Monica Sylvia

Monica Sylvia is a seasoned professional with over 7 years of experience in the development sector, focusing on childhood and youth issues in Indonesia, Flores Island, and the United Kingdom.

She has a diverse skill set including project management, Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation (MLE), strategic planning, partnerships, advocacy, policy engagement, research, and grant management, with thematic expertise in education, health & nutrition, water & sanitation, child protection, and child & young people participation.

Currently serving as an Innovation Analyst at Tanoto Foundation, Monica optimizes research and grant projects to influence public policy and improve lives through quality education.

She has actively contributed to community development projects in health and education on Flores Island, conducted creative writing workshops for young people in schools across Sussex and South London, and is a co-founder of an initiative promoting youth participation in social change through Participatory Action Research in Indonesia.

In addition to her professional work, Monica engages in writing on young people's rights, digitalization, education, and creative writing, exploring the intersection of children, youth, education, and innovation.

Monica's academic background includes a Master of Arts in Childhood and Youth Studies from the University of Sussex and a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from Universitas Indonesia.

She has held various roles in organizations like Family for Every Child, Sussex Writes, Wahana Visi Indonesia, BritCham Indonesia, and more.

In her free time, Monica enjoys music, personal development, journaling, creative writing, watching football, and traveling.

For collaborations or discussions on childhood and youth issues, Monica can be contacted at monicagnesylvia@gmail.com.