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A bunch of dedicated researchers, practicioners, and environmental enthusiasts.

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Danisha Lee

Research Analyst

Experienced as a research assistant and environmental, focusing on air quality, climate resilience, and WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene). Research interests include greenhouse gases, climate change, and their correlation with sanitation to support environmental sustainability.

Akna Mumtaz Ilmi

Research Associate

Specializing in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), focusing in sanitation systems and groundwater microbial contamination linked to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). His expertise includes conducting field studies and applying advanced analytical techniques such as DNA extraction and sequencing with the ONT MinION kit to trace sources of microbial contamination in water bodies. His ongoing research aims to provide actionable insights into the intersection of public health, sanitation, and environmental sustainability.

Dinda Fauzani

Researcher Principle

Environmental engineer and project manager experienced in climate change mitigation, emission management, and sustainable development. Her strategic leadership roles also serves as Assistant Deputy for Emission Management in Energy and Mineral Resources for the Association of Carbon Emission Experts Indonesia (ACEXI) and working with Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs in the Indonesia Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Secretariat.

Karina Rizky Aulia

Accounting and Tax Officer

Among her experiences, she is skilled in implementing projects, identifying potential risks, optimizing financial management by integrating digital technologies, and conducting feasibility studies related to greenhouse gases. Her interest in technology and finance drives her to contribute to optimizing research development with efficiency and effectiveness.

Carissa Eukairin

Research Associate / Business Development

Dedicated to advancing waste management systems by integrating technical solutions with social and economic strategies. Contributed to projects including co-designing TPS 3R systems, promoted IoT solutions for Black Soldier Fly (BSF) environments and conducted a feasibility study on waste collection points in Tangerang and founding Waste Wisdom ID, Carissa is building a platform to inspire young environmental professionals to explore waste management through systemic, solutions-oriented approaches.

Rioneli Ghaudenson

Sr. Research Lead / Business Development

Specializing in water sanitation, hygiene, and climate resilience. His previous work includes participating in a project in collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney and the University of Bristol to assess the current community-managed rural water supply system climate resilience in Indonesia. Recent research focuses on the water quality implications and monitoring of intermittent water supply in community-managed rural water supply, emphasising on the proliferation of antimicrobial resistance.

Adelia Tsaltsani Bilqis

Research Associate

Special interest in processing waste into energy. The latest research is related to the processing of organic waste into biogas applying the Anaerobic Digestion technology. The continoum of this research has been implemented at the Al Hikam Islamic Boarding School, Depok.

Yudith Vega Paramitadevi

Sr. Research Lead / Advisor

Lecturer with 15 years of experience in environmental studies. Expertise encompasses crafting impactful lecture content, mentoring aspiring scholars, and conducting rigorous research in environmental impact assessment. Committed to enhancing educational outcomes and advancing environmental knowledge through innovative teaching methodologies and research initiatives. List of works: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9141-7762

Immanuela Karina

Research Assistant

Specialization includes water and waste water engineering, advanced water and wastewater treatment technology, as well as microbial emerging contaminants. Currently involved in the Generasi Cerdas Lingkungan project, an education program on water resilience for children of elementary school.

Berlin My Anggelita

Finance Division Head

Responsible for managing financial reporting and implementing cost management initiatives to drive operational efficiency. Professional with diverse expertise in finance, research, and community engagement. Junior Researcher at DSM Lab, where she analyzes large datasets to investigate customer satisfaction at Surabaya’s major train stations. Using Convergence of Iterated Correlations (CONCOR) analysis, she provides actionable insights to improve public service quality. .

Murni Amalia R

Marketing Division Head

Communicating activities of the organization. Initially working on the environment in the mining industry, now branched out to marketing and content making through various fields. Also experienced in fields such as travel, media, art, fashion retail, and everything on the side.

Anni Yusnida Siregar

General Affairs & Project Administration

Responsible for the vital role as a support system for the foundation's activities. In addition to handling administration, Anni also supports the organization’s socialization efforts to foster stronger teamwork. A graduate in accounting with a focus on taxation, Anni currently assists with administration as well as finance.

Umi Lestari Damayanti

Human Resources Division Head

A seasoned HR professional with over 24 years of experience in HR operations, specializing in recruitment, compensation & benefits, and HR administration. Her career has been shaped by roles in formal financial institutions. She is passionate about building effective teams, streamlining HR processes, and supporting organizations through practical, people-focused solutions.

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