Team

As an award-winning student at Murdoch University, majoring in Asian Studies and History, she is on track to complete her Honours on adat ethnography in North Bali, and her PhD on Sports Identity, Politics, and Diplomacy. As an Australian of Indonesian heritage, Anastasia is a passionate advocate of Australia-Indonesia relations, especially within the nexus of youth, cultural exchange and sports diplomacy. Most recently, she has worked with Murdoch University for HASS and Asian Languages reinvigoration, finished her role at the Asian Engagement team in Invest and Trade WA, elected as AIYA National President, and has been awarded the 2025 New Colombo Plan Scholarship for Indonesia. Anastasia’s holistic, professional, volunteer, and advocacy experience contributes to her ongoing championing for Australia-Indonesia bilateral relations.

Desrina is a public health practitioner currently employed at DAI, an international development organisation. She is working on the Fleming Fund project to tackle antimicrobial resistance in Indonesia by strengthening of the multisectoral One Health AMR, AMU and AMC surveillance and strengthening of the AMR, AMU and AMC surveillance in humans, animal and aquaculture health.

Desrina received her Master of Public Health (MPH) with majors in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the University of Melbourne in 2017. She developed a fondness for Australia while studying in Melbourne and has since become interested in the Australia-Indonesia space. Desrina is passionate about public health, infectious diseases, and a One Health approach. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and watching television series or movies.

Thresia is an MBA candidate in Business Analytics with experience in procurement and the retail industry. She is passionate about sustainable product development and strategic consulting. Through CAUSINDY, she hopes to contribute to stronger Australia–Indonesia relations with a sustainability-driven perspective.

Kirby is currently a Political Second Secretary at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta. Kirby has consistently worked on the Australia-Indonesia bilateral relationship during her employment at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. In addition, she has an interest in education and people-to-people links, drawing on her significant experience working for the Department of Education, Skills and Employment and managing international scholarship programs and student cohorts at Swinburne University and at the ANU – including for flagship programs such as Australia Awards and the New Colombo Plan.

Kirby has a long affiliation with Indonesia having studied Bahasa Indonesia since secondary school. She was an active volunteer with the Australia-Indonesia Youth Association for many years and has previously completed internships in Jakarta at both the Australian Embassy and the United Nations Information Centre. Kirby also completed a semester of study at Universitas Gadjah Mada in 2015 as part of the ACICIS Flexible Language Immersion Program, supported by a Victorian Government Hamer Scholarship.

Andaleeb has a professional background in marketing, communications, partnerships and policy and is currently Advocacy and Communications Coordinator at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (International Business and Management) and Master’s degrees in Marketing and International Relations from The Australian National University.

Andaleeb has a strong interest in the Australia-Indonesia bilateral relationship. In addition to his role at CAUSINDY, he has been Partnerships Coordinator for the National Australia Indonesia Language Awards (NAILA) since 2023. He has previously held a variety of roles with the Australia Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA), including Director of Partnerships and Memberships.

Callum Trainor is a Melbourne-based medical student with a global background in healthcare, research, and cross-cultural engagement. A graduate of Stanford University with further training at Sorbonne University and Institut Pasteur in Paris, he has worked and studied across Australia, France, Germany, the United States and Indonesia in roles spanning infectious disease research, critical care, and community health.

Callum has been selected to complete a further clinical training at Universitas Gadjah Mada in Yogyakarta. Passionate about fostering collaboration between Australia and Indonesia, Callum brings a multidisciplinary perspective and international experience to his role as Program Manager for CAUSINDY 2025.

Samhan

Programs Officer

Samhan is an Industry PhD student at UNSW and Ausgrid, which includes working three days a week at Ausgrid’s Sydney office. He previously worked as a Solar Engineer at AGL. Samhan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from ITB and a Master’s degree in Solar Energy Engineering from UNSW, both with the highest GPA in his batch. He completed his first internship in South Korea and participated in a student exchange in Japan. Professionally, he holds PMP and CFP certifications and has passed CFA Level 1.

