Pradytia is a Lecturer in Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada. She is uniquely positioned as both an academic and a practitioner with over 15 years of experience in disability inclusion within disaster contexts. This dual perspective allows her to bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing a comprehensive understanding of how sociocultural dynamics, social norms, values, and non-normative events like disasters influence human development. Grounded in both rigorous research and practical expertise, she emphasizes the transformative power of individual empowerment to drive broader community changes. Her research focuses on disability inclusion, disaster risk reduction (DRR), and qualitative methods, with her leadership in these areas recognized by being named one of Indonesia’s women leaders in DRR in 2023. Through her work, Pradytia aims to influence policies and practices that support the holistic development of inclusive societies.

Sutarimah Ampuni, S.Psi., M.Si., MPsych., Psychologist is an academic and psychologist currently working at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. (UGM). Ampuni’s academic journey began with earning a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (S.Psi) from UGM, with a thesis titled “The Influence of Illustrated Images on Understanding English Prose.” She then continued her professional psychology education at the same institution, completing her thesis titled “The Relationship Between Maternal Affective Expression and Children’s Social Competence.” Ampuni furthered her studies by obtaining a Master of Science (M.Si) degree in Psychology from UGM. Then, she broadened her international perspective by pursuing a Master of Psychology in Counseling Psychology at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia. The peak of her education was achieved with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degree in Psychology from La Trobe University, Australia.

Theresia Novi Poespita Candra, S.Psi., M.Si., Ph.D., Psikolog, is a professional in the field of psychology with a strong and diverse educational background. She earned her Ph.D. from The University of Melbourne, Australia, marking the pinnacle of her academic journey in the field of psychology. Previously, Novi completed her master’s degree in psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta, Indonesia, which is also where she earned her bachelor’s degree. After finishing her undergraduate education, she continued by enrolling in the Professional Psychology Program at UGM to obtain a license as a professional psychologist.

Smita Dinakaramani is a clinical psychologist and a young academic at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. (UGM). She completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology at UGM in 2017, then continued her studies in the Master’s Program in Professional Psychology at the same institution, which she finished in 2020. Smita obtained her Psychologist Practice License at the end of 2020, confirming her status as a professional psychologist.

Zahra Frida Intani, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog, is a psychologist who is currently active in the fields of education and research at Gadjah Mada University (UGM). With a strong educational background in the field of psychology, Zahra completed her undergraduate education at the Faculty of Psychology, UGM in 2017 with the research title The role of wisdom in subjective well-being in early adulthood, and continued her master’s studies in the field of Professional Psychology at the same university in 2017. 2020 after researching fathering training to improve the quality of parenting for fathers who have preschool-aged children.

Dr. rer. pol. Bhina Patria, S.Psi., M.A., graduated from Universitas Gadjah Mada with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (S.Psi). Subsequently, Bhina obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) and a Dr. rer. pol. from the University of Kassel, Germany. He is focusing on the field of Educational Psychology and Mental Processes & Behavior. Bhina actively conducts research on higher education research, tracer studies, problem-based learning, writing productivity, secondary data research, and Bayesian analysis. The courses he teaches include Big Data Management, Quantitative Research Methods (surveys and experiments), Quasi-experiments, Thesis Writing TP2T, and Educational Psychology.

Edilburga Wulan Saptandari, S.Psi., M.Psi., Ph.D., Psikolog, is a prominent figure in the field of Educational Psychology in Indonesia. Edilburga completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in 2006. After that, she continued her Master’s education in the Professional Master’s Program in Educational Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology, UGM, which she completed in 2009. Her dedication and passion for this field led him to pursue a PhD at the School of Psychology, Massey University, New Zealand, where she earned her Philosophical Doctor in Psychology degree in 2019. Her dissertation titled “Understanding Indonesian Primary School Teachers’ Social-Emotional Practice” received a lot of appreciation from the academic community.

Kurnia Yohana Yulianti, S.Psi., M.Sc., is an academic and researcher in the field of Educational Psychology. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in 2010 with research on the Role of Children in Bullying Viewed from Self-Esteem in Elementary School Students. In 2013, Yohana earned a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Developmental and Educational Psychology from the Department of Psychology and Human Development at the UCL Institute of Education, London, after researching Cyberbullying in Indonesian senior high schools: a study of gender differences. She is currently back at University College London to pursue a doctoral degree.

Dian Mufitasari, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psychologist, is a graduate of the Bachelor’s program in Psychology and the Master’s program in Professional Psychology from Universitas Gadjah Mada. (UGM). Dian has a great interest in educational psychology and developmental psychology, especially in dealing with children with special needs and the implementation of inclusive education. In her academic journey, Dian has completed a thesis titled “Validation of Active Case Discussion Modules to Enhance Self-Efficacy of Inclusive School Teachers,” supervised by Prof. Dr. Amitya Kumara, MS, Psychologist.

Prof. Dra. Kwartarini Wahyu Yuniarti, M.Med.Sc., Ph.D., Psychologist is a prominent academic and psychologist in Indonesia. “Indigenous Psychology: It’s Time to Establish the Mainstream of Science from Our Homeland” is the inaugural speech for her professorship in 2013. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Hamburg, Germany, which complements her strong educational background in psychology. She obtained her M.Med.Sc. degree from the University of Newcastle Australia and her Dra degree from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada.