Rani Pramesti has been a lifelong advocate for gender equality. They come from a long line of Chinese Indonesian women advocates, changemakers, and entrepreneurs.
For over 18+ years, Rani has consistently devoted herself to collaborating with and uplifting systemically marginalised communities, including refugee and migrant women, communities of diverse SOGIESC, racialised communities, Indigenous / First Nations communities, as well as Deaf and Disabled communities.
Rani brings a systems lens to her leadership. She leads with questions and strives to activate collective intelligence, creativity, and energy towards a shared vision. She practices feminism by centering relationships and working in a power literate and trauma-informed way.
Rani holds a Bachelor of Social Work (First Class Honours) / Anthropology from the University of Sydney, a Master of Design Futures from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University, and is currently completing a Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.
With over six years of experience in impact-driven programme management, Dah is dedicated to advancing women’s leadership, particularly among underserved and marginalised communities across South and Southeast Asia. Her work focuses on bridging the gender leadership gap through leadership and mentorship programmes, education financing, and community speaking engagements. She is passionate about creating inclusive spaces that enable women to lead and thrive, especially in complex and challenging contexts.
At Wedu, Dah serves as the Manager of Strategic Partnerships & Education Financing. She leads the Income Sharing Agreement (ISA) programme, overseeing its full cycle—from application and onboarding to post-graduation obligations and gender-responsive support. Dah also manages two key mentorship initiatives in partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), overseeing donor relations, programme implementation, and mentor-mentee engagement to support women in refugee and humanitarian contexts.
Before joining Wedu in 2021, she worked with underrepresented ethnic minority women from Myanmar to support their leadership development, enhance their soft and hard skills, and raise awareness around social and political issues affecting their communities. She holds a BA (Honours) in Human and Organisational Development with a minor in General Psychology from the Education University of Hong Kong.
Linh Nguyen is a communications and programme specialist who has spent over a decade supporting women’s leadership, gender equity, and sustainable development across East Asia Pacific, the UK, and Europe.
Her work has focused on collaborating with and supporting women and marginalised communities through programmes that strengthen rights, build leadership, and enable more inclusive systems. She has worked with organisations such as Oxfam, FHI 360, and the Restorative Justice for All International Institute across areas including climate resilience, health, and gender equality.
Linh works at the intersection of learning, communications, advocacy, and monitoring and evaluation. She brings an approach that centres evidence while valuing peer exchange and community-led knowledge. She has supported the development of partnerships and communities of practice that connect civil society, governments, and women leaders to learn from one another and work towards shared goals.
Linh holds a Master of Arts in Media and Communications (Distinction) from Goldsmiths, University of London through the Chevening Scholarship and a Bachelor’s degree in International Economics from Foreign Trade University.
Babita brings over seven years of experience in international development finance in Nepal and currently serves as the Senior Coordinator of Finance and Admin at Wedu. Since joining the team in 2021, she has played a central role in strengthening Wedu’s financial systems and operations—leading bookkeeping, accounting, budget management, and grant and board reporting. She also prepares consolidated financial statements and coordinates annual external audits across Wedu’s global operations.
In addition to finance, Babita contributes to Wedu’s governance and talent operations, supporting administrative processes and registration requirements. She also oversees the financial management of the Income Sharing Agreement (ISA) program, including ISA collections and partner coordination.
Babita is deeply committed to Wedu’s mission of advancing gender equity. She believes that when women are given equal opportunities, they unlock transformative potential not only for themselves but for entire communities.
She holds an MBA in Finance from Purbanchal University and finds purpose in building systems that enable organisations to grow with transparency, impact, and care.
Yvie is a public speaker and development professional dedicated to youth empowerment and women entrepreneurship. She played a pivotal role in formulating the Philippine Youth Development Plan (PYDP) 2023-2028, a comprehensive blueprint for youth development in the Philippines. She graduated with a degree in Management from the University of the Philippines Tacloban College in 2019.
Beyond her career in development, Yvie is a professional host and entrepreneur. She participated in the Philippines’ Youth Entrepreneurship Program alongside young women entrepreneurs and now runs her own event hosting business for national and international summits and conferences. She sharpens her public speaking and leadership skills as an active member of Toastmasters International.
Yvie’s influence extends internationally, having represented the Philippines at the ASEAN Youth Dialogue 2023 in Jakarta and the YSEALI Regional Workshop 2023 in Vietnam. Her dedication to empowering youth and women across Asia is exemplified through her work with Wedu, where she leverages her multifaceted expertise to create meaningful impact.
Francine is a Filipina geologist dedicated to leveraging her background in science communication to achieve gender just systems. With over a decade of volunteer experience in women’s CSOs/NGOs, she brings to the table extensive insights on crafting tailored campaigns to advocate for the representation of women in public spheres of decision-making (Motion 32 advocacy) and to address the disproportionate impact of malnutrition among girls (Girl Powered Nutrition).
