The CTC Team are the heart of the organization. These are the people at the frontline of our work 24/7. Their dedication and commitment is what makes all of our work possible.
RILI DJOHANI
Executive Director
Rili has worked for over 25 years to improve the management and financial sustainability of marine protected areas and reduce the use of unsustainable fishing practices in Southeast Asia. She is the co-founder and executive director of the Coral Triangle Center (CTC), a learning center of excellence on coastal and marine resources management based in Bali established in 2010.
HESTI WIDODO
Senior Program Manager
Hesti is CTC’s Program Manager and oversees CTC’s programs (Training and Learning; Learning Sites and Learning Networks) into one integrated portfolio. She develops the CTC curricula and ensures that CTC’s training modules to meet the needs for capacity development in the field of marine and coastal management. The work covers monitoring and evaluating capacity development activities and regular assessments of potential needs for new course development. Hesti has worked in the field of Marine Outreach and Environmental Education for more than 12 years. Her background includes marine science, social marketing, and environmental social science. Hesti is involved in developing a socio-economic monitoring standard focusing on the way local communities perceive the establishment and management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
MARTHEN WELLY
Marine Conservation Advisor
Marthen is CTC's Marine Conservation Advisor and focuses on three key areas: government relations at the regional level, national and provincial levels; MPA policy, regulations and outreach. He also has a technical role at the Center for Marine Conservation with two key components: training and outreach with dive and boat operators, and promoting and implementing sustainable marine tourism activities in MPAs.
Marthen was the Field Learning Sites Manager since 2011, managing all learning site activities. This includes all Nusa Penida MPA management support and on-site training activities, as well as the design, development and management planning support to the emerging Banda Islands MPA network and potential Atauro learning site development in Timor Leste.
Training and Learning
I NYOMAN SUARDANA
GIS & Knowledge Management Specialist
Nyoman began his career as database administrator in the private sector. His expertise in Microsoft Excel, Geographic Information System (GIS), database and system development and his love of nature led him to expand his career to coastal and marine resource management in 2010 with The Nature Conservancy – Indonesia Marine Program. In 2011 he was promoted to Conservation Database Specialist.
SILVIANITA TIMOTIUS
Training Manager
Silvianita brings extensive professional experience in community-based ecotourism, coastal ecosystem management, coral reef ecology and monitoring, and environmental policy. Before joining CTC, Silvianita was Deputy Director at the Terangi Foundation where she spent 13 years in various positions such as Director and Policy Program Manager. She is also a member of the Indonesian
DENNY BOY MOCHRAN
Training Specialist
Boy has more than 17 years of experiences as professional facilitator for environmental awareness, organizational and skill development through the use of participatory and adult learning approaches. He has expertise in facilitating participatory community-based planning, community-based information system, strategic planning and training of trainers/ facilitation on marine and small islands conservation
AULIA GUSTAL PRIANDINA
Training Administration Officer
Aulia joined CTC in June 2019 as a Training Administration Officer. She holds a Marine Science Bachelor Degree from the University of Padjadjaran. Before joining CTC, Aulia worked on a Marine Spatial Planning Project (RZWP3K) with the Marine and Fisheries District office of West Java. When she was a university student, she was actively involved in PARIMANTA, as a nature enthusiast and scientific explorer organization
WIENDA JUSTITIA ARDIYANI
Fisheries Training Specialist
Wienda joined in CTC in 2021 as a Fisheries Training Specialist where she is responsible for developing sustainable fisheries training activities such developing a training plan, writing training modules, and other supporting materials. Wienda holds a Bachelor's Degree from IPB University majoring in Fisheries Resource Utilization. During her undegraduate studies, she took the role as an assistant in several subjects and was also active in the diving club that later enabled her to participate in the Zooxanthellae Expeditions in Paloh, West Kalimantan, and Sabu Raijua, East Nusa Tenggara. Before continuing her studies, she joined TNC's internship program for
NADIA QUROTHA
Virtual Training Officer
Nadia holds a degree in Educational Technology from the State University of Jakarta. She joined CTC as a Virtual Training Officer in 2020 to help strengthen and develop our online training portfolio. Before joining CTC, Nadia was a Talent Acquisition Specialist in an HR Consultancy company where she analyzed online training modules and helped create learning objectives for teachers’ competency assessment. She also trained at the Center for Teacher and Education Personnel Development and Empowerment (PPPPTK)
Learning Sites
WIRA SANJAYA
Project Leader | Nusa Penida
Jaya has experience in monitoring destructive fishing sites in Bali. He started as a participant of the underwater ecological surveys done in Bali and learned underwater monitoring techniques in 2001. He joined Yayasan Bahtera Nusantara as a member of the Monitoring team supporting the “Biological Impact on Bali Beach Rehabilitation Project”, in Nusa Dua and Sanur. Jaya conducted coral reef ecosystem monitoring
PURWANTO
MPA Learning Site Manager
Purwanto is highly experienced in working with multi-stakeholder to develop Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Indonesia and a specialist in designing and implementing marine biological monitoring programs to look coral reef communities and the impacts of human use, reef resilience to climate change, MPAs surveillance system and marine conservation strategies. Purwanto has diverse skills in multi-objective MPA design
EVI IHSAN
Marine Conservation Training Specialist
Evi holds a Bachelor Degree from Marine Science Faculty of Diponegoro University in Semarang. His field experience includes conducting Manta Rays research, fish ecological assessments, fish observer and data analysis, and biophysics monitoring in Teluk Cendrawasih National Park.
