Raisa is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of New South Wales’s School of Social Sciences, building on her decade-long career in public policy. Before starting her doctoral studies, she worked as a Policy Analyst at Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), where she evaluated corruption risks in the health and education sectors, including policies related to COVID-19.

Earlier in her career, Raisa served as a Research Associate at J-PAL Southeast Asia, where she managed randomized evaluation programs aimed at empowering small retailers. She also worked as a Data Analyst for the National Team for Poverty Alleviation Acceleration (TNP2K) under the Indonesian Vice President’s Office, where she contributed to teacher capacity enhancement programs in remote areas.

Raisa holds a Master in Public Policy from The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Indonesia. Raisa can be contacted through r.annisa@unsw.edu.au