Some of her career highlights include leading panel events in the Commission on the Status of Women for the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, the Global Youth Summit with the 4SD Foundation, and the World Food Forum alongside the International Institute of Rural Reconstruction. In addition to this, she works towards amplifying the voice of marginalized communities through mentorship initiatives such as U-Go and people-led platforms like Ilaw.
Francine started her transformational leadership journey with Wedu as a YSEALI Women’s Leadership Academy alumna and now she develops meaningful communication strategies to further women’s rights across borders and barriers.
Selinta Clarke is a certified therapist with a Postgraduate degree in Counselling Psychology and an executive coach based in Bangkok, committed to strengthening leadership capacity and advancing women’s wellbeing in Thailand. She holds an MA in International Relations and Diplomacy from the UK and brings extensive experience working with NGOs focused on education, women’s empowerment, and community development.
Selinta specialises in creating safe, trauma-informed spaces for mothers navigating post-partum stress and anxiety, while also supporting executives in building healthier and more effective organisations. She integrates evidence-based therapeutic approaches with creative methods, including LEGO®-based therapy, to enhance insight, communication, and resilience in individuals and teams.
Pin has always been drawn to solving problems and building meaningful solutions.
For the past decade, Pin has dedicated herself to addressing the complex challenges within the Education to Employment space. In her current role as the Business Development and Partnership Lead at Generation Thailand. Previously she co-founded CareerVisa to tackle career development issue among university students in Thailand. Pin is honored to be recognized as a Southeast Asia Acumen Fellow 2024 and an Obama Asia Pacific Leader 2023 for her efforts in creating positive social change.
Fai is an international humanitarian consultant and serves as Governing Member of the International Association of Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP). Previously, Fai worked at the International Rescue Committee in Thailand, where she steered the advancement of refugee and migrant assistance programmes, leading the organisation to win awards in innovation in access to legal aid and higher education. Fai has also worked in philanthropy development in the UK and across Asia and the BRICS. She has written for several publications and has lectured at Thammasat University in Bangkok.
Ammi Ratanataya is a finance executive and strategic advisor with over 15 years of international experience across education, hospitality, and social enterprise. She serves as Board Treasurer at Wedu, supporting financial governance, sustainability, and innovative funding models that expand access to education for women across Southeast Asia.
She has held senior leadership roles including Chief Financial Officer and Finance Director, leading financial transformation, fundraising, and organisational growth across diverse settings. Ammi is passionate about supporting women through education and believes that access to learning and opportunity can transform lives. She is committed to helping create pathways for women to thrive, lead, and build better futures for their communities and beyond.
Nicole Quiogue Golloso is an award-winning HR and DEI leader with over a decade of experience across HR, marketing, and academia. She is the Director of Human Resources and Corporate Communications for Singapore and Hong Kong and the APAC Regional DEI Lead at McCann Worldgroup.
A Women of the Future Awards 2024 finalist and recognised among Asia’s Top 50 HR Leaders (2024), Philippines’ Top 30 LinkedIn Leaders (2023), and Top 100 Filipinos to Follow (2020 & 2024), Nicole is known for her modern, creative, and people-centric approach. Her advocacy for mental health, rooted in her personal journey, enables her to champion resilience, well-being, and psychological safety in the workplace and beyond.
She is also a sought-after speaker and mentor, regularly sharing insights on DEI, HR, mental health, and leadership on global stages.
Dr. Henrik Naujoks is a Senior Partner in Bain & Company’s Hong Kong office and leads the firm’s Greater China Financial Services Practice. Over more than 30 years in management consulting, he has held multiple global and regional leadership roles, including APAC Head of Financial Services, EMEA Head of Financial Services, Global Insurance Lead, and Office Head.
Henrik advises financial institutions on their most pressing strategic and operational challenges, with particular focus on Digital and AI-driven transformation and large-scale performance improvement programs. In addition to Hong Kong, he has worked across several Bain offices, including Munich, Los Angeles, Düsseldorf, Zurich, and Singapore.
A frequent speaker at industry events, Henrik has been featured in leading publications such as the Financial Times, The Economist, Forbes.com, and The Business Times, and has appeared on CNBC and Bloomberg.
Beyond his client work, Henrik serves as Chairman of an edtech company and actively supports nonprofit organisations and social entrepreneurs. In 2007, he was recognised by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader.
Prior to joining Bain in 1993, Henrik completed an apprenticeship in banking. He studied business administration in Munich, earned a doctorate from the University of St. Gallen, and completed executive education in Leadership & Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. He was a scholar of the German National Merit Foundation (Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes).
