Head of Programme

As Head of Programme, Mahmudi supports the Executive Director in designing, managing and implementing the Foundation's initiatives.

Prior to working at the ASEAN Foundation, he served as a Project Officer and Technical Specialist for the United Nations Development Programme Indonesia, managing the South-South and Triangular Cooperation, Access to Justice, Democracy, and Sustainable Development Goals programmes accross Indonesia.

Also, he spent seven years working as programme staff at Leonard Cheshire Disability in its national office in Indonesia and its regional office in Bangkok. There he was tasked with managing and implementing disability and development programme in Indonesia and other Southeast Asia countries, such as Malaysia and the Philippines.

Mahmudi comes from Aceh, Indonesia, which is a place that was severely affected by the tsunami in 2004. He holds a Bachelor degree in Education from the Islamic University of Indonesia in Banda Aceh and a Master's degree in International Development Studies from Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, and he studied ASEAN Public Sector Leadership at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, in 2018

Head of Communications

With 10 years of experience as Communications Professional under his belt, Anthoni excels at Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Media Relations and Community Development. By applying a touch of project management to his work, he ensures that every communication objective is achieved optimally with minimal fuss.

Having worked in both private and non-private sectors, he has developed a wide range of skills that allow him to tackle any type of challenges and be fearless at working in a new working environment. He also loves coming up with new ideas that can give more oomph to his communication approach. 

Head of Operations

Ninik Rahayu was appointed as the Head of Operations of the ASEAN Foundation in February 2020. Prior to joining the organisation in 2018, Ninik has worked for different types of organisations. They were Save the Children Federation Inc. (known as Save the Children USA), Research Triangle Institute, Wildlife Conservation Society and HIV Corporation Programme in Indonesia. Aside from behind-the-desk work, Ninik had international field experiences. She was assigned to Save the Children USA Head Quarter in 2007 to assist year-end audit during tsunami emergency response, to Haiti in 2010 during earthquake emergency, to Ethiopia and Bangladesh in 2012 during the transition from Save the Children USA to Save the Children International.

Ninik graduated from Universitas Negeri Surakarta (UNS) with a Bachelor’s degree from Economics Faculty majoring in Economic Development. With 14 years of experience, Ninik has good knowledge in finance, accounting, grants, budget and good skills to operate several accounting softwares (Sun System integrated with GMS, SAP Business One, QuickBooks and Agresso). Ninik is also experienced in managing funding from various donors such as USAID, US Federal Agency (Department of Labor), European Union, AUSAID, other international organisations and profit companies.

Project Manager for ASEAN Foundation-SAP Joint Initiatives

IIan has numerous experience managing education-related projects with international development organisations, higher education institutions, schools and the private sector.

Prior to joining the ASEAN Foundation, he coordinated a three-year USAID-funded project focusing on improving capacity of STEM teachers at high school levels in Indonesia in collaboration with Intel Indonesia.

At Putera Sampoerna Foundation (Sampoerna University), he managed research and community development programmes for students and lecturers. He also had the opportunity to join UNESCO Jakarta in supporting the Capacity Development for Education for All in Timor-Leste and worked with Junior Achievement, a non-profit organisation based in the US, overseeing youth development and entrepreneurship skills improvement programmes. He also served as an English instructor at the University of Indonesia for a few years.

Ilan has a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Linguistics from the University of Indonesia and completed his Master’s degree in Education from the University of Groningen, Netherlands.

Executive Support & Administrative Officer

Prior to joining the ASEAN Foundation, Ratieh worked as Executive Trade Fairs at the German-Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry for 10 years, representing trade fairs organisers in Germany such as Koelnmesse and Messe Muenchen. There, she was tasked to promote trade fairs in Germany among Indonesian companies. Before that, worked as Finance and Administration Officer at PT. Bela Utama, a forwarder company, for 3 years.

Ratieh had a Bachelor's degree in Economic Management from Universitas Nasional.

Project Coordinator for ASEAN Seeds for the Future

Ayu's journey began in the media industry, where she honed communication skills as an editor assistant and reporter. Transitioning to the ASEAN Foundation as a Digital Communications Coordinator expanded her expertise in communications, managing digital promotions and media relations. Inspired by project management, she managed initiatives like the ASEAN Seeds for the Future and ASEAN Youth Social Journalism Contest. Today, as a Programme Officer, she oversees diverse projects, including the AI TEACH for ASEAN initiative, driven by a commitment to excellence and impactful contributions.

In-house Designer

As an In-house Designer, Adam serves to incorporate functionality and aesthetics in developing impactful communication materials needed for ASEAN Foundation’s programmes. He believes that working with passion and inline values can be his fuels to meet his utmost potentials. He strives for excellence in communicating and inspiring people through visuals and design values that he comes up with. 

Prior to this, he worked as a Creative Designer at International Global Network, an international youth development platform, which enabled him to discover new perspectives on creative communications that are accepted by the international community.

Finance & Accounting Officer

HR & Alumni Officer

Programme Support Officer

Accomplished in programme management, Aulia possesses extensive skills and experience across different sectors. With progressive exposure to national, international, and multicultural work environments in both Governmental and Private Sectors, she designs and executes successful plans along with task management to achieve the project goals and enhance partnerships.

Aulia joins ASEAN Foundation with her passion for contributing to enhancing the lives of the community along with her believes to do something useful in order to help her surroundings. She believes ASEAN Foundation could be her milestone to finally being able to do what she is passionate about.

Compliance & Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

With a decade of expertise in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, community engagement, and research spanning Indonesia, ASEAN, and the Asia Pacific, Eci channels her passion into empowering communities and driving positive social change. Proficient in fostering collaboration, offering technical guidance, and ensuring compliance, she showcases leadership through impactful community projects, legal document drafting, and research publication on marginalised groups. Skilled at connecting with diverse stakeholders, from vulnerable communities to policymakers, she has spearheaded advocacy initiatives and presented research on an international stage.

External Relation & Communications Officer

Project Coordinator for eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN

A communications and project management specialist by profession, Alvin considers himself a digital storyteller by practice, and an avid explorer of how these elements combined with multifaceted backgrounds—in international law, human rights, and global politics—can contribute to a positive impact.

With over three years of experience in undertaking multidimensional roles in various sectors, including implementing youth empowerment programs across Southeast Asia, he designs relevant communications and campaign strategies for non-profits, carrying out international legal research and handbook development.

Business Development Officer

During her college years, Marwah was actively involved in multiple organisations committed to contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Her inclination towards project management for social impact led her to take part in the Asia-Pacific Youth Exchange which aims to enhance her knowledge of project management.

Aligned with her passion, she also served as the Director of Programme and Project Department at Indonesian Future Leaders Chapter Malang, a youth-led initiative focusing on the SDGs. Furthermore, She Co-Founded and led the Programme and Event Department at Girl Up Brawijaya, a university-based Initiative focusing on women empowerment.

In her final year of college, she entered the ASEAN Foundation as an intern. Realising the impact ASEAN Foundation brings to many lives in the region, she challenged herself to start her career as the Programme Support Consultant before she graduated from college. She believes that small contributions have the power to spread far beyond a single act.

Digital Communications Coordinator 

Project Coordinator for ASEAN Social Enterprise Development Programme

Project Officer for ASEAN Digital Literacy Programme

Communications Officer for ASEAN Digital Literacy Programme