Evi is a certified scientific diver, fish ID observer and coral ID observer. He will be based in Ambon, Maluku Province to support MPA programs
KASMAN
Lease Islands MPA Coordinator
Holding a bachelor’s degree in marine science from the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences of Hasanuddin University Makassar, South Sulawesi, Kasman is a certified open water diver with several research experiences. Prior joining CTC on February 10, 2019, as Marine Protected Area (MPA) Field Officer, Kasman was involved in the fish ecology assessment in Spermonde Islands, South Sulawesi, the community social
SUKRON ALFI RINTIANTOTO
Banda MPA Coordinator
Originally from Banyuwangi, East Java, Alfi joined CTC on February 10, 2019, as Marine Protected Area (MPA) Field Officer. Alfi is currently in charge for the USAID SEA Project marine conservation program in Buano Islands, West Seram, Maluku. He holds a bachelor’s degree in marine science from the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences of Dipenogoro University Semarang, Central Java. He also a certified diver with open water license.
LA ODE JUNAIDIN
Banda MPA Officer
Ode supports the Banda MPA. He is based in Banda, reporting to theBanda MPA Coordinator. He has a fisheries education background from the STP (College of Fisheries) Hatta-Syahrir in Banda Naira, Maluku, and is originally from Walang Village on Banda Besar Island. He was previously affiliated with the College of Fisheries as Head of the Cultivation Laboratory and Lecturer at the STP Hatta-Sjahrir Banda Naira.
Communications
I PUTU ARYASUKMA WIDYA YOGA PUTRA
Program Communications Officer
Yoga has been working in the communication field for almost 10 years. He started his career as a journalist at KOMPAS for four years before deciding to focus more on humanitarian work at international non-governmental organizations, handling various issues from disaster risk reduction to public health management. He joined CTC in November 2016 as Field Communication Officer for the USAID SEA Project based in Ambon. Yoga led the "Pejuang Laut" (Champions of the SEA) program that supported marine conservation in Maluku and North Maluku
LEILANI GALLARDO
Regional Communications and CTI Program Coordinator
Leilani is a communications and project coordination specialist with nine years experience in leading outreach, capacity building, and network development for regional development projects in the Asia-Pacific region. She has worked on critical environmental issues such as marine resource management, sustainable fisheries, climate change
I MADE CAHYA NARAYANA
Junior Communications Officer
As a person who sees himself sharing a passion for sustainability, Nara has always been interested in environmental and marine conservation. He graduated from Udayana University Bali in 2020, majoring in Tourism and Travel Industry with expertise in Tourism and Sustainability Studies. As CTC’s Junior Communication Officer, he is responsible for CTC’s multimedia communication products both for internal and
Finance & Administration
I NENGAH WINIARTA
Finance & Administation Manager
Nengah has experience in Finance, Accounting and Human Resources fields since 2000, working with financial management systems, preparing financial reports and controlling budgets against actual expenses for every project. He brings to CTC his expertise in administration, finance, and managing the organization’s HR. Following his graduation from the Faculty of Economics majoring in Accountancy at Udayana
HERRIWATI
Executive Admin & Human Resources Assistant
Wati is the executive assistance to CTC Executive Director and she also supports the formalities and Human Resources functions of CTC - assisting Finance, Admin and HR Managment. She comes with 20+ years of admin and HR experience in the private sector, most recently at Sentosa Resorts Bali (PT. Carlton Crest Bali) as Executive Personal Assistant to the General Manager and the Resort Manager. Wati started her career
DEWA AYU PUTU TREANIKA
Finance and Admin Officer
Prior to joining CTC, Ika was an employee at PT Bank Mandiri, Bali, after her graduation with a bachelor’s of accounting from the Faculty of Economics of Udayana University. She has skills in various accounting software and at CTC she is in charge of Accounts Payable, treasury and banking transactions, as well as maintenance of General Ledger transactions. She also assists with tax calculations, as well as keeping track of various
URSULA VIRGINIA TUHUTERU
Project Admin Assistant
Ula joined CTC on 1 April 2017. Before joining CTC, Ula worked for PT Tifa Manise Tour and Travel and Yayasan Amaone in Ambon as Admin Officer from April 2014 to March 2017. She also worked for Mercy Corps Ambon from October 2001 to November 2013 as Administrator Officer. Ula is responsible for managing all financial, accounting and administration functions for the project ensuring that USAID financial policies are properly
I PUTU EKA DARMAWAN
Senior Accountant
Eka joined the CTC in November 2015. He graduated from the faculty of Economics from the Mahasaraswati Denpasar University. His career started in August 2010 as a tax officer at an accounting and tax consultation firm, CV. Prima Astha Konsultama. In July 2011, he moved to work at PT. Blue Water Safaris as junior accounting staff, handling taxation matters. Until recently, he worked for PT. Spa Alliance and PT. Glo
SAGUNG AYU MARDANI VALIA PUTRI
Junior Accountant
Sagung finished her diploma in Politeknik Negeri Bali, a year later she continued her studies and get her bachelor's degree from Economics Faculty of Universitas Mahasaraswati. While finishing her studies, Sagung started her career as a junior accountant at Seed Resort. In 2017, she worked for manufacturing company called PT Kapit Mas as junior accountant. Before joining CTC in May 2019, she was an employee at RSUD Bali Mandara as finance staff.
