dardin is the abbreviation of Dara Adinda.
She is passionate about connecting the public sector with the private sector to drive sustainable change. With a strong background in public affairs and politics, Dara has a deep understanding of the political and social landscape in Asia Pacific (APAC), as well as expertise in communication, strategic planning, and project management.
Dara previously worked for Meta (Facebook), where she led cross-functional stakeholders outreach strategy. She also provided political consultancy through Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC) and was a political party’s spokesperson.
She has a proven track record of building coalitions and mobilizing communities to take action on critical issues such as freedom of expression in the digital realm, women empowerment, and youth politics. Dara holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford and was a recipient of Jardine Foundation Scholarship.