Student-PHD
Triwik Kurniasari
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Biography
Triwik Kurniasari holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from her hometown university in Indonesia, Sebelas Maret University, and was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to pursue a master’s degree in communication and development studies at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.
She started her career as a deputy editor and journalist before transitioning into a public relations role at the United Nations (U.N.) in Indonesia, the United State and the United Arab Emirates. During her career at the U.N., she crafted global campaigns, organized various outreach events, led social media engagement, produced web stories and conducted media monitoring.
As an educator, she is passionate about bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world practice. Through hands-on activities and practical case studies, she designs curricula that prepare students for the realities of the industry. Her passion for teaching has earned her the 2025 Djung Yune Tchoi Memorial Excellence in Teaching Award from the Bellisario College.
In addition to her teaching experience, she has conducted research focusing on strategic communication and media representations, and has presented her work at prestigious conferences, including the International Communication Association and the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.
Outside of academia, she has traveled to 37 countries and published three travel books. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, doing yoga and baking.