Dini is a Dayak researcher and community engagement specialist with over 15 years of experience in tropical forests, climate resilience, agriculture, mining, and community development across Indonesia.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science from the University of Palangka Raya. As an Australia Awards Scholarship recipient, she completed her Master’s degree at the University of Melbourne with interdisciplinary training in human geography, global health, and international development. Having lived in Papua New Guinea and studied in Australia, India, Vietnam, and Laos, she grounds her work in diverse cultural and environmental contexts.

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She is passionate about advocating for community and environmental health, drawing on her background in global health, women’s health, health promotion and disability inclusion. Her work centres on connecting Indigenous and local knowledge with global approaches to create inclusive, place-based solutions.

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As a neurodivergent creative, Dini is committed to building a space where art, culture, research and community can mingle. Through Huma Inay Space and the WEWC, she is committed to foster genuine collaboration, storytelling, healing, and community-driven sustainability and grassroots advocacy.

Noviyanti Nugraheni is a conservation practitioner with over 15 years of experience in protected area management, community development, and environmental research. As a Forestry Extension Officer at Sebangau National Park, she leads research, hydrology monitoring, and collaborations with government, NGOs, and international partners.

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She holds a Master of International Forestry from the University of British Columbia and has contributed to national and global conservation initiatives, including RAMSAR, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and international leadership programs. Beyond her technical work, Noviyanti is the founder of Sebangau for Kids, a grassroots literacy initiative supporting rural children's education.

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A gifted artist, illustrator, and award-winning conservation communicator, she also facilitates "forest bathing" sessions to support mental health and well-being. This approach will become part of the WEWC’s efforts to advocate for holistic wellbeing, healing, and connection with nature.

Agrina is a Dayak environmental practitioner with strong experience in community facilitation, forest rehabilitation, and sustainable livelihood development in Central Kalimantan. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Forestry and a master’s degree in Environment from the University of Palangka Raya. With a Master’s focus on ethnobotany, she brings deep knowledge of local plants, traditional uses, community-based ecological practices and storytelling. 

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She has worked with BOSF, USAID Lestari, and BNF on restoration programs, environmental education, and social forestry training. Most recently, she served as a research assistant to Dini, conducting in-depth ethnographic fieldwork in area of ecosystem restoration project, engaging with communities along the Katingan River.

Her ethnobotanical expertise and community engagement experience will be embedded into Huma Inay Space and WEWC programs, supporting culturally rooted learning, herbal and Dayak food knowledge, and nature-based wellbeing programs.

Indah is a Dayak conservationist and PhD researcher specialising in ecoacoustics, habitat fragmentation, and wildlife communities in Borneo’s tropical forest landscapes. She is currently undertaking a PhD in Forestry through a joint program between Universitas Gadjah Mada (Indonesia) and Utrecht University (Netherlands), after completing her Master’s in Conservation and Biodiversity at the University of Exeter as a Chevening Scholar.

With nearly a decade of experience across conservation organisations, Indah has coordinated international collaborations, led biodiversity and bioacoustics research, and managed community development initiatives throughout Borneo. Her previous roles include Bioacoustics Coordinator at Muhammadiyah University, Palangka Raya, and Research & Development Manager at Borneo Nature Foundation, where she oversaw field programs, strengthened multi-stakeholder partnerships, and advanced acoustic monitoring efforts.

As a proudly neurodivergent scientist, Indah brings unique perspectives, creativity, and sensitivity to sound, ecology, and community engagement. She aims to apply her knowledge and experience to develop sustainability programs for WEWC and to integrate bioacoustics into health and wellbeing activities that connect people more deeply with nature.

She combines rigorous scientific work with a deep love for the outdoors. Beyond her research, she spends her time hiking, travelling, and practicing wildlife photography—remaining closely connected to the forests and species she studies.

Yaya, Dayak–Bataknese psychologist and lecturer at Palangka Raya University with extensive experience in psychological assessment, education, and public service in Central Kalimantan. She holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from Gadjah Mada University and a Bachelor’s degree from Sanata Dharma University.

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Since 2012, she has been a lecturer at Universitas Palangka Raya and currently serves as Head of the Department of Sports Science and Basic Education (2024–2028). She is also a psychologist and evaluator at the University’s Assessment Centre and Head of Public Relations at HIMPSI Central Kalimantan.

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Yaya is a Psychology Interviewer for LPDP scholarship selections and has long supported POLDA Kalteng’s police recruitment examinations. She has presented research at ACSS 2024 and ACE 2022 in Japan and serves as an IOPScience reviewer. She is frequently invited as a speaker and trainer for government and community institutions and has served as a psychology expert in the Audit of Stunting Cases in Kapuas District.

