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Deris Nagara

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Personal Details

Deris Nagara '24 (he/him/his)

Program: MPA

Concentration: Economic and Political Development

Specialization: International Organizations and United Nations Studies

Hometown: Ciamis, Jawa Barat, Indonesia

Deris is currently serving as the President of SIPA Students Association (SIPASA) 2023. Besides, he is a Youth and Educational Influencer. As a person who has a deep interest and passion for intercultural exchange, leadership quality, and community engagement, he has dedicated his life to advancing the fields of youth empowerment, community development, and education quality for more than 9 years since 2013. Mojang Jajaka Ciamis, a recognized local youth organization in Indonesia, has driven him to participate directly in the policy-making and on-field initiatives. Involving in community engagement and knowledge sharing with people from diverse walks of life had become a humble privilege that enriched his understanding of the beauty of human interactions, which enhanced his solitude in making a harmonious place to live. He always hold on to the Indonesian motto, “Bhinneka Tunggal Ika”, meaning unity in diversity. He received Inspiring Youth (Pemuda Inspiratif) 2021 and The Great Youth 2022 (Pemuda Hebat) prizes. He has been appointed as one of the ASEAN youth leaders from Indonesia in various multilateral youth forums to provide recommendations for the advancement of people-to-people advancement globally.