Celebrating Our Volunteer of the Month – Amra Zareer

CILT International celebrates Amra Zareer for her outstanding leadership, mentoring and global WiLAT contributions, strengthening engagement, visibility and support for emerging professionals across the CILT community.

CILT International is delighted to recognise Amra Zareer of CILT Sri Lanka as our latest Volunteer of the Month.

Amra’s contribution to both CILT and Global WiLAT is exceptional. Her work spans leadership, mentoring, branding, events and global communications and she has become a driving force behind WiLAT’s growth, visibility and engagement across regions.

For more than a decade, Amra has taken on a range of key roles across CILT Sri Lanka and WiLAT Sri Lanka, including Secretary, Vice Chairperson for Branding, Membership Development and Member Services, as well as Vice Chairperson for Membership Development for the branch. Her dedication has strengthened outreach to corporates and universities and she has played a central part in national conventions and branch branding initiatives.

Her impact reaches far beyond Sri Lanka. As Project Chair for WiLAT’s Ignite programme, she restructured its framework and redesigned the mentoring guidebook, creating a clearer and more valuable experience for young professionals. She has also been instrumental in shaping WiLAT’s digital presence, initiating and managing social media channels both locally and globally to boost awareness and engagement.

Amra now serves as Editor of Wings of Change and Global WiLAT Chairperson for External Relations and Publications. She supports the Global WiLAT Secretariat and Capacity Building Centre as Awareness Lead and regularly contributes content to the CILT website and the CILT Motion publication, ensuring the achievements and initiatives of WiLAT are well represented.

Alongside this, she mentors undergraduates regionally and internationally, offering guidance, encouragement and practical support to emerging young leaders.

Highlights of Amra’s contribution:

• Organised corporate and university membership drives for CILT Sri Lanka
• Supported CILT Sri Lanka Conventions and national branding work
• Served in WiLAT Sri Lanka for more than 10 years across multiple leadership roles
• Re-structured the Ignite programme and redesigned the mentoring guidebook
• Delivered and supported numerous WiLAT Sri Lanka and Global WiLAT events
• Initiated and managed WiLAT social media platforms to enhance visibility and engagement
• Editor of Wings of Change and Global Chairperson for External Relations and Publications
• Supports the Global WiLAT Secretariat, Capacity Building Centre and CILT Motion
• Mentors young leaders regionally and globally

Amra’s energy, commitment and ability to champion both local and global initiatives embody the true spirit of CILT volunteerism. Her work continues to uplift members, strengthen professional communities and inspire the next generation of leaders.

Congratulations to Amra Zareer on being named our Volunteer of the Month, and thank you for your outstanding contribution to the global CILT and WiLAT community.

Nominations are now open to find our next Volunteer of the Month! If you know an outstanding volunteer making a difference in the CILT community, submit your nomination by 31st December.

Who can be nominated?

The Volunteer of the Month award honours the dedication and contributions of members who serve CILT in a voluntary capacity, generously giving their time, skills and passion to support our community and mission.

Eligible nominees are:

All members actively involved in CILT initiatives, events or projects as volunteers
Individuals who make a meaningful impact through their voluntary service

If you contribute your time and talents voluntarily, we want to recognise and celebrate you.