Wulan assumed the position of Student Affairs Coordinator at the Binus University International Undergraduate Program in 2008. Her role included overseeing non-academic activities, providing counseling services, and facilitating community development programs for students. In 2011, Wulan broadened her engagement by joining the International Business program, where she taught courses emphasizing ethics and human behavior. Later, in 2019, she resumed her role as Counseling Section Head at the Student Advisory & Support Center (SASC), focusing primarily on delivering counseling services to students.
As a seasoned clinical psychologist, Wulan has made substantial contributions to national and international humanitarian agencies. She maintains a steadfast commitment to involvement in social causes within non-profit sectors. Specializing in crisis intervention and trauma recovery, Wulan co-established Lentera Sintas Indonesia in 2011, an NGO dedicated to providing psychological assistance to victims of sexual violence. Additionally, she showcased her diplomatic skills through participation in Track II Diplomacy programs for non-state actors in New Zealand and the MIKTA (Mexico, Indonesia, Korea, Turkey & Australia) Middle Power Countries Assembly.
Wulan completed her PhD in Political Psychology at the University of Indonesia. She expanded her research interests to include group behavior, strategic foresight, and peacebuilding initiatives.
Qualifications
2018 – 2023 University of Indonesia, PhD in Psychology
2002 – 2004 University of Indonesia, Master in Clinical Psychology
1997 – 2002 Atma Jaya Catholic University, Bachelor in Psychology
Research Interests
In relevance with her dissertation research, Wulan’s focus includes religious intolerance, collective actions, non-violent extremism, political narratives and peacebuilding initiatives.
Ongoing Research Projects
- Wulandari, R., and Poerwandari, E.K., [2019], “Are You One of Us?” Points of Social Exclusion amongst Youths of Diverse Religious Groups in Indonesia
- Wulandari, R. [2019], Can’t Fight Faith
- Wulandari, R., and Milla, N.M., [2020], Hijra – A Spiritual Transformation Or An Identity Shift?
- Safety still a concern for women taking Jakarta public transport, commentary article for Channel News Asia [under review]
Conference Proceedings & Publications
- Lukito, L. C., Erwin, A., Purnama, J., & Danoekoesoemo, W. (2016). Social media user personality classification using computational linguistic. 2016 8th International Conference on Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (ICITEE). doi:10.1109/iciteed.2016.7863313
- Wulandari, R. (2018). WOMEN’S ECONOMIC INCLUSION–A CALL FOR COLLECTIVE EFFORTS. Journal of Business Strategy and Execution, 10(1), 61-77.
- Wulandari, R. (2019). Project CERITA–A Peacebuilding Initiative through Storytelling. Social Economics and Ecology International Journal, 3(2), 22-26.
Conference Presenter
- Wulandari, R., Kristopo, H., and Amelia, A. (2018). Social Identity Conflict & Inclusion In Indonesian Films – Portrayals of Diverse Communities, presented at the International Conference on Language, Literature, Culture, and Citizenship (IC2L2C), Jakarta, 2018. Indonesia
- Wulandari, R., and Amelia, A. (2017). The compliance of documentary films with ethical standards: The case of ‘Nikah Muda, Malu Dong ‘ON’, and Markonah’, presented at the International Conference on Productivity and Sustainability in Social and Behavioral Studies (ICSBS), Jakarta, 2017. Indonesia
Academic Journal Reviewer
- MAKARA Hubs-Asia
- Jurnal Psikologi Sosial [JPS]
Other Projects and Credentials
2017 – ongoing Project CERITA, a peacebuilding initiative by The Habibie Center to promote tolerance and inclusivity, conducted in cities in Indonesia and expanding to ASEAN countries
2017 – ongoing Certified National Trainer for Active Citizens program by the British Council
2018 – 2019 BINUS Executive Education – Trainer for Daiichi Young Leadership Program
Selected Exposure
Cochrane, J. (2017, December 09). In Indonesia, Women Begin to Fight ‘Epidemic’ of Street Harassment. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/09/world/asia/indonesia-sexual-harassment.html
Kuhlewein, M., & Octaviani, R. (2018, November 29). Contesting Culture of Sexual Violence against Indonesian Women. Retrieved from https://en.tempo.co/read/923858/contesting-culture-of-sexual-violence-against-indonesian-women/full&view=ok
Lestari, S. (2017, October 21). 100 Women: Pengalaman korban perkosaan saat melapor ke polisi – BBC News Indonesia. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/indonesia/indonesia-41691743
Priherdityo, E. (2016, July 22). Pelecehan Seksual Verbal Dianggap Lumrah di Indonesia. Retrieved from https://www.cnnindonesia.com/gaya-hidup/20160722103508-277-146296/pelecehan-seksual-verbal-dianggap-lumrah-di-indonesia
Savitri, N. (2018, December 26). Pemahaman Tentang Kekerasan Seksual Bisa Ganjal Perlindungan Korban. Retrieved from https://www.abc.net.au/indonesian/2018-12-26/uncompleted_perempuan-korban-kekerasan-seksual-menanti-kepastia/10644880