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Drawing from her academic and professional expertise, Yaya will lead the Women’s Podcast at Huma Inay Space and the creative team together with local DJs to advocate for mental health through immersive soundscape experiences and music.

Anggie is a Papuan legal practitioner and community health advocate with over 15 years of experience working across Papua, West Papua, and Central Kalimantan. With a background in law and nursing, she has supported diverse communities through legal assistance, public health outreach, and capacity-building programs funded by both local and international organisations, including UNICEF. 

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Her expertise includes HIV & AIDS prevention, reproductive health education, gender equality, disaster response, indigenous rights advocacy, and community legal empowerment. Anna has trained hundreds of community leaders, educators, religious groups, and youth through workshops, facilitation programs, and paralegal training.

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She currently serves as a member of the Dewan Pimpinan Cabang (DPC) – Indonesian Advocates Association (PERADI) Palangkaraya and coordinates the Legal and Political Affairs Division of the Provincial Women’s Empowerment Service Network in Central Kalimantan. Known for her dedication and compassion, Anna continues to champion the rights and wellbeing of vulnerable groups—women, children, Indigenous communities, and survivors of violence—through legal assistance, advocacy, and public service.

Peby is a public health practitioner with a Bachelor of Public Health (S.K.M) from Universitas Respati Yogyakarta and over three years of experience working with PT Rimba Makmur Utama (PT RMU) on community health and village empowerment across 38 villages in Central Kalimantan. Her work includes strengthening Posyandu services, leading health trainings, facilitating floating health posts, conducting screenings, and delivering education on nutrition and non-communicable diseases.

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With a strong foundation in community engagement and women’s wellbeing programs, Peby hopes to grow her leadership through the WEWC, contributing her skills in public health, facilitation, and grassroots empowerment to help create a safe and supportive space for women.

Nadia is a young woman from Kampung Melayu, Mendawai, Katingan, currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Management at Universitas Muhammadiyah through the Central Kalimantan Governor’s Scholarship. She has previously worked at PT RMU and has experience as a research assistant and assistant chef. She is also active in Mapala, the student environmental organisation.

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Nadia loves cooking—especially Dayak cuisine—and her skills were recognised during the Gastro Nusa x Maja Tambi Dayak food exploration event, where she assisted chefs from Jakarta and Malang in preparing dishes for a fine-dining menu. Through Huma Inay Space x WEWC, she hopes to gain broader experience, meet new people, and earn an income to support her family in the village. She also hopes to contribute to developing the Huma Inay Kitchen by preparing unique Dayak cuisines for events and activities.

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Nadia aims to build her potential through mentoring, confidence-building, and new opportunities, with the dream of becoming a role model for young people in her community.

Britney, a Dayak–Bataknese civil engineering graduate specialising in Water Resources Engineering, has strong experience in drafting, mapping, and data analysis. She has contributed to technical specification reports, cost estimates (RAB), and a range of infrastructure planning projects.

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Her technical expertise covers ArcGIS, Global Mapper, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, EPANET, and data analysis. Elizabeth has worked on drainage planning, swamp irrigation design (DED Daerah Irigasi Rawa), road and bridge condition surveys, lake database development, breakwater planning, site plans, and contour mapping.

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She currently works as a Mapping Specialist at a civil engineering company. Her previous experience includes data analysis roles focused on traffic volume studies, road damage assessment, and survey reporting.

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Beyond her engineering work, Elizabeth has been actively involved with Huma Inay Space since its early days and contributed to the local Dayak food project with Gastro Nusa x Maja Tambi. She loves cooking, baking, and engaging with children.

Rena is a Dayak health professional with experience in aged care, disability support, and midwifery. She holds a Diploma in Midwifery (Sari Mulia, Indonesia), a Diploma of Health Science (ECU), and Certificate III qualifications in Individual Support (Ageing) and Disability/Mental Health Support.

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She has worked in aged-care and disability settings in Australia, providing person-centred support, dementia care, behavioural de-escalation, and emotional assistance. Her midwifery experience includes a 420-hour clinical placement focused on antenatal assessments, community health surveys, and maternal care.

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Rena brings strong skills in communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, and evidence-based practice. She is trained in First Aid, Manual Handling, and CPR, with additional training in palliative and dementia care. Known for her patience and professionalism, she also holds a National Police Certificate and a Department of Health screening clearance in Australia.

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Through WEWC, Rena supports communication and international networking while contributing her experience to the development of women’s health, mental health, and wellbeing initiatives.

Yanti Krismonita is a Dayak administration and finance professional with strong organizational and communication skills, experienced in supporting conservation and community-based programs. She holds a Bachelor of Fishery Product Technology from Palangka Raya University and is fluent in five local Dayak languages, bringing valuable cultural and linguistic depth to her work.

