Our Team
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Jayani
Role:
Chief Purpose Officer & Founder
Hometown:
Colombo, SRL / Currently: Sydney, AUS
Fave Cuisine:
Sri Lankan & Authentic Thai
About Jayani:
Jayani is the culinary wizard behind Gedera & Co. She wears many hats, from product dev. to supply chain, fulfilling her dream of building a social enterprise. A foodie at heart, Jayani loves experimenting with new flavors and creating fusion dishes. And as a devoted mom & advocate of equity and inclusion, family always comes first in her recipe for success.
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Samia
Role:
Sweet & Spicy Storyteller
Hometown:
Bay Area, California, USA
Fave Cuisine:
Korean & Indian
About Samia:
Samia is a copywriter, editor, and tea enthusiast based in the Bay Area of California. When she’s not writing fun & sensorial food stories for Gedera & Co., you can find her playing with her cats, watching anime, or going on walks with a podcast. She loves writing musings about life & liminal moments on her blog, Steeped by Samia!
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Samadhi
Role:
Mini Sous Chef
Hometown:
Sydney, AUS
Fave Cuisine:
Mediterranean
About Samadhi:
When Samadhi's not busy assisting Amma and learning the art of Sri Lankan cooking, you'll find her indulging in the mouthwatering dishes they create together. Keep an eye out; she may even share a bite with their dog! Samadhi immerses herself in writing, reading, enjoying time with friends, and exploring her passion for music.
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Tegan
Role:
Computer Nerd
Hometown:
Lichfield, ENG / Currently: Sydney, AUS
Fave Cuisine:
Anything cooked by Jayani!
About Tegan:
Tegan has a passion for languages and linguistics and that even extends to programming languages. She has found a passion for web design after being given the opportunity to create the Gedera & Co. website. In her spare time, she could be doing anything from playing Dungeons & Dragons, to dancing in salsa classes.