Siva Anggita Maharani, a graduate of the International Relations Study Program at Diponegoro University (HI Undip) class of 2011, has proven that passion and dedication can take someone to the global stage. With a brilliant career in public health and global policy, Siva has become an inspiration for many young generations of Indonesia.

An Inspiring Career Journey

After completing her Bachelor’s degree in HI Undip with cum laude honors, Siva continued her education in the Master of Public Policy (SGPP Indonesia) and enriched her knowledge through a business administration certification in South Korea. Her professional career began as a Technical Officer at the Global Fund, and she now serves as a Senior Manager at Global Health Strategies (GHS), leading the Indonesia team in national and global Tuberculosis (TB) programs.

Her experience as a Multisector Partnership and Policy Advisor (STAR Project), Policy Advisor (Global Fund), and consultant for JICA and UNDP demonstrates Siva’s ability to design multisector-based health policy strategies. She is also active in various global initiatives, such as serving as a Technical Advisor for the G20 Indonesia Health Working Group and leading a TB campaign through collaboration with TikTok Indonesia that reached 96 million engagements.

Not only in the professional realm, Siva is also active in empowering the younger generation. Siva is the Founder of Indonesia Youth Movement for TB, increasing youth participation in health issues. In addition, Siva is also a Global Mentor for WeDU Woman in Public Health (YSEALI), mentoring young women in Southeast Asia. Then, Siva is also active in Youth Advocates UNFPA, advocating for adolescent reproductive health rights. Not only that, Siva also once participated as a Speaker at the TB Summit TedX New York, representing the voice of youth from a high TB burden country.

Her work has been published in the Strategic Review Journal and exhibited at the Youth for Lung Health Union Conference (Paris, 2023) through an art installation that tells the story of TB survivors.

“HI Undip studies taught me to see health issues as global challenges that require cross-border collaboration. Don’t hesitate to take roles outside your comfort zone, because every small step can be the beginning of big change,” said Siva.

With her achievements and contributions, Siva Anggita Maharani proves that HI Undip graduates are capable of competing internationally and becoming agents of change. Congratulations and continued success to Siva!