TEDxUniversitas Brawijaya

Speakers

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• Aniza Helwa Mahanani

  Student of Universitas Brawijaya

  A female Informatics Engineering student who is passionate about and actively involved in the fields of organizations and communication. As one of the awardees of the Tanoto Foundation Scholarship, Helwa actively serves in the Project Department while continuously developing her passion for public speaking. Currently, she serves as a Google Student Ambassador 2026, promoting the culture of “Psychological Safety” within the academic environment. She aspires to create an ecosystem where every student feels empowered to explore and innovate without the fear of failure or judgment.

• Fariza Yuniar Rakhmawati, S.I.Kom., M.I.Kom

  Communication Studies Lecturer at Universitas Brawijaya

  An academic and expert in Communication Studies at Universitas Brawijaya, with a primary specialization in family communication. As a researcher, she extensively explores how interaction patterns and openness within households shape the mental resilience and identity of their members. Through her perspective, we will learn about the crucial role of parents and caregivers as individuals’ emotional anchors. She believes that a true home is built through warm and strategic communication skills, making the family the safest place for every individual to return to.

• Harleyava Princy Maryadi

  Actress

  A young woman who grew up with a spirit of exploration and boundless artistic expression, Leya Princy is known as an actress and public figure who brings authentic emotions to every character she portrays. Coming from an artistic family and having been familiar with the dynamics of life from an early age, Leya has grown into a confident, open-minded, and highly dedicated individual in her work, with a commitment to continuously inspire others through her journey and her roles in the Indonesian entertainment industry.

• Himawan Adi Nugroho

  Founder Humanies Project

  A social activist and humanitarian advocate, Himawan is actively involved in Humanies Project, a platform that consolidates young people's concern for social welfare and public policy issues. He also serves as a community leader of @greencitizen, a collective movement that mobilizes K-Pop fandoms to participate in social initiatives and humanitarian causes. Through his extensive experience, Himawan has led thousands of volunteers in disaster response efforts and nationwide donation campaigns. He believes that genuine empathy is the fundamental key to creating safe and supportive spaces for others, demonstrating that a true sense of family is built through emotional connections fostered within social movements.

• Natasha Keniraras

  Finalist of Miss Indonesia 2018

  A storyteller and content creator who graduated in Ocean Engineering from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), bringing a unique perspective on authenticity and emotional connectedness. With a distinguished background as one of the Top 16 finalists of Miss Indonesia 2018, representing West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), and as a member of the Paguyuban Cak & Ning Surabaya, she is now widely recognized through the identity of “CEO of Sexy Javanese Accent,” which she uses as an instrument of honest communication to celebrate her cultural roots.

• Ramadhova Majdi

  Content Creator Specialist

  Commonly known as Dhova on TikTok, he is a content creator who consistently educates young people about the importance of mental health and communication in romantic relationships. Beginning his journey from an interest in interpersonal dynamics, he is now actively managing various creative projects that highlight how an equal partnership can be built through openness. Through his perspective, Dhova invites us to see that the strength of a relationship lies in the ability of individuals to give each other space to grow and to love one another.