Sulakshana de Mel is a social and cultural anthropologist who has received academic training from both Oxford and Cambridge universities in the United Kingdom. With more than nineteen years of experience addressing various gender-related development issues, she has combined academic interests with practical work alongside numerous international organizations. Her areas of specialization encompass gender, memorialization, and historical dialogue, which are integral to the four pillars of transitional justice. Sulakshana leverages her expertise to foster creative expression through exhibitions, mobile installations, and storytelling formats, enabling both children and adults to engage interactively with challenging subjects.