James Jegasothy has more than two decades of experience working with disadvantaged communities and has held strategic leadership and governance roles in government, for purpose, and community organisations.
Mr Jegasothy is the director of community engagement and strategy at the Office of Multicultural Interests where he leads community development and engagement strategies with culturally and linguistically diverse communities, the public, for-purpose and private sectors.
Outside of government, Mr Jegasothy has held various leadership roles including at the Australian Red Cross; as vice chair of the Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees; as state manager of Welcome to Australis; and as a commissioner on the Anglican Social Responsibilities Commission.
Prior to arriving in Western Australia, Mr Jegasothy had worked in refugee advocacy in NSW.
He has degrees in Law and Politics, and is passionate about achieving equitable outcomes for vulnerable people and communities.
