Gayatri has a distinguished career in marine conservation for over 30 years. Holding an MSc in Conservation Biology from the University of Kent, UK, with a thesis focused on the impact of marine tourism on coral reefs in Indonesia's Thousand Islands Marine National Park, she exhibits profound expertise. Her extensive training and work experience include roles as Indonesia Country Director for Marine Aquarium Council, Marine Policy Advisor for WWF Indonesia, and Marine Program Coordinator for WWF Indonesia. Gayatri has also contributed significantly to marine education and awareness initiatives. She founded the Yayasan LINI (Yayasan Alam Indonesia Lestari) in 2008, a Bali-based national NGO dedicated to sustainable fisheries conservation and management, emphasizing policy work, capacity-building, and research programs. Additionally, she has undertaken consultancy assignments with organizations such as Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) and the Coral Triangle Centre (CTC). Gayatri's vast knowledge and commitment to marine conservation make her a prominent figure in the field.
Prior to his role at LINI, he accumulated a wealth of experience in the banking, hotel, and restaurant sectors in Bali. Ngurah played a pivotal role in crafting and optimizing our financial and administrative systems. He now leads our financial strategy as Director of LINI, which greatly aids in the expansion and sustainability of our organization.
Before her tenure at LINI, Wiwik gained valuable experience as a trainee at PT Taspen, and Public Accounting Gunarsa. She completed her Bachelor Degree from the Accounting Faculty of Mahasaraswati University. Joining LINI in 2014, Wiwik initially played a pivotal role in reviewing financial reports, monitoring accounts and preparing financial forecasts. Today, she takes a leadership position at LINI, managing the complex area of financial and administrative concerns.
Eveline joined LINI as a volunteer in 2014 to assist with various field works, including social economic surveys for traditional fisheries in North Bali, South and South-East Sulawesi. After 4 months volunteering, Eveline Joined LINI as a staff to assist in the development of our community aquaculture initiative for marine ornamental trade, working with fishers in a Balinese fishing village. Completed a Master Degree from James Cook University Australia, currently, she is responsible for managing LINI programs. She has also consulted with various institutions and organizations, including: World Bank, UNDP, University of Sussex and PT Creative Action Tank.
Nyka's journey with LINI began as an intern at the LINI Aquaculture and Training Centre (LATC), where she dedicated nearly five months in 2017 to assist in the development and implementation of our school education program. Graduating from the Faculty of Biology at Gajah Mada University in Yogyakarta in 2017, Nyka brought her academic background to her role at LINI when she officially joined us in 2018 to oversee our training and education program at LATC. In 2021, she earned qualifications from BRIN and LSP, becoming a certified assessor capable of conducting assessments on reef fish biodiversity. Beyond her marine conservation work, Nyka's artistic flair shines as she operates her own art company named Travelart, showcasing her multifaceted talents.
Born in Banyuwangi, Andri is a highly accomplished professional who earned his Masters degree from the Udayana University in Bali. With a diverse skill set encompassing community development, reef surveys, and monitoring, Andre is a certified Dive Master through ADS. At LINI, he holds the crucial role of Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) Coordinator for the Banda Handline Yellowfin Tuna Fishery. This fishery achieved MSC full-assessment in 2020, securing the MSC eco-label certification in 2021. Andre's commitment to sustainable practices extends to his leadership in the development of LINI FIP in various field sites, where his expertise continues to make a substantial impact.
Ananta plays a pivotal role in orchestrating our social media planning and strategies. His responsibilities include extracting real-time updates and information from the field, integral to our awareness strategy. Ananta's expertise not only boosts engagement in our social media efforts but also extends to creating connections with a wider audience through our impactful webinar series. Before joining LINI, Ananta was among the thirteen exceptional freshgraduates selected for a prestigious fellowship, which led to his participation in our three-month internship program funded by David & Lucile Packard Foundation in 2022.
