OUR GIFT MAKERS

Delivering our gifts to the earth

Our team is an incredible source of information, inspiration, and dedication to everything su-re.co (Sustainability & Resilience) Gift-maker to the Earth stands for. We’re so happy to work in something that we love so much, and invite you to learn more about us below.

DR. TAKESHI TAKAMA

CEO & Founder

Takeshi leads this innovative think-and-do tank, focused on creating a better environment and society. He oversees strategic plans and decisions to ensure projects run smoothly, helping people in developing countries and addressing environmental issues with scientific analysis. With nearly 20 years of experience as an international expert on climate change, environment, and energy, he also holds a PhD in Economic Geography from Oxford University.

RUTH APRILIA KUSUMAWATI

Office Manager

Ruth holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Universitas Gadjah Mada and a master's in development finance from the University of Manchester. With five years of experience as a banking relationship manager and a strong passion for community development, she now serves as the office manager at su-re.co.

FABIAN PERI WIROPRANOTO

Researcher

Fabian earned his BSc from the University of Twente in the Netherlands. With a background in Liberal Arts, he has expertise in both technical and social sciences, covering areas like Environmental Policy and Cognitive Neuroscience. Over the past four years, Fabian has participated in several climate change adaptation and mitigation projects, including the IKI Small Grants' Biogas Initiative, Avina Foundation's BASE, and the Global EbA Fund's EbA-enhanced Climate Field Schools.

IQBAL LISAN

Researcher

Iqbal is a certified expert in community-led adaptation for disaster and climate resilience

with a strong interdisciplinary background in climate change, environmental governance, and sustainable development. He holds a Master of Arts in Climate and Society from Columbia University where he specialized in environmental issues. With over five years of experience conducting applied research, Iqbal has developed evidence-based insights to inform inclusive climate adaptation and resilience strategies, particularly for vulnerable and marginalized populations. His portfolio includes work on child- and youth-focused climate resilience in Indonesia, coastal ecosystem management, citizen science in climate action, and disaster risk reduction for at-risk communities.

BIANCA ANGELIQUE

Engineering Officer

Bianca is a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Institut Teknologi Bandung. She is passionate about environmental sciences, sustainability, and renewable energy. She manages biogas installation projects, climate field school, and together with the Do-Engineering team optimizes su-re.co's biogas system. She hopes that she can apply her knowledge, learn a lot about the biogas system, and help farmers have better and sustainable lives.

MIKA CAHYANI

Administrative Assistant

Mika graduated with bachelor's degree in Psychology at Udayana University and brings experience in Human Resources, where she developed practical skills in people management and organizational support. At su-re.co, she contributes to operational and administrative systems, ensuring efficient internal workflows and supporting various ongoing projects. Passionate about mental health, well-being, sustainability, and community development, and committed to creating a positive impact through her actions and values.

CYNTIA WIRAYANI

Sustainability Training Officer

a Sociology graduate from Udayana University with a keen interest in exploring social structures, human interactions, and their role in advancing sustainability in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Her academic background is enriched by hands-on experience in communication and social engagement. Passionate about animal empowerment, she is also interested in its interconnectedness with human society and well-being

DITRO PARIKESIT

Forestry Officer

a forester graduated from Wageningen University with an expertise in biodiversity, ethnoecology, and GIS. As a Field Research and Engineering Officer, he contributes to agroforestry and land restoration projects also assists biogas digester installations. He is passionate about knowledge dissemination, cultural diversity, and bridging indigenous knowledge with scientific approaches to foster more inclusive conservation efforts.

HELENA PARASCATI

Administrative Assistant

Helena holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and brings practical experience in finance administration, budgeting, and operational support. With a background in managing SDG-based projects focused on sustainability and education, including collaborations with international partners, she contributes to ensuring transparent processes and smooth project implementation. Passionate about sustainability, responsible management, and community-focused initiatives, she aims to support meaningful work through reliable systems and attention to detail. Guided by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to positive change, she strives to make every contribution impactful.

LUNA SITA

Communication Officer

Luna is an International Relations graduate driven by a strong passion for environmental sustainability and community empowerment. She believes that International Relations is not only about politics and state-to-state affairs, but also about the power of people in shaping the society and environment they live in. She enjoys transforming ideas into impactful stories, combining strategic communication with creative content creation to engage diverse audiences, especially through social media.

BAYU WIRABUMI

Waste Management Officer

Bayu holds a Master of Agriculture from Yamagata University, specializing in practical waste management applications for communities, schools, universities, companies, and government institutions. With over two years of experience, he has led teams in designing and implementing circular economy programs that reduce waste and unlock resource value. His work strongly emphasizes community engagement, facilitating behavior change, building local capacity, and ensuring that waste solutions are accessible and sustainable for all stakeholders.

NAAFI LATHIFAH

Researcher

Naafi holds an MSc in Management of Technology from TU Delft, the Netherlands. She has a strong interest in socio-technical systems, particularly in the context of sustainable innovation and transitions. Her master’s thesis reflects this focus, applying the Technology Innovation System (TIS) framework to the solar PV value chain and regional economic communities. She brings this socio-technical perspective into site-level analysis to inform scaling strategies and support transitions at the regulatory and policy levels.

AKANE HATA

Japan Country Producer Intern

Akane is a 4th year student at Hiroshima University, studying quality improvement of low-grade coffee at Hiroshima University. Her academic journey has been enriched by studying marketing and business at Griffith University. She's keen on contributing to sustainable business in Indonesia adapting and expanding her knowledge and experience.

SITI NURLAILA INDRIANI

Flexible Part-time Researcher

Indri has a Master's degree in Sustainable Energy from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Physics Engineering from Gadjah Mada University. She has had experience in renewable energy projects in remote areas and is now working on Indonesia's case study for the LANDMARC project, a 4-year project funded by the European Commission, and supporting proposal and report writing and other research, engineering, and educational projects.

TRI ATMAJA

Flexible Part-time Researcher

Atma possesses a Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo, specializing in urban engineering, with a primary focus on innovative applications of GeoAI for coastal flood risk assessment. His research also delved into the vital role of mangroves in coastal protection. With a strong passion for research, Atma is deeply intrigued by topics such as the ramifications of climate change, strategies for disaster risk reduction, adaptive and mitigative measures, nature-based solutions, and bolstering urban resilience. He boasts a repertoire of publications and hands-on involvement in various domestic and global projects. At su-re.co, he serves as a part-time researcher, leveraging his expertise in the field.

NISITA RAMADHANI

Part-time Researcher

Sisi graduated with a bachelor's degree in International Relations from Universitas Airlangga. She began her career in the energy transition field, driven by an interest in supporting global decarbonization and policy transformation. Recognizing the deep interconnections within today’s complex systems, she continues to explore research at the intersection of gender, well-being, community development, energy transition, and ecological-based adaptation. She believes that expanding and deepening collective knowledge, empowering communities, and honoring nature are key to creating more meaningful and sustainable livelihoods.

YUDIANDRA YUWONO

Part-time Researcher

Yudiandra received his Bachelor's degree on environmental engineering from Bandung Institute of Technology, worked as engineer and joined su-re.co in 2018, Yudiandra participated in several projects during his tenure such as the GreenWin-TRANSrisk project alongside external engagements with other institutions (i.e SEI, UNESCAP, UNDP, etc.). He continued his education on Imperial College London in Ecosystem and Environmental Changes MRes and following that worked with GIZ and ASEAN Center for Energy as climate, energy, and system expert. Now back in su-re.co as part-time collaborator as Yudiandra trusts su-re.co's vision is valuable in addressing global challenges by strengthening the role of local value in cocreating solutions.