 He has been invited as a speaker and moderator to events such as COP Renewable Energy, Mata Garuda Talks, and Raditya Dika YouTube channel, featuring other speakers including the KESDM EBTKE Director General, Pertamina NRE Director, and PLN Senior EVP. In his free time, Samhan creates educational content on solar energy for a broad audience via his Instagram @solarin.id, using simple, non-technical language. He also enjoys volunteering; he went to remote Papua (2019) and rural Fiji (2023) to install solar systems. He is now a proud member of Squadindy!

Yumna has a bachelor’s degree in political science, majoring in international affairs from Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, and is currently working as a researcher focusing on developing, evaluating, and executing social programs. In 2022-2023, she served as AIYA Yogyakarta’s vice president and an Indonesian representative for the 2023 MIKTA Young Leaders Camp in South Korea, where she began to explore her interest in Indonesia-Australia transnational relations, especially through digital advocacy networks and people-to-people relations.

 Hammad, a Bachelor of Laws/International Relations student at La Trobe University, is currently living and studying in Yogyakarta, as part of his 2021 New Colombo Plan Scholarship journey. His fascination with Indonesia was ignited after taking an elective course early in his degree, leading him to pursue a Diploma of Languages (Indonesian). Hammad is now undertaking the ACICIS International Relations Program at Gadjah Mada University and honing his Indonesian language skills at Wisma Bahasa.

Passionate about photography and editing, Hammad secured a Social Media Ambassador role with ACICIS, where he captures and shares Indonesia’s dynamic culture and landscapes. On his Instagram, he regularly posts about life in Indonesia using his trusty Ricoh GR IIIx, creating a vivid catalogue of his time there. His ongoing experience in Indonesia is deepening his appreciation for the Australia-Indonesia bilateral relationship and the warmth and hospitality of Indonesians.

Hammad is committed to using his NCP journey to inspire fellow Australians to explore Indonesian language study throughout formal schooling, university and beyond, playing his part in reversing the decline of Indonesian language enrolment in Australia. In his spare time, he enjoys indulging in audiobooks, hitting the gym, journaling, photography and savouring seafood (especially salt and pepper calamari). With so many arcs in Hammad’s Indonesian odyssey yet to unfold, join him to see whether the lure of seafood nasi goreng will prevent him from coming back to Australia for good!

Dwiki is an Operations Specialist at a Melbourne-based research institute, where he is passionate about building systems that empower people and foster cross-cultural collaboration. His work in the Australia–Indonesia space includes serving as Head of Travel and Logistics for the 2024/2025 Australia–Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP) and facilitating intercultural learning as a certified AFS Global Competence Certificate Qualified Facilitator. A Civil Engineering graduate from Sam Ratulangi University, he brings strong analytical expertise and a commitment to youth empowerment to his role as Delegates Officer at CAUSINDY. In his free time, Dwiki enjoys collecting postcards, diving into maps and geography trivia, and unwinding with episodes of Modern Family.

Galuh Matahariputri

Delegates Officer Staff

Galuh is a design graduate from ITB as well as an alumni of AIYEP in Canberra and IISMA in Adelaide who’s passionate in strengthening Indonesia-Australia relations. You can spot her from a mile away by her bright pink hair

Ade Damayanti is an Empowerment Leader, podcast producer, and the Co-Founder and Partnership Development Manager of Make Space. She has been advancing sustainability through impactful initiatives in rural Indonesia. Over the past nine years, her work has focused on key areas of the Sustainable Development Goals, including Quality Education (SDG 4), Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7), Climate Action (SDG 13), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17). She has also mentored and trained over 400 young people in leadership and development. She was invited to speak at several events about the SDGs and youth empowerment. One highlight was being a panelist in the ISO Annual Meeting Programme 2022, hosted by the UAE Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). In 2024, Damay won the United People Global (UPG) Hurricane Island Campaign as the Asia-Pacific representative, enriching her expertise and strengthening her connections with global leaders on Hurricane Island, USA. Currently, she is concentrating on building a documentary film featuring global sustainability leaders.