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She excels in document management, information coordination, and maintaining efficient workflows. Yanti worked with the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation – Mawas Program (2024–2025) as an Admin Staff and Field Assistant, facilitating community engagement and collaborating with government agencies, NGOs, and local communities. Previously, she served as Administration and Finance Staff at a contractor company (2020–2023), where she managed document archiving, budget monitoring, financial reporting, and data analysis.

Dr. Maher is an economic anthropologist, studying the organisation and governance of carbon finance and markets, exploring questions of power, regulation, and community impact through political-economic and anthropological lenses. Her research uses ethnographic and mixed-methods approaches to understand how climate and sustainability policies operate in practice.

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She is an Assistant Professor at Copenhagen Business School and a Lecturer in Sustainability at the University of Auckland. Before entering academia, she advised an environmental NGO and spent over a decade working in global agribusiness. She is also an Affiliate at Motu Economic and Public Policy Research, the Circular Economy Beacon, and the Centre for Climate, Biodiversity, and Society at the University of Auckland.

Frederika is a social worker, community development specialist, and permaculture advocate with over 20 years of experience across Australia, Indonesia, and international development. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Charles Sturt University, a Permaculture Design Certificate, and a Diploma of Interior Design.

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She is the Founder of Kedai Itah Café, a permaculture-inspired social enterprise in Central Kalimantan that supports local families through a food-to-table model and closed-loop eco-enterprise. Frederika has worked with Australian Volunteers International and Yayasan Permakultur Kalimantan (YPK), leading communications, program development, and global partnerships that strengthen sustainable livelihoods and advance the SDGs.

Her earlier career includes senior roles at the Southern Ethnic Advisory & Advocacy Council in Australia, where she led multicultural youth programs and secured federal funding. Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia, she is also an artist skilled in painting, crafts, eco-products, and angklung performance.

Through Huma Inay Space x WEWC, Frederika hopes to share her experience in social enterprise development and contribute to women’s health initiatives.

Suharti Rokyat is an emerging arts manager with experience in artist residency management and gallery operations. She currently manages Rokhyat’s artworks, a Dayak Artist, at Eko Yes Art Gallery in Palangka Raya.

With a background in performing arts, including theatre and music with Mujar Sangkerta, and as an active TikTok content creator, Suharti brings creativity and communication skills into her work.

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Through Huma Inay Space, Suharti hopes to build stronger collaborations with local artists, develop community-based art exhibitions, and invite women artists to create and showcase work together with the Women Empowering Women Collective.

Rokhyat is a contemporary Dayak Borneo artist whose work explores symbolism, spiritualism, and cultural justice. He graduated from the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, majoring in Fine Arts with a focus on Graphic Arts.

He has held six solo exhibitions and participated in three group exhibitions, including Hutan Romantis at Eko Yes Gallery in Palangka Raya (16 November – 31 December 2025). Rokhyat is also an active curator, known for his reflective and community-rooted approach to art.

Through Huma Inay Space, he hopes to create an alternative platform for art exhibitions, fostering collaborations with national and international artists. He envisions Huma Inay as a space for learning, sharing, and creative networking. As a mentor to the Huma Inay creative team and the Women Empowering Women Collective, he hopes to support more women artists in coming together to explore, express, and strengthen their artistic voices.

Lookie is an avid runner, DJ, and barista with a background in hospitality. Professionally, he works as both a barista and a DJ—two roles that allow him to express his passion for craft, rhythm, and community. He began DJing in the early 2000s and has steadily built his skills and presence within the local music scene.

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Today, Lookie is a resident DJ at a café in Palangka Raya, where he entertains audiences with his distinctive musical style. He has also performed at Huma Inay Space and hopes to help cultivate an alternative creative environment where local artists can connect, explore, and express their artistry, while building networks with musicians locally and globally.

As a dedicated runner, Lookie is also active in promoting mental health awareness and encouraging healthy physical activity in Palangka Raya.

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Mike is a Dayak–British DJ, photographer, and drone operator with a background in mining and currently works at the University of Palangka Raya.

As a DJ, he has carved out his own space in deep, progressive, and melodic house–trance, known for crafting immersive, emotionally driven soundscapes. His sets weave warm low-end grooves, atmospheric textures, and uplifting melodies—turning each performance into an intimate yet expansive journey.

Rooted in storytelling through sound, Mike focuses on emotion, connection, and sonic exploration while staying true to his melodic core. After performing at Huma Inay Space, he joins the creative team to develop immersive soundscape and Dayak music experiences, helping create unique events for mental wellness and storytelling initiatives.

Through Huma Inay Space x WEWC, Mike hopes local creatives gain greater recognition, visibility, and opportunities to explore, express, and collaborate with both local and global artists.

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