Leadership Team

Alexandra recently graduated with a Bachelor of International and Global Studies majoring in Indonesian studies with Honours from The University of Sydney. Having studied the Indonesian language since kindergarten, she is passionate about learning about Indonesia’s cultural and linguistic diversity and sharing this knowledge with others. She continues this passion through her work as an Indonesian tutor, EFL teacher and Social media content creator. Alexandra was a 2023 New Colombo Plan Scholar where she spent 6 months studying at Universitas Indonesia followed by a 6 month internship at Bali Children Foundation. She was also an Australian delegate for the 2024 Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program. Previously, Alexandra served as NSW Chapter President of AIYA and Language Coordinator for the NAILA. These experiences have solidified Alexandra’s goals of strengthening the Indonesian-Australian bilateral relationships through educational diplomacy.

I've been studying and practicing Indonesian since high school and have completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in politics and Indonesian studies at the University of Melbourne (2020), during which I also completed a summer intensive program at Universitas Udayana in Denpasar. I was chosen as one of eighteen Australian delegates for the Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange program (2021). And I have since been volunteering as an education officer at the Australia Indonesia Youth Association Victoria chapter

Nurul Ainun Habiba is an enthusiastic and community-oriented individual with a strong
interest in cultural exchange, youth engagement, and international collaboration. She enjoys
being involved in volunteer and community activities that create meaningful connections
between people from diverse backgrounds. Through organising social gatherings and
participating in community initiatives, she has developed strong communication, teamwork,
and leadership skills.

Nurul is passionate about strengthening the relationship between Australia and Indonesia
through mutual understanding, education, and people-to-people connections. She believes
that cultural exchange programs and volunteer initiatives play an important role in building
long-term cooperation between the two countries. Her experiences living and studying in
multicultural environments have inspired her to contribute positively to both communities
while learning from different perspectives.

Iqoh Khanafi is a Communications Coordinator at NAILA with experience in graphic design, digital communications, and content creation. She has managed social media platforms, created engaging visual content, produced short-form videos, and developed communication materials including reports, newsletters, brochures, and promotional content. Passionate about creativity and cultural exchange, she is currently exploring Australia as a Working Holiday Visa holder.

Fiodora is passionate about strengthening connections between Australia and Indonesia through culture, community, and shared experiences. She is also a part of the Social-Cultural team at Australia-Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA), helping create activities and opportunities that bring students, young professionals, communities together through cultural exchange.

She hopes to help create meaningful and engaging programs that bring people together and celebrate the strong ties between both countries.

Astrid Johnston is an International Relations student at Deakin University and a New Colombo Plan Scholar for Indonesia. With experience living and working across Paris, Melbourne, San Diego and Jakarta, she brings a strong global perspective and cultural adaptability. Astrid has gained experience with the Victorian Government Trade and Investment Office in Jakarta, as well as contributing to policy and youth engagement initiatives with the US Consulate Melbourne and UN Youth Victoria. Fluent in English and French, and currently studying Indonesian and Spanish, she is passionate about international cooperation, diplomacy, and building meaningful cross-cultural connections.

Indah Sinambela is a Faculty Member at Universitas Ciputra, Indonesia, where she teaches digital technology-related courses and serves as Course Coordinator and Section Head for the Digital Technology Course under the School of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies. She also currently supports the university’s Language and Culture Centre and serves as Treasurer of the AIYA East Java Chapter.

Indah holds a Master of Education in Digital Learning from Monash University, Australia. During her time in Melbourne, she was actively involved in organisations including AIYA, PPIA, Mata Garuda Australia-New Zealand, and the City of Melbourne Student Ambassador program. She was also selected as one of 30 finalists for the Generation Next: ASEAN–Australian Women Leading Economic Growth 2025 program by the ASEAN-Australia Centre.

Passionate about education, intercultural engagement, and women and community empowerment, Indah hopes to strengthen the Australia–Indonesia relationship through language learning, youth collaboration, and inclusive educational opportunities. She is excited to contribute to this mission through her role as Engagement Coordinator at NAILA.

Fitri is an Indonesian teacher at an inclusive international school in South Jakarta and a Bachelor of Education graduate from UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon.

As a community-minded, she served as Local Coordinator for Students For Liberty Indonesia (2023–2025), representing the nation at leadership retreats in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. These international experiences broadened her global perspective and appreciation for multilateral collaboration. Bridging this leadership with her creative side, Fitri also uses performing arts to sharpen her linguistic mastery. She voiced Indah in the audio drama Mentari, Awan, dan Harga Sebuah Kejujuran (2024) and debuted as Amelia in the musical Dracula: Requiem (2025).

Now, Fitri leverages these diverse skills at NAILA to promote Indonesian globally. As a Language Coordinator, she is dedicated to inspiring Australian learners through authentic cultural engagement.