Social Media & Research team
Joy Jegarthan is a filmmaker, screenwriter, actor, and the lead of the Social Media & Research Team at Hashtag Generation. He focuses on social media analysis, digital safety, and addressing harmful narratives online. Alongside his work in digital media, Joy is actively involved in filmmaking and storytelling. He has directed feature and short films and has worked as an actor in several Sri Lankan productions. His work brings together his interests in cinema, digital media, and socially relevant storytelling.
Joy Jegarthan
Team Lead - Social Media & Research
Shanuka Perera is a Social Media Analyst at Hashtag Generation, specializing in social media monitoring and digital security. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Networks and Cyber Security from Wrexham University, United Kingdom, and has experience in conducting workshops, data analysis, and research. His areas of interest include cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), psychological well-being, and violent extremism on social media.
Shanuka Perera
Analyst
Janithya Samarasinghe is a Social Media Analyst at Hashtag Generation and a skilled trainer in the organization’s training pool, specializing in countering hate speech and disinformation across social media platforms. With experience as a television programme presenter, she brings strong communication and media expertise to her work. She holds a degree in Communications and Media Studies from the University of Colombo and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Mass Media.
Janithya Samarasinghe
Analyst
Ravindran Vithurshan is a Social Media Analyst at Hashtag Generation, specializing in digital research, social media monitoring, strategic communications, and data-driven analysis. He holds a B.A. (Hons) in Economics and Statistics from the University of Peradeniya and has experience in research, community engagement, training and facilitation, and stakeholder engagement. His interests span human rights and digital rights, with a focus on hate speech, technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), misinformation and disinformation, digital safety, and social cohesion.