Eden is a financial inclusion Policy and Gender Expert with extensive experience in building an inclusive financial ecosystem that fosters women’s financial inclusion and economic empowerment. She was recognized as a Gender Equality Changemakers (GEC) Finalist and a Gender Champion for her work on developing gender inclusive policy initiatives that promotes gender equity and women’s leadership. She is a former central banker and has played a leadership role in building an inclusive financial system in Bhutan. She was the first female Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Bhutan and served as a Board Director and/or Chairperson on the boards of several institutions in Bhutan. She also served as the first female Co-Chair of AFI’s FIS Peer Learning Working Group in 2014-2015.
She is a seasoned writer and an experienced speaker with a wealth of publications, consulting assignments, and speaking engagements to her credit. She is a 2015 Fellow of Fletcher School Leadership Program for Financial Inclusion, a Certified Gender Equality Changemaker, and a Certified Digital Finance Practitioner. She has a master’s degree from the International Institute of Public Administration, France and a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of New Delhi, India.
Nava is a passionate advocate for gender equity, leadership development, and the intersections of wellness. Nava brings her experience of advancing opportunities for women and marginalised communities through transformative leadership initiatives and mentorship. She is deeply committed to addressing social issues through an intersectional lens and empowers women to lead change in their communities while championing access to education, employment, support, and opportunities.
Her journey with Wedu began as a Rising Star, evolving into roles as a Mentor, Local Chapter Co-Lead, and Local Chapters Steering Committee Member. Nava was also part of the YOUNGA Wedu delegation in 2023.
Beyond Wedu, Nava is the Founder and Chief Impact Officer of Togather for Good, a social venture that empowers individuals and organisations to live and do good better. She also serves as an Ambassador for the Singapore Leaders Network, supporting the development of Singaporean leaders for global roles. She is an active grassroots leader and contributes to other Southeast Asian leadership initiatives.
Nava’s multifaceted experience, strategic acumen, and heart for building inclusive and sustainable communities enable her to keep driving forward the vision of Wedu in nurturing more women leaders across Asia.
Damien has spent his career in the corporate and non-profit sectors investing in for-profit early stage to late stage M&A acquisitions and social impact investments and grants. Currently, he is advisor to several startups focused on AI and life sciences drug discovery after founding a spin-off company from Stanford University to exit. Most recently, he was VP at Mastercard on strategy and M&A for the Cyber and Intelligence group. Prior, he worked in venture investments at Omidyar Network, private equity at Aureos Capital which was acquired by Abraaj Capital, as well as Citibank and McKinsey.
Damien has studied, and worked internationally including US, UK, France, Switzerland, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and Dubai. He is a graduate of Stanford University, INSEAD, LSE and the University of Chicago. He is passionate about social impact investment in the next generation of women leaders for positive impact in local and global communities. He brings experience in fundraising, partnership development, strategic planning and general management experience as a board member.
With more than 10 years of professional experience in the development sector, Nareth brings diverse expertise and a passion to nurture the leadership journeys of women changemakers in Cambodia by helping manage its programmes and partnerships.
She is experienced in working closely with Cambodian government officials and other stakeholders, conducting research on local governance and decentralization, system strengthening, and delivering leadership training to government officials, women and youth at the national and sub-national levels.
Nareth holds a Master of Arts in Asia-Pacific Studies from Thammasat University, Thailand, and has engaged in activities across the region–from peacebuilding activities in Malaysia to supporting research in Vietnam.
Sreymao is the head of online payments at Wing Bank in Cambodia. She brings more than 10 years of experience in Sales and Marketing with telecommunication and banking companies to this role. Sreymao firmly believes that education is vital to changing one’s life. This is why she is active in social work, spending her weekends working with women and underserved communities. She has also built a community preschool with four friends in the Takeo province.
Phearong, one of Wedu’s first Rising Stars from Cambodia, is the Executive Director of Banteay Srei, a leading women’s rights organization in Cambodia. Previously, she serves in Program Manager roles, focusing on Women and Youth Empowerment in Leadership at Transparency International and Education and Politics at the British Embassy in Cambodia. Her passion to change social norms and gender stereotypes that limit gender equality drove her to co-found the Joint of Youth (JOY) Cambodia. Through JOY, she works to empower women and girls to pursue higher education and achieve their dream careers through mentorship.
Phearong holds a Master’s degree in International Human Rights Law from Paññāsāstra University and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the Royal University of Law and Economics in Cambodia.
Mario is one of Wedu’s Co-Founders and brings innovation and experience in social entrepreneurship. He is the CEO of Waiser, and is a former Senior Advisor for Energy Investments for Greenpeace, a former Senior Consultant for PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Advisory as well as an Acumen Fellow. He holds a Master in Economics and Management from the University La Sapienza and a MSc in Development Management, from the LSE. Mario has studied and worked in Italy, Finland, Ireland, United Kingdom, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Haiti, India, United States, Cambodia and Thailand.