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Dayanti Karunaratne

is a freelance journalist with 20 years of experience in print media. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism, as well as a diploma in ski resort operations, and a certificate in international hospitality. With more than ten years as an editor at Ottawa Magazine, she excels at complex editorial packages and compelling human-interest stories. She is currently based in rural Hawaii, where she works in food sovereignty and education and manages the family farm.

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