People Behind The Storylab

Malida Magista is a health communication practitioner focused on public advocacy through evidence-based research and strategic communication. She bridges the gap between scientific research and public health practice, with an emphasis on socioeconomic and cultural contexts. She leads capacity-building initiatives and crowdsourcing, promoting social health innovation.

Notable Projects:

  • Social Innovation in Health Initiative Indonesia – a member of the global SIHI network, dedicated to identifying, documenting, and disseminating innovative health solutions.

  • TDR Global Asia – focused on communication and engagement with the TDR Global research community across Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific regions.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Knowledge dissemination and communication

  • Digital media and communication

  • Social innovation in health

Malida Magista

Muhammad Ali Mahrus is a media and communication specialist with extensive experience in public health and community engagement. He connects research with effective storytelling, ensuring scientific findings reach broader audiences. With expertise in event organizing, photography, and content creation, he drives impactful advocacy and community outreach initiatives. He specializes in transforming scientific papers into engaging, accessible popular writings to bridge the gap between research and the public.

Notable Projects:

  • Zero TB Yogyakarta – An implementation research project focused on tuberculosis elimination using portable X-ray technology

  • World Mosquito Program Yogyakarta – A global initiative leveraging Wolbachia technology to reduce dengue transmission.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Digital content creation and storytelling

  • Scientific writing and popular science communication

  • Community engagement

Muhammad Ali Mahrus

Sylva Haryosaputro is a communication enthusiast with a strong interest in social communication studies. His expertise supports his ability to build meaningful interactions, communicate effectively, and solve problems in diverse environments. He is passionate about organizing events and building networks to amplify the impact of the projects he’s involved in. Sylva also enjoys exploring social media trends and audience behavior to better understand and engage with target audiences, helping him gain their interest, understanding, and support.

Professional Affiliations:

  • Media and Communication Officer at Center for Tropical Medicine UGM

Areas of Expertise:

  • Event Planning & Community Engagement

  • Digital Content Creation & Management

  • Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Relations

  • Media Production (Writing, Photography, Podcast)

Sylva Haryosaputro

Dedi is a digital content creator specializing in video production, social media content, and graphic design. With a background in communication science, he has professional experience in media and communication, particularly in the health and technology sectors. Currently, he plays a key role in research dissemination and strategic digital content creation as a Media & Communication Officer at the Center for Tropical Medicine UGM. His expertise includes managing creative projects and video production, translating research into engaging and digestible content for diverse audiences.

Professional Affiliations:

  • Media and Communication Officer at Center for Tropical Medicine UGM

Areas of Expertise:

  • Video production &

  • Digital media & content creation

  • Research knowledge dissemination

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