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Cahya Wulandari

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Hi, I'm Wulan! I'm an Education Project Manager at Canva, where I lead the operational process of Indonesia education templates production to help teachers and students learn better. I also work as an independent curriculum design consultant, developing inclusive courses for students from all socio-economic backgrounds.

Before this, I was a Content Manager at GovTech Edu, where I worked with the Indonesian Ministry of Education with digital transformation in schools. After completing my master’s degree, I took a career break of over four years to be fully present for my daughter before returning to the workforce. I understand how difficult it can be to navigate changes in personal and professional life, so I co-founded the School of Essential Minds and Actions (SEMA). At SEMA, we design and provide early to mid-career professionals with tools and frameworks to understand themselves better and respond to changes more effectively. I've got experience working with government bodies and national and international organizations, always bringing a strong understanding of the local context.

I'm passionate about improving education and would love to collaborate or help you with your projects!

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Quality

Education & Expericence

My Education

Master of Science (MSc), Psychology of education

University of Bristol | 2016 - 2017

Grade : Distinction
Dissertation entitled: An Exploratory Research on Academic and Social Integration Experiences of Papuan Studying in University in Java (received distinction award)

Introductory Certificate, Arabic as Foreign Language

Al Maktoum College of Higher Education | 2016 - 2017

Grade: SCQF (Scotish Credit and Qualifications Framkework) Level 6
Activities and societies: appointed student representatives

Bachelor's degree, Social Psychology

Universitas Gadjah Mada | 2006 - 2011

Grade: Merit
Activities and societies:
1. Peace Generation Yogyakarta (Person in charge for programmes)
2. Psikomedia (Ketua Umum/ Chairman)

High School, Art/Art Studies, General

St. Patrick's College, Mackay, Australia | 2004 - 2005

Grade: Non-degree
Awarded a scholarship to attend a one-year programme Student Exchange by AFS Intercultural Learning Foundation

My Expericence

Project Manager

Canva | Feb 2014 - present

Overseeing the operational proccess of Indonesia bespoke template production to enhance student and teacher's teaching and learning quality

Content Manager

GovTech Edu | May 2023 - Jan 2024

- Led a team to develop and implement a strategy, resulting in over 980 educational toolkits, thereby improving resources for teachers.
- Managed product development used by 2+ million Indonesian teachers as well as design a national-scale training program, positively involved over 500 teachers in collaboration with Indonesia's Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology.
- Enhanced teaching methods and engagement, meeting national educational standards through effective partnership with the Indonesia MoECRT

User Training and Development Manager

GovTech Edu | Apr 2022 - May 2023

- Design standard content for learning assessment in Platform Merdeka Mengajar owned by the Ministry of Education, used by 1.4 million teachers
- Design and implement national level training for assessment contributors

Program Manager of Program Sekolah Penggerak

Article 33 Indonesia | Feb 2021 - Apr 2022

Developing Sekolah Penggerak training and implementation strategy for 10,000 schools across Indonesia impacting 400,000 teachers

Program Manager

Gagasin.co | Gagas Inspirasi Nusantara, PT | Mar 2020 - Feb 2021

- Lead programme team members and oversee the end-to-end school-based project in 27 schools locates in 3 districts in Indonesia, with operating budget USD 85,000. Train and coach 90 school teachers and principals within 3 months duration to help them increase their performance during distance learning by 85%.
- Lead programme team members to innovate the project design as the response for covid-19 pandemic. This project aims to increase kader Posyandu’s capacity to deliver healthcare services in 6 districts across Indonesia with projection budget est USD 90,000.
- Initiate a collaboration project for teacher’s capacity building in teaching during pandemic, impacting 150 teachers and 20,000+ students across Indonesia.

Senior Facilitator

Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) Indonesia and the Philippines | Jul 2013 - 2016

- Coordinating training team to design syllabus and develop outreach material to promote inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction
- In total trained 3,300 teachers and students, 400+ government officials, 4,320 villagers and members of Disabled People Organizations in Manila-Philippines. Yogyakarta, Ciamis, Kendari, Mentawai, Jakarta, and Lombok.

Speakers and Training

List of Client:

1. Center of Indigenous and Cultural Psychology (Topic: Research about minority group students in higher education)

2. KarirLab (Topic: Public speaking, Receiving and Giving Feedback)

3. ChildFund Indonesia (Topic: Literacy)

4. Young South-East Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI): topic “Work in Community Development Area”

5. Fakultas Ekonomika dan Bisnis Universitas Gadjah Mada (Topic: Communication)

6. Fakultas Hukum Universitas Islam Indonesia (Topic: Leadership) Guest Lecture

Guest Lecturer

International and regular Class in Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Gadjah Mada (topic related with prosocial behaviour, empathy-based leadership, psychological intervention and integrative psychology)

Consulting

Talenesia (developing a new course covering topic of administrative business development as well as develop Talenesia’s internal team training project)

Gallery

My Portfolio

I believe that it is never too late to keep learning. I pursued a master’s degree in educational psychology after working for five years and starting a family. Although I had doubts at first, I was able to get through it thanks to the support and help of many people.

I enjoy traveling and documenting it through photographs

Oral presentation of my research in the International Conference of Management and Social Studies, Osaka-Japan

Student Workshop on Racism and Patriotism, University of Greifswald, Germany.

Presenting my research in the student conference held by University of Bath, United Kingdom

Guest Speaker at Center of Indigenous and Cultural Psychology UGM, presenting my research on minority student integration in higher education setting

I have known Wulan since 2017 where she was invited as a speaker delivering community development practices in the Youth ASEAN Actioner’s Workshop. Her presentation was greatly engaging since she was able to combine practical examples of her work with the theoritical aspect of the topic. Ever since 2017 I have often asked for her advice regarding scholarship preparation or work in general and she has always been generous in sparing her time and giving helpful feedback for me.

Imam Kurniawan

Special Staff to the Minister at Ministry of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia

I had the privilege of working with Wulan at the Directorate of Teachers and Teaching Personnel, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. She is a talented project management leader who can bring her skills and talent to affect positive changes in the projects. She is always committed to doing her work calmly but firm. She is able to create and maintain connections with not only fellow co-workers but also related counterparts. As a fellow advisor and project management leader, she is always truthful in giving advice and considerate in giving constructive feedback. Her strong dedication and full support towards the team's effort are evident. It was a pleasure to be able to work with Wulan

Anddy Steven

Senior Manager of Learning & Teaching at Monash Indonesia

I am lucky to have worked with Cahya Wulandari at Canva. She is an amazing leader and project manager who has consistently demonstrated strong leadership qualities by showing responsibility and enthusiasm in her work. She creates a positive and encouraging environment for her team and effectively manages project schedules. Cahya Wulandari also always recognizes and appreciates the team's accomplishments. Whenever anyone on the team encounters project challenges, she is always there to provide support and guidance through thoughtful discussion that leads to excellent decisions. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with her. Based on my experience working with her, I believe that Cahya Wulandari is one of the best candidates for leadership and project management roles.

Nurhayati

Educational Content Reviewer at Canva

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