Stelita Ladia Marsha
Jakarta
Summary
With over 15 years of experience, I have worked in government, not-for-profit agencies, the private sector, and the media. My expertise includes public affairs, government relations, policymaking, and crisis management. I bring a unique blend of skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration, along with a fresh perspective and a solid commitment to quality and success. My adaptability and proactive approach have been recognized as key to delivering effective solutions.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
INDONESIAN HERITAGE AGENCY, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, CULTURE, RESEARCH, AND TECHNOLOGY
5 2024 - Current
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for 18 museums and 34 heritage sites
- Established strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for collaborative problem-solving.
EXPERT STAFF
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, CULTURE, RESEARCH, AND TECHNOLOGY
03.2020 - Current
- Provide strategic communication and public engagement counsel to the minister and high officials
- Support at least 30 major policymaking
- Coordinate programs, campaigns and events
- Coordinate national, sub-national, and grassroots stakeholders
- Manage issues and crises
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
USAID
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Design and evaluate advocacy and communication programs on good governance and anti-corruption
- Supervise programs implemented by sub-national governments and CSOs
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
ASSISTANT SPECIAL STAFF TO THE PRESIDENT (ECHELON II)
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Provide strategic communication counsel for the president
- Coordinate national campaign, event and promotion with national, sub-national, and grassroots stakeholders
- Support political campaign
- Manage issues and crises
- Data communication
MANAGER, REPUTATION
EDELMAN
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Provide strategic counsel on marketing and communication
- Manage a team and USD 500,000 portfolio clients with vast campaign and locations across Southeast Asia
- Manage government and grassroots stakeholders
- Lead community outreach
DEPUTY MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
EDELMAN
04.2014 - 08.2017
- Manage a team and a USD 250,000 portfolio with clients in the development sector and international trade
- Manage issues and crises
- Coordinate multi-stakeholder partnerships
SENIOR CONSULTANT, DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION
EDELMAN
07.2013 - 03.2014
- Manage accounts on good governance, environment, climate change, education, trade, and international cooperation
- Manage issues and crises
- Manage budget, events, media relations, government relations, community outreach, and reporting
JOURNALIST
VOICE OF AMERICA
04.2012 - 04.2013
- Host TV programs
- Host news programs for 200 TV and radio affiliates in Indonesia
COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME
02.2011 - 04.2012
- Coordinate national outreach and policy advocacy on anti-corruption
- Create a network of government counterparts, donor communities, NGOs, CSOs, and the media
BROADCASTER AND PRODUCER
MRA MEDIA GROUP
08.2004 - 03.2012
- Developed and hosted the first-of-its-kind socio-political radio program for the youth
- Train junior broadcasters in public speaking and creative courses
COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Develop, implement, and evaluate advocacy strategy
- Fund-raise
COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME
10.2009 - 12.2009
- Facilitate meetings and workshops on HIV and drug demand reduction
- Establish relations with UN agencies, the Government of Indonesia, donors, beneficiaries, and the media
Education
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Public Relations
University of Indonesia
Jawa Barat 08.2004 - 08.2008
Awards
- PR Awards Southeast Asia for Best PR-led Integrated Communications (2015)
- Chairman's Quality Award in Client Service (2015)
- International Business Awards for Best Team (2014)
- Asia-Pacific Sabre Awards for Best Insight and Innovation (2014)
Timeline
EXPERT STAFF
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, CULTURE, RESEARCH, AND TECHNOLOGY
03.2020 - Current
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
USAID
12.2019 - 03.2020
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
ASSISTANT SPECIAL STAFF TO THE PRESIDENT (ECHELON II)
06.2018 - 10.2019
MANAGER, REPUTATION
EDELMAN
09.2017 - 06.2018
DEPUTY MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
EDELMAN
04.2014 - 08.2017
SENIOR CONSULTANT, DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION
EDELMAN
07.2013 - 03.2014
JOURNALIST
VOICE OF AMERICA
04.2012 - 04.2013
COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME
02.2011 - 04.2012
COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME
01.2010 - 01.2011
COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME
10.2009 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Public Relations
University of Indonesia
08.2004 - 08.2008
BROADCASTER AND PRODUCER
MRA MEDIA GROUP
08.2004 - 03.2012
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
INDONESIAN HERITAGE AGENCY, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, CULTURE, RESEARCH, AND TECHNOLOGY
5 2024 - Current
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