Biography
Okky has almost 10 years of experience as a journalist before entering the consulting world. She has a strong network in the media community. As someone who is multi-talented, coupled with her extensive background and social network, Okky is a strong addition to the Kiroyan Partners team.
Experience
Okky started her career as a reporter and producer on a local TV in Makassar before moving to Jakarta. In the 4th year of her career as a national TV reporter, she received a scholarship to hone her journalistic skills at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. Armed with academic insight into the new landscape and digitalization of media, Okky returned from Scotland with a new role as a digital producer and had many opportunities to interact with content development teams from YouTube, Instagram, Google, etc., in Jakarta.
In 2018, Okky passed the selection to become a trainer for the collaboration program between Google APAC, AJI, and Internews: Google News Initiative. This program actively provides online news verification training targeting journalists and students throughout Indonesia. Okky is also an active trainer in programs for journalists and students in several cities in Indonesia.
To date, Okky is still actively maintaining her relationship with journalists through various works related to media engagement and several activities related to events and the journalist community.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Faculty of Law, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Master’s degree in Media Management, University of Glasgow, Scotland.
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other team members
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Verlyana Virgousa Hitipeuw
CEO & Principal ConsultantVerlyana Hitipeuw has experience in strategic planning, project management, and communications – an experience she started building while studying at the University of Indonesia.
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Adi Abidin
Public Policy & Stakeholder Management SpecialistAdi is well-versed in public policy and stakeholder management discourse due to his avid interest in public policy and politics. He has vast experience in conducting qualitative studies and stakeholder mapping and analysis for private and non-profit sectors.
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Karl Gading Sayudha
Project AssistantBorn in Pontianak, Karl spent most of his childhood in Jambi. With a great passion for security and political affairs, he especially has a keen interest in developing strong analytical skills to contribute to the country’s future development. Joining Kiroyan Partners in mid-2023 as Project Assistant, Karl embarks on a great journey to expand his knowledge of public affairs. As a new member of Kiroyan Partners’ consulting team, his enthusiasm and support contribute greatly to delivering the best services to clients
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Masayu Yulien Vinanda
Director & Principal ConsultantWith her vast experience working in media industry and development sector, Masayu Vinanda (Nanda) has always been passionate about enhancing the strategic role of communication and media to promote development and social change. Her expertise is centred around strategic communication, knowledge management, social and behaviour change communication.