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Zefanya Kharisma Nugroho
International Education Professional

Zefanya Kharisma
Nugroho

International Education Professional & Creative Technologist

Surabaya, Indonesia

3+

Years Experience

200+

Students Supported

30+

Global Partners

5

Programs Led

International PartnershipStudent MobilityProject ManagementFull-Stack DevelopmentCreative Direction
Professional Summary
“Bridging global engagement, student mobility, and digital creativity through intentional systems and thoughtful leadership.”

Over 3+ years, I've built a practice at the intersection of international education, institutional leadership, and digital creativity. At Petra Christian University, I manage relationships with 30+ global partners and facilitate 15+ strategic meetings monthly. Previously at Airlangga Global Engagement, I led end-to-end management of 5 international exchange programs serving 120+ students per semester with IDR 50–100M per-program budgets.

Currently

International Partnership Specialist

Petra Christian University · Surabaya

Also Building

CroissantsMoon

Creative digital studio identity in development

Open To

International PartnershipsEducation ConsultingDigital ProjectsSpeaking
Current Focus

What I'm Building & Exploring

The domains I'm actively investing in right now — professionally, creatively, and intellectually.

International Education Leadership

Deepening institutional partnership strategies and driving internationalization frameworks at Petra Christian University.

Active

Digital Systems & Experience Design

Designing and building digital platforms that support international programs, from UI architecture to user journeys.

In Progress

Web Development

Building purpose-driven websites for institutional communications, including the PCU Global International Office platform.

Active

CroissantsMoon

Developing a creative boutique studio identity — editorial design, brand systems, and curated digital experiences.

Developing

Writing & Reflection

Exploring ideas at the intersection of international education, leadership, and creative practice through essays and notes.

Ongoing

Interdisciplinary Problem Solving

Connecting international education, systems thinking, digital design, and creative strategy into integrated solutions.

Always
Career Timeline

Professional Experience

3+ years in international higher education — building partnerships, leading mobility programs, and supporting global students across Surabaya.

Areas of Expertise

Core Expertise

Competencies built through 3+ years of hands-on international education and creative digital work.

Strategic Partnerships

Managing 30+ institutional partners & 15+ strategic meetings per month

MoU / MoA Coordination

Reviewing 25+ partnership agreements monthly for compliance & alignment

Student Mobility

End-to-end management of 5 exchange programs, 120+ students per semester

Student Welfare & Support

Comprehensive non-academic support for 100+ international students per semester

Program & Budget Management

IDR 50–100M per-program budgets, 50+ stakeholders, end-to-end delivery

Cross-Cultural Communication

English–Indonesian interpretation at international conferences & company visits

UI/UX Design

User-centered design for institutional platforms and international program portals

Full-Stack Development

Building responsive, purpose-driven websites for institutional communications

Systems Thinking

Connecting education, digital design, and creative strategy into integrated frameworks

Academic Background

Education

Bachelor's in International Relations

Universitas Airlangga

July 2020 – March 2024

International relations theory, foreign policy analysis, and cross-cultural dynamics. Published academic research on U.S.–ASEAN cooperation and Middle East diplomacy. Presented at 9th ICoCSPA 2023.

Academic Honors & Publications

Research & Recognition

2022 – 2024

Gold Medalist — World Youth Invention & Innovation Award 2022. Published peer-reviewed papers on U.S. foreign policy, Korea–China THAAD dynamics, and the Abraham Accords.

Skill Ecosystem

Professional Skill Map

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Intl. Education
Leadership
Creative & Digital
Technology
Leadership & Philosophy
“International education is not just about moving students across borders — it's about building the bridges they'll walk back across.”

My approach is grounded in systems thinking and human-centered practice. Whether managing partnerships, designing programs, or building digital tools, I believe great work comes from understanding the whole — not just the parts.

Systems Over Silos

Complex problems in international education require connecting systems, not just solving individual tasks.

Global Orientation, Local Action

Every partnership agreement and student support initiative ultimately plays out at the human, local level. I keep both in view.

Creativity as Strategy

Digital design, branding, and systems thinking aren't separate from international education — they're force multipliers for institutional impact.

Achievements

Certifications & Milestones

2022 · Gold Medal

World Youth Invention & Innovation Award

International recognition for innovation and creative problem-solving.

2022 · Bronze Medal

Your-K, Your-ASEAN Short Video Contest

Recognition for visual storytelling and creative communication in ASEAN context.

2023 · Conference

9th ICoCSPA 2023 — Research Presenter

Presented research on U.S.–ASEAN economic cooperation at international conference.

2023–2024 · Publications

Academic Publications in IR

Peer-reviewed papers on U.S. foreign policy, Korea–China THAAD, and Abraham Accords.

2024–2025 · Program Leadership

5 Exchange Programs Led

End-to-end delivery of AMERTA, ACI, AERO, and government scholarship programs (KNB & TIAS).

2026 · Platform Launch

PCU Global Digital Platform

Designed and built PCU International Office's flagship digital presence from ground up.

Beyond the Resume

Interests & Creative Identity

The curiosities, creative pursuits, and dimensions that make the professional work more interesting.

CroissantsMoon

A creative identity in development — where editorial aesthetics, brand philosophy, and digital craft converge into something singular.

Writing & Reflection

Essays and notes on education, systems, and creative practice — approaching complex ideas through careful language.

Visual Storytelling

Award-winning short video work and graphic design for institutional communications and personal creative projects.

International Culture

Deep curiosity for cross-cultural dynamics, language, and the nuanced ways global contexts shape educational experience.

Design Systems

Fascinated by how great design systems create coherence — from institutional brand guidelines to digital component libraries.

Interdisciplinary Thinking

The most interesting problems live at the edge of disciplines — international education, technology, and creative practice together.

Open to meaningful conversations

Let's Connect

Whether you're exploring international partnerships, building something in education, or want to exchange perspectives — I'm open to it.