PATRON

TIM HARTNOLL
BAWAH RESERVE OWNER / ANAMBAS FOUNDATION PATRON

TIM HARTNOLL

Curiosity had brought him to a group of islands called the Anambas, whose remoteness made them a hidden gem even though the location is quite close to Singapore, where he has been residing for the last few decades. On a sailing trip, he stopped by at Bawah Island and what he saw made his …Read more

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IR. NURAIDA MOKHSEN, PHD
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

IR. NURAIDA MOKHSEN, PHD

Born in Natuna Regency, Ida Mokhsen is a Senior Policy Analyst who has worked in several government institutions and international organizations. She holds a Master’s Degree from Duke University in the United States and a PhD from Australian National University in Australia.
RIZAL MALIK
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

RIZAL MALIK

Rizal Malik has more than 30 years of professional experience in Indonesia, with extensive leadership roles in promoting and implementing democracy, good governance, and sustainable development initiatives. He held leadership and advisory positions at numerous international organizations and …Read more

DEVINA MARISKOVA
HEAD OF FOUNDATION

DEVINA MARISKOVA

Devina oversees Anambas Foundation’s initiatives, which focus on forest and sea conservation, as well as community development. With an extensive background in education and international development, her passion for sustainability drives her to work closely with communities, …Read more
DIAN ARTHEN
COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER

DIAN ARTHEN

Prior to joining the Anambas Foundation, Dian worked as a lifestyle journalist for two different English-language publications in Indonesia. She is passionate about gender equality and is currently trying to practice an eco-friendlier lifestyle. Besides managing all the communications and …Read more
ANDI MAULANA
ADMIN & FINANCE OFFICER

ANDI MAULANA

Andi studied hospitality and tourism for his diploma and worked in the hospitality industry before joining the Anambas Foundation in 2022. He is in charge of finances, negotiating contracts, and the procurement and distribution of materials, equipment, machinery and supplies for the team on the …Read more
VANDRIANA ARTIWI
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OFFICER

VANDRIANA ARTIWI

Vandriana completed her undergraduate degree at the Islamic University of Riau in 2020 where she studied Petroleum Engineering. While in college she did an internship at PT. Pertamina RU II Sei Pakning. This is her first full-time job after graduation.
ALVINO DWIE PUTRA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER

ALVINO DWIE PUTRA

Alvino studied Architectural Engineering for his undergraduate studies at Gunadarma University in Jakarta. He previously worked as a Junior Architect and an Interior Designer in Bandung and Jakarta before he returned to Riau Islands. He now lives in Tarempa, Anambas where he did freelance …Read more
RAHMAT HIDAYAT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR

RAHMAT HIDAYAT

Rahmat Hidayat studied food technology for his Bachelor’s Degree, and worked in community assistance for an agricultural programme in Anambas Islands. In 2018, he took part in developing the Foundation’s Organic Farming programme in Telaga. In 2022, he officially joined the …Read more
MUHAMMAD HENDRI
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FACILITATOR

MUHAMMAD HENDRI

Muhammad Hendri previously worked as a truck driver for 20 years. He was first introduced to the Anamabas Foundation through Dayat, and joined our family as Candi Village Facilitator. Through the IWM programme, his goal is a cleaner Palamatak, where the community is both aware of …Read more
NADIANA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR

NADIANA

Nadiana aims to improve her community service efforts through the IWM programme, and thereby help to keep Kiabu Village clean. In her spare time, she grows organic vegetables at home.
MUHAMMAD RAZALI
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FACILITATOR

MUHAMMAD RAZALI

Muhammad Razali studied education for his Bachelor’s Degree. As part of the Kiabu community, he wants to bring positive changes to the village, in particular making the community more aware of waste.
HUSNI
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FACILITATOR

HUSNI

Husni grew up and studied in a remote village until he left to study Information Technology in Tanjung Pinang. He joined the Anambas Foundation in 2018 as a village facilitator in Telaga Village. He’s responsible for monitoring the implementation of Organic Farming, Women’s Empowerment and …Read more
GAYATRI
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FACILITATOR

GAYATRI

Gayatri studied mechanical engineering at Sriwijaya State Polytechnic in Palembang. After graduation, she worked in Jakarta and Matak before joining the Foundation as a facilitator in charge of overseeing the waste management programme and activities at Langir village.
MUHAMMAD HABIBI
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FACILITATOR

MUHAMMAD HABIBI

Habibi grew up in Kuala Maras. After graduating from high school, he worked at Bawah Reserve for three years. It was there that he learned about the Anambas Foundation, and in 2023 he joined the team as the facilitator in charge of overseeing the Community Development programmes at Kuala Maras. …Read more
NOVITA PERMATA PUTRI
MARINE CONSERVATION PROGRAM MANAGER

NOVITA PERMATA PUTRI

Novita Permata Putri studied Marine Science for her undergraduate degree. During her college years she assisted the elasmobranch Baited Remote Underwater (BRUV) surveys and manta monitoring on Rote Island, a project by Indonesian Manta Project. By working at the Anambas Foundation she wants to …Read more
RAHMAN RITONGA
MARINE CONSERVATION PROGRAM OFFICER

RAHMAN RITONGA

Rahman Ritonga graduated from Raja Ali Haji Maritime University with a degree in marine science and began his career in conservation as an assistant to his college teachers. He has a strong passion for marine conservation, is skilled in geographic/spatial analysis and reef monitoring …Read more
RACHMAT CAESAR HIDAYAT
MARINE CONSERVATION PROGRAM OFFICER

RACHMAT CAESAR HIDAYAT

Caesar is a Conservation Biology graduate from the National University. With a focus on conservation management and community engagement, he contributed significantly to the Tuanan Orangutan Research Station. At the Anambas Foundation, Caesar continues his mission to promote positive …Read more
AFIFA
MARINE CONSERVATION PROGRAM STAFF

AFIFA

Afifa studied Marine Science at Diponegoro University and was part of the university’s Marine Diving Club organization. After completing her undergraduate studies, she received a coral restoration scholarship called Coral Catch in Gili Air, Lombok. By joining the Anambas Foundation, she hopes …Read more
FAUZAN MAULANA
MARINE CONSERVATION PROGRAM STAFF

FAUZAN MAULANA

Fauzan Maulana holds a degree in Marine Science from Syiah Kuala University, specializing in turtle conservation. He has interned with the Aroen Meubanja Turtle Conservation Group and was awarded a research scholarship by the Wildlife Conservation Society. Currently, Fauzan serves as a Marine …Read more
MIZAN
MARINE CONSERVATION PROGRAM FACILITATOR

MIZAN

Mizan, a resident of Kiabu Village in the Anambas Islands, is an elementary school graduate who previously worked as a fisherman. Witnessing the damage to the coral reefs surrounding his village, he joined the Guardian of Anambas Seas, an initiative dedicated to protecting and restoring coral …Read more