Journalist & economics student at Princeton University, Overseas Press Club Foundation scholar
Fatal Flaws in Indonesia's Response to Medical Emergencies - September 2011
With improvements in living standards, road accidents, heart disease and strokes have replaced infectious diseases as the leading causes of death in Indonesia, but lifesaving care in the crucial first minutes remains unavailable at any price.
Batik Gets the Denim Treatment - July 2011
For someone just two years out of college, Ivan Kurniawan has big ambitions. Chief among them is a plan to reinvent batik, Indonesia’s most famous textile.
New Financing Plan to Ease Access to Key Medical Tools - July 2011
GE Healthcare is introducing a new financing program that makes it easier for medical providers in Indonesia to purchase diagnostic and treatment equipment, boosting access to health care.
TNI Launch Military Operation in West Papua Highlands - July 2011
A major military operation has been launched in West Papua following the ambush of an Indonesian military patrol last week, reports said on Tuesday.
My Jakarta: Rony Zakaria, Photojournalist - July 2011
While his award-winning photographs have caught the attention of an international audience, he still loves looking for that perfect shot in his own backyard.
Survey Says Young Indonesian Muslims Have Mixed Beliefs on Muslim Practices - June 2011
Although young Indonesian Muslims are models of some traditional Islamic practices, they are less strict in their beliefs and observing religious rituals, according to a new survey.
CNNGo
10 Mountains for Every Kind of Climber - October 2011
Climbing pioneer George Mallor scaled some of the world's biggest peaks "because they're there." But with so many mountains and so little time, how does a climber know where to start?
10-Step Guide to Siem Reap - September 2011
From jungle adventures to vibrant culture to legendary nightlife, here are 10 of Siem Reap's essential experiences.
Living Green Magazine
A Greener White Meat? - June 2011
"I think I might throw up," Tanaka said. For underneath the warm bacon wrapping, tucked between the apricot marinated in raspberry wine and the crisp cracker base, was a Chinese cockroach.
Freelance writer and economics student at Princeton University
I am a regular contributor to the Trenton Times and Princeton's campus news blog, The Ink. My work has also appeared in Princeton Alumni Weekly, CNNGo.com, the Huffington Post, Living Green Magazine, Urban Velo Magazine, and other area newspapers.
Wrote stories for the Forbes Asia blog on Forbes.com and Forbes India magazine while working on the three- person team that edited all stories and assembled the magazine every two weeks. I also assisted in reporting for the Independence Day issue cover essay.
Wrote news and feature stories, including an “Editor’s Choice” story, for Indonesia's largest English-language newspaper while copy editing and managing web content.
Assist students with any computing questions or problems both in the residential colleges and in the campus Tech Clinic. I also assisted with troubleshooting campus-wide information technology issues and served as a communication link between the Office of Information Technology and students.
Managed clients’ asylum cases, which involved interviewing, communicating with, and translating for political asylum seekers and assisting their pro bono attorneys with case research and client communication. I was directly responsible for 10 clients at any time but assisted on other cases and with in-house audit procedures.
Planned an event that raised $7,500 for local nonprofit and earned a State of Illinois Homefront Hero award. Responsible for all race administration, publicity, and fundraising. Designed and obtained permits for race course, obtained sponsorships, promoted event with local press and running community, and coordinated efforts of 80 volunteers prior to and on race day. Created and maintained race website.