Biography
Dita is a seasoned environmental and sustainability consultant with over 12 years of experience. Her deep-rooted passion for environmental conservation was cultivated early on, growing up in Lampung where her father’s expertise in urban planning exposed her to the complexities of natural resource management. A skilled communicator with a proven track record of delivering impactful results, her career trajectory is marked by a consistent focus on driving positive environmental impact including through digital activism. Her passion for nature, humanity, and environmental stewardship enhances Kiroyan Partners’ capacity to deliver exceptional results.
Background:
Dita began her professional journey in 2008 as a Communication Officer at WWF-Indonesia, under the Global Forest and Trade Network program that focuses on driving improvements on sustainable timber-based products, not only in Indonesia, but around the world. In her role, she worked with global brands like IKEA, Walmart, and Faber-Castell and obtained invaluable insights into sustainable business practices.
Following her tenure at WWF, Dita successfully transitioned into independent consulting, collaborating with esteemed organizations such as UNDP-Indonesia, PEMSEA (Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia), Knowledge Sector Initiative, and EUPOP (European Union Policy and Outreach Partnership). Her latest portfolio was working for an Indonesian research-based think tank that focuses on climate change and decarbonization.
Dita holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from the University of Indonesia and a Master’s degree in Marketing Communication from LSPR Communication and Business Institute. Her thesis focus was environmental journalists’ role within gatekeeping process in social media era. While pursuing her master’s degree, she also wrote a research paper about understanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) in ASEAN.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Majoring Mass Communication, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia (2007)
Master’s Degree in Marketing Communication (International Program), LSPR Communication and Business Institute, Jakarta (2019)
other team members
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Margareth Olivia
Senior Consultant & Media AnalystA founding team member of Kiroyan Partners, Margareth Olivia brings more than 15 years of consulting experience in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs. Known for her leadership in complex, multi-sector projects, she also brings cultural fluency and visual storytelling skills to deliver communications that are both strategic and impactful.
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Muhammad Abqori Gunawan
ConsultantAbqori gained extensive experience working with multiple organizations across diverse sectors. His impressive track record in research opportunities showcases his expertise in various fields. Notably, as a co-founder of a start-up, Abqori displayed exceptional leadership skills and successfully managed partnerships.
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Beringin Kusuma
Public Affair SpecialistGrowing up in Bali and Jakarta but spending his high school years in Yogyakarta, Beringin has been exposed to different cultures since an early age. He was raised in a multicultural, multiethnic and multireligious family with a strong belief that diversity is a strength that should be embraced.
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Muhammad Fajar Fadhillah
Communication SpecialistFajar is a seasoned media professional with a passion for crafting compelling stories across various platforms both traditional and digital media. Fajar is passionate about storytelling and enjoys sharing his knowledge by giving learning sessions about mobile journalism.