Board of Advisors and Management Team

Veni Johanna is currently Engineering Manager at Quora, a US-based startup that aims to grow and share the world’s knowledge. She graduated from Stanford University, California, with BS MS in Computer Science. In high school, Veni is the first female Indonesian representative at the International Olympiad in Informatics, where she received a silver medal.

Martin Tjioe is currently working as a geomechanicist with Shell Exploration and Production Company in New Orleans, LA. He attained his MS and PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University. For his undergraduate study, he went to Lafayette College, a small Liberal Arts College in Easton, Pennsylvania where he had a chance to double major in A.B. Mathematics & Economics, and B.S. Civil Engineering. He is fortunate to have received full financial aid to study both at Lafayette and Stanford and he encourages other Indonesian students to look into these opportunities. Prior to studying in the U.S., he was an ASEAN scholar studying in Singapore's Victoria School (VS) and National Junior College (NJC). He is from Medan, and he is passionate about helping talented students obtain the quality education they deserve.

Donny Eryastha is Head of Public Policy at TikTok, driving government relations and policy initiatives for Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. Donny most recently led Public Policy for Facebook in Indonesia, where he was at the forefront of driving policy and regulatory programs, tackling issues such as digital literacy, data localization, counter-terrorism and more. Prior to Facebook, Donny has also served as a strategic policy and economics adviser in leading organizations such as the World Bank, AUSAID (Australian Government Overseas Aid Program) and Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), among others.

Stevia Angesty earned her M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering from Stanford University in 2012 and B.S. (Hon) in Chemistry with dual minor in Business and Materials Science & Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign in 2010. She currently runs Feelwell (FWC), a social venture focusing on providing affordable sanitation solutions. Previously, she worked in McKinsey and Sinarmas.

Robyn co-founded and currently leads PT GUE, Indonesia’s leading digital health ecosystem that made Teman Bumil and Teman Diabetes. Her efforts focus on improving the lives of expecting mothers and children ages 0-3 years old; as well as diabetics. She earned a Bachelors of Arts degree from Sarah Lawrence College, NY, where she studied Global Health and Theatre. Most recently, she graduated from Imperial College Business School with a postgraduate degree in International Health Management. Robyn also published a bilingual children’s book series called I Am Me Series.

Artricia is a Senior Policy Analyst to the Chief of Staff for the Governor of Jakarta where she manages several variables of urban regeneration (health, international cooperation, SGDs, and transportation). Artricia dual majored in anthropology and comparative literature at New York University. At NYU, Artricia was an Alvin H. Zagor scholar and a recipient of the Annette B. Weiner prize for excellence in social anthropology as well as the Phi Beta Kappa prize for best thesis. She obtained her MPhil in Social Anthropology (medical track) from the University of Cambridge as an LPDP awardee.

Ardhi graduated from Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University with a master’s degree in International Development Policy in 2019. This year is his second year as President of Indonesia Mengglobal and his fourth year at IM. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from University of Indonesia.

Chani is a business strategy professional who is pursuing her second MSc degree in Business and Management at Stockholm School of Economics. Previously, she worked as a public policy consultant in Jakarta and studied in Singapore, Turkey, and the Netherlands.

Yogi is an English lecturer at President University. He holds a Bachelor of English Education degree from UPI. After teaching for several years, he took the Master of TESOL degree at Monash University, Australia, with the LPDP scholarship. In 2022, he is about to pursue PhD in Education at The University of Western Australia with the Research Training Program scholarship.

Kiky is an academician in Communication studies, working as a lecturer with civil servant status at one of public universities in Jakarta. She obtained her Master’s degree from School of Media and Communication, University of Leeds, UK and her Bachelor’s degree from Department of Communication, Universitas Gadjah Mada. Aside from her daily activities, she likes to be involved in several causes, such as gender equality, youth empowerment and animal welfare.

