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Hi, I’m Adreen Fernando, an investigator and analyst focused on open-source intelligence and human rights issues. I translate complex data from public records, databases, and media into actionable insights that support policy decisions and strategic planning. I combine technical and narrative analysis to assess geopolitical risks, social issues, and responsible AI governance. I enjoy building structured workflows, collaborating with diverse teams, and using OSINT to inform decisions that matter.…Hi, I’m Adreen Fernando, an investigator and analyst focused on open-source intelligence and human rights issues. I translate complex data from public records, databases, and media into actionable insights that support policy decisions and strategic planning. I combine technical and narrative analysis to assess geopolitical risks, social issues, and responsible AI governance. I enjoy building structured workflows, collaborating with diverse teams, and using OSINT to inform decisions that matter.

Adreen Fernando

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Hi, I’m Adreen Fernando, an investigator and analyst focused on open-source intelligence and human rights issues. I translate complex data from public records, databases, and media into actionable insights that support policy decisions and strategic planning. I combine technical and narrative analysis to assess geopolitical risks, social issues, and responsible AI governance. I enjoy building structured workflows, collaborating with diverse teams, and using OSINT to inform decisions that matter.…Hi, I’m Adreen Fernando, an investigator and analyst focused on open-source intelligence and human rights issues. I translate complex data from public records, databases, and media into actionable insights that support policy decisions and strategic planning. I combine technical and narrative analysis to assess geopolitical risks, social issues, and responsible AI governance. I enjoy building structured workflows, collaborating with diverse teams, and using OSINT to inform decisions that matter.

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Hi, I’m Adreen Fernando, an investigator and analyst focused on open-source intelligence and human rights issues. I translate complex data from public records, databases, and media into actionable insights that support policy decisions and strategic planning.

I combine technical and narrative analysis to assess geopolitical risks, social issues, and responsible AI governance. I enjoy building structured workflows, collaborating with diverse teams, and using OSINT to inform decisions that matter.

Skills

Data Visualization

Copywriting

Python

Experience Level

Data Visualization

Expert

Copywriting

Intermediate

Python

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Sinhala, Sinhalese

Intermediate

Work Experience

Investigator & Analyst at United Nations Association

October 1, 2024 - Present

Conduct open-source intelligence investigations into global human rights violations, synthesizing 40+ sources into structured briefs; produced 10+ geopolitical risk reports informing senior decision-makers; model adversarial narratives and sector vulnerabilities to enhance threat assessment; delivered an analysis of the AI market bubble using 30+ sources.

Digital Social Media Campaign Lead at For NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani

June 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Directed targeted legislative and policy research, leading a 5-person international team and implementing investigative workflows that improved cross-functional delivery by 25%; monitored public discourse metrics to adjust messaging and increased campaign engagement by 35%.

Independent Research Analyst & Project Lead

July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2025

Directed and published an in-depth qualitative investigation into social issues (youth mental health and racial discrimination), conducting 30+ consent-based stakeholder interviews and managing end-to-end research for a 500-page publication with a secure relational database; produced reports on police brutality and discrimination reaching 10,000+ audience and cited by local advocacy groups.

Campaign Founder & Project Lead

October 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Led a sensitive case investigation within a sixth-form setting, employing ethical interviewing, evidence collection, and confidential source management; campaigned for mandatory safeguarding and consent education across the school, impacting 500+ students and staff; developed secure data-handling protocols and reporting workflows.