Dinny Jusuf

Dinny Jusuf is an Indonesian social entrepreneur and author based in Toraja, Sulawesi. With a background in corporate banking at Citibank and training consultancy, she later became Secretary General of Komnas Perempuan (National Commission on Anti-Violence Against Women). She founded TORAJAMELO and has published books on Indonesia’s handwoven textiles and Indigenous communities, earning recognition as an Ashoka Fellow. Dinny has also served as an Independent Commissioner of PT Sarinah, supporting women-led enterprises and Indonesian handicrafts. She is currently an advisor to Climarts.org, a Samdhana Fellow, and a board member of the Samdhana Institute, driven by her passion for culture, nature, and cross-cultural connections.