impact through his work, education, and involvement in various organizations and initiatives.