Brigita Rumung is a communications and community practitioner, as well as a lifelong learner.

She is from Flores Island in eastern Indonesia and is passionate about contributing to the creation of healthier, wealthier, and happier communities both in her homeland and beyond.

Brigita is a mission-driven communications professional with over 7 years of experience in community engagement, program management, workforce communications, content marketing, and team leadership in developmental issues.


She has worked on a wide range of developmental issues, including health, human rights, democracy, education, and ecotourism. These experiences have taught her the importance of strong leadership and organizational skills, driving projects to completion while maintaining clear communication across teams and stakeholders to ensure that all goals are met on time and within budget.

Brigita holds a bachelor's degree in communication from Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, majoring in journalism and media studies. Additionally, she earned a Master of Communication in Communities and Networks from the University of Washington.

Brigita's lifework primarily focuses on health, education, the environment, and human rights. Recently, she has been honing her passion for communications in community development with a multicultural and mission-driven approach.

Brigita in a glimpse

Education

Master of Communication in Communities and Networks at the University of Washington

Specialization: Community & Leadership

September 2023-March 2025

Bachelor of Arts in Communication
at Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta

Specialization: Journalism & Media Studies

June 2012-October 2016

“Since 2016 I have worked for various non profits both in Indonesia and Washington State named Yayasan Sekolah Relawan, Yayasan Wahana Visi Indonesia, Yayasan Alfa Omega, Yayasan Balita Sehat Indonesia, Yayasan Tifa, Program for Early Parent Support, and Perinatal Support Washington.”

“I firmly believe that the media is a potential catalyst for social change. It may pertain to an image, a video, or a piece of writing.”

What they’re saying

  • "Brigita is a dedicated human being and a hard worker. We've worked together on various projects, and she's always given her best effort. Brigita also has an exceptional capacity to solve problems in innovative ways. In a nutshell, she is definitely the one you wish to work with."

    Cornelia Doa, NGO Coordinator at kitabisa.com, Indonesia

  • "During our time working together at Yayasan Balita Sehat Indonesia, Brigita often impressed me as an excellent competent and knowledgeable professional. In addition, she was a fantastic supervisee who added vibrancy and perspective to the team."

    Helga Dyah, CSO Capacity Building Coordinator at YAPPIKA Actionaid, Indonesia

  • "It has been a pleasure to work with Brigita for the last five to six years. Not only did I collaborate with her professionally but also in several volunteer contexts. She is enthusiastic and thoughtful, with tons of fresh ideas. With her, there was never a dull moment."

    Maria Gracea, Program Support Office Manager at Yayasan Plan International Indonesia

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