Chanil N. De Silva

Chanil currently serves as the Policy Director at Nouveau. He is responsible for analyzing public policy, legislative and regulatory measures, as well as developing policy recommendations and strategies that support client interests.

He holds a MA in Comparative Politics with a special focus on American Politics from Miami University. He also earned his BA from Miami University in Diplomacy and Global Politics, specializing in Europe and the Middle East with a focus on conflict resolution and a minor in Management.

Throughout his time at Miami, Chanil was actively involved in improving student life and served on the Finance Committee of the Associated Student Government as well as the Oxford Police Board. He was also a founding member of the International Student Organization and frequently advised the University on issues related to International Students.

During this period, he also completed two internships at the Ministry of Defense & Ministry of External Affairs in his home country of Sri Lanka.

In addition, Chanil is certified in Disarmament, Demobilization, Reintegration, Civil-Military Coordination and International Conflict Resolution by the UN Peace Operations Institute and is an IDLO certified Commercial Negotiator.