NI PUTU LIA PRATIWI
Junior Accountant
Lia joined CTC on 28 March 2018, before joining CTC, Lia worked for PT Dewata Motor (Authorized Honda Car Dealers) as sales administration. She has a strong accounting background since graduate from vocational high school majoring in Accounting from SMK Negeri 2 Denpasar and get her bachelor degree from Economic Faculty of Mahasaraswati University. As Junior Accountant, she is in charge of daily
YUAR DWI UTAMI
HR Coordinator
Yuar is the Human Resource Coordinator of CTC. Before joining CTC, Yuar worked at PT Tripper Nature Bali, from 2014 until December 2019 in human resources development, responsible for recruitment, employee benefits and employee relations. During her employment at PT Tripper, she attended various trainings;
PUTU NICHO NOPRIADI
IT Management Specialist
Putu graduated from Udayana University, Bali majoring in Electrical Engineer in February 2014. Putu is responsible for day to day IT operations at CTC, to lead the system needs assessment, conceptualization and development of CTC’s integrated information system, support the data migration and integration process into MIS and CTC’s website, develop manual guideline
Center for Marine Conservation
ELIZABETH PRAWITASARI
Event & Outreach Manager
Icha brings a decade of experience in travel, office management and administration, event organizing, sales and marketing. She has worked for Cathay Pacific, Ansett, and Thai airways, as well as for The Nature Conservancy and L-Instyle Boutique Travel Service Bali. She is known for her strong communications, public relations, and customer service skills. Icha has also worked in coaching and developing staff (monitoring staff quality and
HERNI FRILIA HASTUTIE
Business Development Specialist
Herni graduated from the English Literature Department of Brawijaya University in Malang. She has extensive experience working for various NGOs since 2007, in some instances building them from the ground-up. She has worked with PPLH Seloliman-East Java, PPLH Bali, among others. Her last post was as the Education Program Manager for Bottle for Botol where she worked with private sector partners in Bali, Lembongan, Australia
NI MADE PRASIWI BESTARI
Sales & Marketing Officer
Siwi joined CTC in February 2019 as a sales and marketing staff. Siwi is in charge to assist the center in developing cross promotions and promotional campaigns including digital and social media marketing. She also assists in keeping track of accounts and maintain good relations with partner including performing regular sales call. Siwi obtained her undergraduate degree in International Relations,
NI MADE RIKA SUKMAPUTRI
Facilitator
Rika graduated from Gadjah Mada University majoring in Forestry in February 2019. During her studies, she did many activities related to environmental issues. One that introduced her to marine ecosystems was part of a student community service in Suak Gual Village, Belitung Regency in Kepulauan Bangka-Belitung Province. This village has dense mangrove forests and beautiful coral reefs that inspired her. She was there for 2 months.
Operations
RONALD REYN LUMENTA
Facility Coordinator
Ronny has been in the Hospitality Industry for over 12 years in Bandung, Bali and Belitung. His last position is the Hotel Manager for the newly established Arnava Mutiara Hotel, Bangka Belitung. Previously, he had held various managerial positions in several Bali hotels and accommodations.
He graduated from the Tourism Education & Training of Bali Province (BPLP Bali) in 1984, majoring in Hotel Management.
DIAN KRISTYAWATI
Receptionist
Dian supports Office & Outreach Manager in the CTC office with all event and logistical functions. She assists travel and operational logistics as well as overall office operations and maintenance. Dian brings a spectrum of administration knowledge and secretarial skills to the organization. Her prior experience includes working as a Quality Control Officer for a foreign investment shoe company in East Java (PT. Ecco Indonesia), secretary to
