Lakshman Nirthanakumaran
- Bachelor of Medical Studies, University of New South Wales
- Doctor of Medicine, University of New South Wales
Lakshman is working with communities across rural India, the Philippines and New Zealand.
Prior to joining DA, Lakshman led a team in the NSW Department of Education to deliver a teaching quality reform across the state. His team piloted and scaled a program that connected exceptional teachers from lower socioeconomic schools with teachers from similar contexts, bringing relevant experience to the educators’ long-term professional development. The team also implemented a simultaneous program evaluation.
Before that, Lakshman was a management consultant in a boutique strategy consulting firm, building his strategic and analytical skillset whilst working with government, corporate and not-for-profit clients. He has helped senior leaders working in education, energy, disability and health to drive major reform for citizens across Australia.