Awarded with the Erasmus Scholarship, Ivone is currently pursuing M.Sc focus on battery technology in MESC+ EMJMD program, in which she will study in 4 different European universities. She is B.Eng graduated from Universitas Gadjah Mada, major in Chemical Engineering. Prior to her master's study, she worked as a process engineer and a food formulation engineer in Indonesia. At present, she is enjoying the art, history, and creativity vibes of the most romantic city, Paris, France, and finishing her last semester of master degree. It’s her second year to volunteer in IM.

Adit pursued an Engineering Management major for the undergraduate degree at Institut Teknologi Bandung. After receiving his master’s degree in Data Analytics and Business Ecobonics from Hong Kong Baptist University, He is currently studying at National Taiwan Normal University in Taipei.

Stephanie is a scientist who loves to try something new. She tried a lot of things from making medicines, performing cell cultures, and now working with chromosomes. Even though her life revolves around science, she enjoys playing games, cooking, and traveling in her spare time.

Nefertiti or Inef graduated from UNC Asheville in 2018 with a Bachelor's of Arts in International Studies. She now lives in North Carolina with her partner. This is her third year with IM after serving as a columnist for the last two years.

People come and go; life is unpredictable, yet humans are free to anticipate and interpret. After going through his quarter life zig-zags, Djodi is now living his semi-ambitious life as a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania. He aspires to spark changes in education, which has changed his life.

Dessy completed her Master of Education from Monash University, Australia in 2021, with the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) scholarship. She is currently working as an officer for Telkom Indonesia. In her free time, Dessy enjoys reading and writing.

Nurhamsi Deswila is an English teacher currently working in Bukittinggi, West Sumatera. She completed her master degree majoring in TESOL at Monash University, Australia.

Novelita is a lecturer who is also an enthusiast in renewable energy and sustainability. She graduated with a Master degree from University of Southampton, UK. She enjoys writing, traveling and exploring signature cuisines from many places.

Chaedar is a first-year MPA student at Columbia University, focusing on energy and environmental policies and specializing in quantitative analysis. Through effective policymaking, he is determined to secure Indonesia’s energy supplies by establishing a resilient and sustainable energy system.

Jovano is an insect farmer who has crawled his way from Indonesia to Japan, Spain, Italy and now The Netherlands. When his days are not buzzing with work, he likes to hop on a train and explore small towns.

Gilang Diesty or calls Gee in short, is an Undergraduate Student in Geological Engineering, Padjadjaran University. He really wants to continue his study in overseas to take Petroleum Geology. Also with it, he hopes to get a cross-perspective in life.

Meivira is a medical doctor at primary health care in East Kalimantan. She graduated from Padjadjaran University in 2018 and will later continue her education in the UK.

Hary is an energy policy researcher at a think-tank based in Jakarta. Bandung, Wageningen and Kyoto were his former home when he pursued his studies. This is his third year at IM after exploring the editorial division for the past two years. Mindfulness and meditation are some topics of his interest. And he prefers deep talk over small talk.

Deszan, an education enthusiast and alumnus of Germany's Technische Universität München, is on a mission to democratize Indonesian education quality by breaking the knowledge barrier about studying abroad. He is now based in Indonesia and is in his second year at the Indonesia Mengglobal.

Afifah is a MICE/Event specialist working as event consultant and lecturer. She is also a cultural heritage enthusiast. Apart from her daily routine, she loves traveling and enjoys watching movies.

Mariah recently graduated from Pattimura University with a bachelor degree in law and is currently balancing her work with local NGOs on sustainable waste management and research on global equitable vaccine distribution. She believes that knowledge and ambition should transcend borders that are geographical or even socioeconomically driven, hence why she joined IM, to help pursue this narrative in Indonesia.

Clarissa is a Chemical Engineering fresh graduate from Parahyangan Catholic University. She is currently working as a Supply Chain intern at multinational FMCG company. She lives her values to bring good for her surroundings through breaking the stereotype that limits people from achieving their dream of studying abroad by joining IM.

Like the trees outside his window pane, the coffee table in his living room, and the orange he eats (almost) every day—Daffa is just an ordinary being who tries to find the wholeness within himself. He is an accounting graduate, who is currently working as an entry-level budgeter in Jakarta, Indonesia. His passion in storytelling, economy, and educational issues leads him to dip his toes in government institutions and NGOs.

