:: 4 February 2012
(Dip. Math, BA Hon, MA & MBA)
Much of Dissa’s life has been spent around educational institutions both studying and working. Following a Diploma in Mathematics, Dissa taught Mathematics in Government Secondary Schools in Sri Lanka for eight years. Later, after graduating with a BA (Hons) from the University of Sri Lanka, he taught English in Government secondary schools for a further four years before becoming a Lecturer of English at a University College in Sri Lanka.
Having moved to Scotland, he studied for an MA at Moray House Institute of Education. He was then appointed to the post of the Student Union Manager of Moray House Institute of Education. He worked there for seven years before entering the voluntary sector. During this period he attained an MBA from Napier University.
Dissa has been involved in the management activities of many organisations, gaining a wealth of experience in both people - oriented work and management.
These have included:
