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.

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.

With his background in environmental sciences, Haryanto is working to support the climate journey of many companies throughout the world. Apart from that, he loves exploring new foods wherever he goes!

An academics, a wordsmith, a deep thinker, willing to influence others to reach their highest potential and break their own limiting beliefs. Bachelor's degree from Universitas Gadjah Mada and Master of Arts (M.A) from University of Leeds, both in Communication studies.

I am a master student in Economics and Communication at Sapienza University. I worked as copywriter before I came to Italy.

Annisa Dinulislam is working remotely as news contributor for an aquaculture magazine in Indonesia and a full time worker in social care in Scotland, UK. She’s a Master student from Institute of Aquaculture at the University of Stirling, Scotland, UK and she’s got her Bachelor of Fisheries Science from IPB University - she has been contributing hundreds of Fisheries and Sciences articles for several media.

An engineering management graduate who pursues a career in the academic field. Likes to write and travel during his free time.

Stephanie is a scientist who works with drugs, cell cultures, mice, chromosomes and viruses. Even though her life revolves around science, she enjoys playing games, traveling, singing and taking pictures in her spare time.

Nefertiti is finishing her graduate studies at East Carolina University while also doing a remote internship at a Canadian lifestyle magazine. She loves learning about different cultures and in her free time she likes trying out new recipes.

Della is an undergrad at Duke University studying Computer Science and Economics. I'll be working in finance in NYC after graduation.

She loves exploring new places.

A long life learner. A happy wife with two lovely kids.

After completing his studies in Japan, Spain and Italy, Jovano is settling down in the Netherlands for his research on insect as alternative protein source. He enjoys cooking and exploring cuisines from around the world.

I graduated in major Chemistry & Energy, these two areas have been intensively filling my mind recently. Love to travel and taste any culinary foods.

Gilang Diesty graduated from Padjadjaran University with a Bachelor's of Engineering in Geological Studies and currently he working at Bandung as a Geologist in the petroleum industry. This year is his second year at IM and still on the Mentorship Team to manage people struggling for study abroad, this makes him believe that one day he can be like them.

Dessy completed her Master of Education from Monash University, Australia in 2021, with the LPDP scholarship. She is currently working for a state owned enterprise in Indonesia. In her free time, Dessy enjoys reading and writing.

Meivira is a medical doctor graduated in 2018. She is currently studying Global Health at UCL, London.

A cat lover who graduated from International Relations major in Universitas Udayana.

A Chevening alumnus who is currently part of a team that thrives to promote quality education in Indonesia. Nove is actively engaged in projects that bridge the gap between current situations and future plans that revolve around education.

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 third year at the Indonesia Mengglobal.

A 25 years old girl who likes talking but also could be a good listener. Currently learning about self-love because nothing should be prioritized more than our own self, right?

Fellya Zumarnis is a Marcomm Specialist at Kedaireka.id, a platform built under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. She is concerned with educational, environmental, and self-development issues and has a demonstrated history of working in the civic and social organization industry namely the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, and the National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN).

Abiyyu is a highly motivated fresh graduate student who is currently a mining professional and has future aspirations to help Indonesia energy development through the sustainable technical and management schemes. He also loved to have volunteering activities and a passion for community service, that collaborating with others is quite fun!

Daffa is an accounting & finance student, who is currently working as an entry-level budgeter in Jakarta, Indonesia. His passion for storytelling, economy, and educational issues lead him to dip his toes in government institutions and NGOs.

I am a kindergarten teacher, what's your superpower?

Agnes is an island girl making her way through the concrete jungle as a law and human rights development policy analyst by day and an aspiring storyteller through words and visuals by night.

Brian is an engineer in Oil & Gas Industry. Football & MLBB Player.

Nabila is a full-time Master's chaser, part-time anime watcher.

A dream without action is just sleep, action without strategy is a nightmare. After graduating from Chemical Engineering, Clarissa is currently working as Asst. QA Manager at FMCG Multinational Company. Allocating her time to be part of Indonesia Mengglobal, has been the best decision to live to the fullest.

Work as a videographer and will pursue a master’s in Film Production. I see life 16:9.

Mory is a Digital Marketer with a bachelor's degree in Communication Science from Universitas Indonesia. Besides traveling, she also enjoys joining social and educational communities as she believes that it can contribute to a more meaningful and purposeful life.

I graduated from Muséum national d'histoire naturelle (MNHN), France with major in Archeology. Specializing in prehistoric research. On this moment I focus to apply my knowledge's that I got from France and Spain to develop and publicize Indonesian culture so that it can be better known on the international

Ameylia Ayu, known as Amey, is a big fan of Ariana Grande.

An educational activist who has an educational foundation. Enthusiastic in teaching, participating in organizations and social activities in the field of education.

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.

Munissa is part of the Social Media Management Team in a multi-national advertising agency in Jakarta. She cooks, watches movies, reads books, and teaches in her free time.

After completing her degree as Bachelor of Communication, now she is enjoying her role to work in Digital Marketing and Communication field. She loves reading and reviewing books—especially about philosophical things. "Everyone has their own philosophy towards universe, that's why perspective comes different," she said.

Lala completed her bachelor’s degree from Universitas Airlangga. Currently, she is working at a private bank in Jakarta.

I studied at Udayana University. I am Interested in learning more about Art, Creative, Technology (Data & AI), and Public Speaking. Active as a volunteer in several organizations and the local community in Bali.

Lia studied at 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.

Passionate about Communications since high school, Tika has been working as PR consultant for more than four years, experienced in corporate communications strategy, media relations, and issue and crisis handling. Aside from her job, she enjoys mentoring and teaching about PR and Communications in some educational platform.

Reden is a business professional who is currently pursuing MBA degree in the US

Rio is a software engineering manager who's currently residing in Milwaukee working at a marketing agency. This will be his 5th year volunteering at Indonesia Mengglobal.

I currently work as a data analyst in an e-groceries startup in Jakarta. In my spare time, I also work part-time as a data trainer/mentor and really love to explore new places or travel!

Jestina works in Finance for a private company in Jakarta. Aside from her typical days, she is interested in self-development and social economics and enjoys reading books while listening to music.

A student of life who loves to write and enjoys deep talk a lot.