Monde Yuni Maharani

Logistics Officer

Monde Yuni Maharani  is passionate about connecting people and ideas, currently working as Senior Assistant at ERIA’s School of Government, coordinating high-level events and supporting strategic initiatives on ASEAN cooperation and blue economy sustainability. Previous roles at ERIA include Senior Research Assistant in healthcare and Assistant to the Director of Policy Relation, contributing to international projects, hybrid events, and publication logistics. Experienced in managing cross-cultural partnerships and navigating complex administrative processes, with a track record of delivering under pressure and adapting to fast-paced environments. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, vendor coordination, and multilingual communication, with a commitment to fostering inclusive development and stronger regional collaboration.

Maya is currently working as a legal graduate at the federal Attorney-General’s department in Canberra. Since beginning Indonesian studies in Year 8 of high school, she has developed a deep passion for helping improve the Australia-Indonesia relationship, particularly through soft power means. Maya is a previous New Colombo Plan Scholarship recipient and spent 14 months living in Yogyakarta, undertaking study and internship work. She has also been an active committee member of the Australia Indonesia Youth Association for the past 3 years.

Oki is an experienced professional in international affairs and program management, with a focus on youth engagement and exchange initiatives. Previously, he worked for over six years with the U.S. Peace Corps Indonesia, including a detail assignment in Portland, Oregon, as a recruiter. In 2015, he participated in Australia’s Work and Holiday Visa Program, spending a year in Sydney to deepen his intercultural understanding. Oki earned a bachelor’s degree in international relations from Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

He’s a development practitioner who cares deeply about inclusive growth, education, and digital transformation. Right now, he’s with Australia Awards in Indonesia, helping lead a new Australian Government scholarship program. Through this role, he’s seen how much can be achieved when Australia and Indonesia work together—and how much more is possible in the future. With experience in both international programs and grassroots initiatives, he loves turning big global opportunities into real impact for local communities.

Natasha is a digital communications enthusiast with years of experience working for multinational companies, government bodies, and international non-profit organizations.

She provides creative and effective visual solutions for various communication projects, ensuring policies, programs, and initiatives are accurately communicated to the public. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Global Media Communications in the University of Melbourne.

Sabrina is a final-year student at Murdoch University, studying Animal Health and Conservation Wildlife Biology. She has been active in youth organisations promoting Indonesian culture and partnerships in Australia; and has also volunteered with conservation NGOs in Indonesia, supporting wildlife and habitat protection. Sabrina is passionate about building cross-cultural connections and raising awareness of environmental issues between Indonesia and Australia 

Years of experience working in the creative industry and corporate settings have shaped Nisa to be a copywriter with the drive to foster strategic communication. She possesses the enthusiasm to pour her creativity into content, ensuring the message is crafted effectively in a pleasing manner. All in all, Nisa is currently a full-time master’s student studying Global Media Communication at the University of Melbourne, where she continues her passion for communication and learning.

Alfa Jan Seran is a master’s student in Ecosystem Management and Conservation at the University of Melbourne. He has extensive experience in project management, community engagement, and youth leadership, particularly in bridging grassroots perspectives with policy discussions.

Alfa is passionate about environmental governance, collaboration, and sustainability. He is committed to strengthening Australia–Indonesia partnerships through dialogue, innovation, and shared action.

Helmy is a renewable energy enthusiast that loves photography and technology. He is a CAUSINDY 2024 Alumni and recently graduated his Master degree in Renewable and Sustainable Energy from Murdoch University. 
He is now a teaching staff in Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Papua. He is a pure-bred forester that has deep understanding in wood technology and researching wood biomass as electricity source. He was also the general secretary of MUISA for the period of 2023-2024.

Hi I’m Putri — an Indonesian Legal Counsel who freaks over words and rules. With SQUADINDY, I’m ready to contribute and collaborate to strengthen bilateral relationships between Indonesia and Australia. I’m excited to bring legal insight, cultural connection, and positive energy to the team.