About Dinna
Dr. Dinna Wisnu is a lecturer and policy expert at BINUS University, specializing in comparative politics, ASEAN regionalism, and human rights. As part of her professional and academic contributions, she actively engages in teaching, research, and public policy advocacy while promoting Indonesia’s role in global governance. This profile highlights her journey and impact in higher education, international diplomacy, and human rights initiatives.
Academic Background
Dr. Dinna earned her Ph.D. in Political Science (2007) and M.A. in Political Science (2005) from The Ohio State University, USA, majoring in comparative politics and minoring in international political economy. Her dissertation analyzed how Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore governed social security after the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis. She completed her undergraduate degree in International Relations at Universitas Indonesia (1999).
Her academic path was supported by competitive scholarships, including The Ohio State University Teaching Associate Award and international fellowships from Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, CSIS Jakarta, and the Australian National University.
Professional Engagements
At BINUS University, Dr. Dinna teaches courses in international relations and public policy while mentoring young diplomats and government officials. Her expertise in comparative politics, ASEAN affairs, and human rights has shaped her career in both academia and policymaking.
She has served as:
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Indonesia’s Representative to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), 2016–2018
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Chair of Healthcare & Employment Working Group, Transition Team of President Joko Widodo – Vice President Jusuf Kalla (2014)
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Member of the Selection Panel for the Indonesian Council of National Social Security (DJSN), 2019
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Research Fellow at multiple international institutions (ISEAS Singapore, ANU Australia, WHO, and more)
Public Engagement
Beyond academia, Dr. Dinna is a columnist at Sindo Newspaper and a contributor to The Jakarta Post, Kompas Daily, and Bangkok Post, writing on governance, diplomacy, and human rights. Her writings bridge scholarly insights with policy debates, making her a well-recognized voice in Indonesia’s international affairs.
Professional Engagements
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Chair, Healthcare and Employment Working Group – Transition Team of President Joko Widodo & Vice President Jusuf Kalla (Aug–Oct 2014)
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Indonesia’s Representative, ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) (2016–2018)
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Member, Selection Panel for the Indonesian Council of National Social Security (DJSN), appointed by President Joko Widodo (Apr–Oct 2019)
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Columnist & Op-Ed Contributor for major outlets including Sindo Newspaper, The Jakarta Post, Bangkok Post, and Kompas Daily
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Lecturer & Trainer for diplomats, government officials, and military officers on international affairs and public policy
Research Fellowships & Grants from:
- Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Jakarta
- Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS), Singapore
- Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta
- University of the Philippines, Diliman (Dissertation fieldwork, 2005–2007)
- Australian National University (2014, Indonesian Project Research Fellow)
- Nossal Institute, University of Melbourne & Knowledge Sector Reform–AUSAID (2014)
- World Health Organization (2019–2021)