Jen is currently doing her master’s in Development Studies at the University of Sussex, UK with the support of Chevening Scholarship. This year is her fourth year contributing for Indonesia Mengglobal. Aside from studying, she also writes for Institute of Development Studies’ alumni blog.

She received the Turkish Government Scholarship and completed her bachelor degree in Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey. She started her professional career as an Educator in 2018, and has been working in international schools in Turkey. She familiarized herself in active volunteering from college years to her professional career in several NGO in Turkey. After learning and working for about 8 years in Turkey, she believes the program Volunteer in Indonesia Mengglobal is the next concrete step to contribute in Indonesia.

Shabrina is based in Jakarta after completing her Master’s degree from the University of Melbourne under the Australia Awards. With a deep interest in the nexus of trade, education, and development, she currently works as a Trade Advisor.

Rio is a broadcast journalist and has worked in Jakarta, Washington DC, and London. Most recently, he finished MA in Media and Communications at Goldsmiths, University of London with the support of Chevening scholarship. In his free time he likes to binge watch sitcoms or walk around the city with a cup of coffee.

Claudia or Audi is a communication graduate currently working as a brand marketer in a multinational FMCG company. She likes volunteering, believes in the power of lifelong learning, and aspires to create an impact in educational equity.

Continuing her services in Indonesia Mengglobal, 2022 marks her fifth year as a part of the Digital Communications team. Ratih is an assistant professor in the mathematics education department. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Education at the University of California, Berkeley.

Currently a product marketer for a tech company in Jakarta, Fristi gained a bachelor degree in International Management from the University of Manchester. She's been passionate about educational projects since highschool.

Munissa is currently based in Jakarta, working as Jr. Social Media Manager in a multinational advertising agency. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration minoring in Marketing Management at Universitas Brawijaya.

Lala completed her bachelor’s degree from Universitas Airlangga. Currently, she is working at a private bank in Jakarta. This is her second year in Indonesia Mengglobal, previously she contributed as Content Designer.

Viki, a recent graduate from Kyoto University, is currently working in communication for development sector at Kopernik. Based in Jakarta, he hopes to relocate to Bali soon!

Salsabila or Bella is a final year student in the University of Udayana, majoring in Electrical Engineer. Besides learning about technology, she is also proactive in contributing her time to mental health issues in Indonesia. Passionate about art and psychology. This is her second-year journey in IM.

Lia is a final year student in Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University majoring in Communications. She is also active in advertising community, and volunteers who help students with disabilities during online lectures. This is her first year in IM.

Hanissa is a videographer with a background in Communication Science. With an adventurous spirit, she is currently working in Tembagapura. She's passionate about arts and culture.

Elvia works as a business development associate at a private agriculture and food company. She earned her masters degree in International Business from the University of Edinburgh with the Chevening scholarship, and bachelor degree in Economics from Universitas Indonesia.

Nariah is currently working as a civil servant at the Directorate General of Taxes, Ministry of Finance. She has an enormous interest in education and public policy. Aside from her professional job, she enjoys reading and volunteering.

Rio was born and raised in Jakarta and currently resides in Milwaukee, WI, USA, working as a Software Engineering Manager at a marketing agency. This is his 4th year with Indonesia Mengglobal.

Fadhil is a computer science graduate student in the University of Massachusetts Amherst, focusing on distributed and networked systems. Previously he got his bachelor degree from Institut Teknologi Bandung and spent a year working in Jakarta as a software engineer. Feel free to reach out to him if you want to discuss anything about tech :)

Silvia is an environmental health graduate from Universitas Indonesia. She has been working in the field of sustainability and climate change for the past 2 years. In her leisure time, she enjoys swimming and working on her skill in playing guitar.

Laila gained her bachelor's degree in International Relations from Udayana University, Bali. She is currently based in Tangerang, Banten and works at a private university where she finds her passion in education and development.