Adriel plays a vital role in our conservation efforts, responsible for collecting catch data and assessing environmental data on fishing grounds. He has presented reef fish population data on artificial reefs at the Asia Pacific Coral Reefs Symposium 2023. He keens to underwater photography and his photo collection showcased at Instagram @divers_blues. Adriel joined LINI as an intern in 2020 after graduating from Institut Teknologi Bandung in 2020 with a degree in Biology. During his internship, he contributed to monitoring coral reef fish and the creation of an identification guide for fish in the village of Les. Adriel officially joined LINI in 2021, bringing his passion for marine conservation and scientific expertise to our team. He earned certification as an Open Water scuba diver by POSSI and a Reef Fish Assessor by BRIN.
Nanda embarked on her LINI journey as an intern in 2021, during the period from May to September. Placed at the LINI Aquaculture and Training Centre (LATC) in Bali, her internship centered on aquaculture, focusing on the observation of clownfish larval development and assessing the effectiveness of natural feed (artemia) on clownfish production. Graduating from the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences at Universitas Brawijaya in 2021, Nanda officially joined LINI in February 2022, taking charge of the education program at LATC, where her diverse skill set and passion for marine conservation shine through her work. Nanda has honed her skills and holds a certification in Best Practices of Fish Quarantine (Cara Karantina Ikan yang Baik - CKIB) from BKIPM (Badan Karantina Ikan, Pengendalian Mutu dan Keamanan Hasil Perikanan). Prior to joining LINI, Nanda garnered professional experience in the Food and Beverage industry, where she held the position of Head of the Kitchen for two years. During her tenure, she not only demonstrated culinary expertise but also successfully boosted sales by introducing innovative menu options.
Putra is originally from Selayar, South Sulawesi. He earned his bachelor degree in Fisheries from the Faculty of Marine Science and Fisheries, Hasanuddin University. He initially joined LINI as an intern in August 2020, later becoming a full-time member in February 2021, focusing on Selayar Octopus Data Management. Prior to LINI, Putra served as an educator at SMK 3 Maritim Selayar, teaching subjects related to oceanography and fishing technology. He also actively participated in community perception studies on plastic pollution in Barugaiya village (organized by Bandung Institute of Technology) and conducted surveys on coastal community economics in Selayar (conducted by CSREM - UNAS). Putra's diverse experiences and educational background contribute significantly to LINI's mission and initiatives in marine resource conservation and management.
Sandi contributes a depth of expertise and a wide range of skills. He previously devoted more than two years of his professional experience to the national NGO YAPEKA, where he first served in the capacity of a Community Organizer before gaining expertise as a Community Development Specialist in fishing communities in Minahas Utara. He continues his work in empowering Octopus fishing communities in Banggai in 2023. He has Advanced Drone Pilot certification from Asosiasi Pilot Drone Indonesia and also General Occupational Health and Safety (K3 Umum) certification from Indonesian Ministry of Labour. He is also a trained open water scuba diver.
Taufiq, a Makassar native who majored in Fisheries at the Faculty of Marine Science and Fisheries, graduated from Hasanuddin University in 2019. His career journey has encompassed various facets of the fisheries industry, including capture, aquaculture, processing, and marketing. He joined LINI in 2023, following a diverse career path that began as a Quality Control professional at PT. Chen Woo Fishery and as a Local Heroes Project and Sourcing Specialist at PT. Aruna Jaya Nuswantara (Aruna Indonesia). Subsequently, he established a micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (UMKM) collaborating with BUMDES in South Sulawesi and West Sulawesi within the food sector. Taufiq holds certifications in BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 8 from Intertek, HACCP from the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, and ISO 22000, HACCP, and GMP from Mindo Education.
Toufan is from Ambon, Maluku, and holds a degree in Resource Management Technology of Aquatic Resources from Jakarta Fisheries School (Sekolah Tinggi Perikanan) / AUP Jakarta Polytechnic, graduating in 2007. Toufan joined LINI in 2015, bringing valuable experience from four years as a program assistant for the PNPM Mandiri KP program at the Department of Marine and Fisheries in Central Maluku, followed by six years as a technical expert at the National Conservation Area Office (Balai Kawasan Konservasi Perairan Nasional - BKKPN) in Kupang, specifically in the Banda Sea. Previously, he assisted the Fisheries Improvement Project implementation in Banda Naira for handline yellowfin tuna fishery (2015 - 2020) and Ambon for longline tuna and large pelagics fisheries ( 2020 - 2022). Currently, he is responsible for program implementation in Banda Naira and South Buru.
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