Taiwan Campaign Strategy and Organising Fellowship

Katerina (Kat) has over 15 years of experience as a community organiser in Australian Environmental NGOs and on election campaigns. She also founded and ran a Climate NGO, Climate for Change, for six years. Through this work, Kat has designed and delivered a wide range of workshops and training programs, both online and in-person. Kat is passionate about fostering collaborative learning, and specialises in designing safe spaces for individuals to connect, share, and grow together. Kat's subject matter expertise spans various areas such as community organising, persuasive conversations, public narrative, coaching, social change, and project management. In her spare time, Kat enjoys spending time in nature and with family and friends and developing skills in off-grid living.

Francis, an avid campaigner and organizer, ignited his activism in 1984 during the Marcos dictatorship, fighting for democratic rights in the Philippines. Transitioning to the non-profit sector in the early 1990s, he embraced sustainable development, highlighted by the 1992 Earth Summit. Actively working on environmental issues, he collaborated with Greenpeace Southeast Asia and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC).Driven by a growing interest in humanitarianism, he engages in various efforts in his homeland. As a facilitator in campaign organizing, leadership, project management, and nonviolent social change, Francis aspires to teach Civics Education someday, nurturing knowledge and empowerment.

Alex is an activist educator, facilitator, and organizational leader. She specializes in unleashing people's potential through participatory processes that foster connection, joy, and dismantle limiting narratives. As co-founder and Managing Director of AktivAsia, she ensures impactful programs, managing resource allocation and expansion to new areas with emerging needs. With nearly 30 years of experience in environment, social justice, and international development in the Asia Pacific, Alex spent 13 years in Indonesia, a place close to her heart. Co-founder and Managing Director of AktivAsia, previously led Hijau Biru, a team of bilingual educators focusing on facilitation, design, monitoring, evaluation, and strategic planning. In her free time, Alex enjoys busking with her guitar as a singer-songwriter.

Didit is AktivAsia's Indonesia Lead and previously was Climate and Energy Campaigner at Greenpeace Indonesia for over 17 years. His activism began in college, organising student-labor movements and co-founding a lasting worker union. Environmental issues have always had a special place in his heart, so after college he joined Greenpeace. His main focus was on climate and energy issues, working alongside communities directly affected by coal plants in Java and Bali. He engages diverse audiences, raising awareness and advocating for renewable energy. Known for creative, cross-sector approaches, Didit brings fresh and impactful approaches to his campaigns, ensuring they remain dynamic and engaging.

Elainne is an engineer and a community worker with a passion for working with communities in solving their problems and making science and technology work for the people. She was part of the first nationwide hazard mapping project in the Philippines before getting involved in the development sector through the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities or ICSC where she worked on different studies and partnerships to integrate climate action in governance and policy making for sustainable development. After obtaining her master’s degree, she took on the role of the Program Manager in AktivAsia Philippines with the hopes of empowering people to win their own campaigns through workshops and alliance building. She likes to travel and listen to ambient and worship music along with her interests in the application of systems thinking and complexity theory as well as her knowledge in Korean language and culture.

Jiewoo Kim is AktivAsia’s Korea Strategic Partnership Manager, with over a decade of experience as an environmental activist and campaigner. With a deep understanding of advocacy and sustainability, Jiewoo plays a key role in strengthening programs in Korea. Her strategic insights and fresh perspectives enhance collaborative efforts, driving impactful environmental initiatives. Passionate about creating meaningful change, Jiewoo works to build strong partnerships and innovative campaigns that address pressing environmental challenges. Through her expertise and dedication, she contributes to advancing sustainability and fostering a more resilient environmental movement in Korea.

Nurul is a dedicated researcher and lecturer with over 20 years' experience in economic development, and project and organisational management. At AktivAsia Nurul coordinates organisational governance and program monitoring and evaluation. In her career, Nurul has contributed significantly to diverse projects across civil society, universities, and international development. Outside work, Nurul immerses herself in the world of literature. She is also an avid traveller, exploring new places and gaining valuable insights from different cultures. Above all, she cherishes moments spent with her family. 

Dr. Milan Chen is a seasoned expert with over ten years of experience in climate and energy policy development throughout the Asia-Pacific region. She leads on Solutions for Our Climate (SFOC) works in Taiwan, focusing on scaling up renewable energy. Previously, Milan was a consultant to Sequoia Climate Foundation and environment lead of Iberdrola, where she contributed to offshore wind projects and developed sustainability strategies. Outside of her professional life, Milan enjoys swing dancing and trekking, which add a fun and adventurous dimension to her INTJ personality.

Xiou Nan has spent the past eight years advocating for mining reform legislation, which was successfully passed last year. Their work also includes extensive research on forest conservation. Currently, they are actively involved in energy reform efforts in Taiwan, opposing nuclear power and promoting clean energy. A key aspect of their work is addressing power imbalances among stakeholders. However, the greatest challenge they face is fostering dialogue and communication between political actors, social justice movements, and advocacy goals. Through research and policy engagement, Xiou Nan continues to work toward a more equitable and sustainable futur

Yan-Ting Lin is a policy analyst at Solutions for Our Climate (SFOC), specialising in Taiwan's gas policy and legislation. He is a member of the Carbon Fee Rate Review Committee of Taiwan's Ministry of the Environment. Previously, he worked at the Environmental Rights Foundation (ERF) and the Taiwan Climate Action Network (TCAN), where he played a key role in drafting and advocating for Taiwan's Climate Law. He holds an LL.M. and a degree in geography from National Taiwan University and is a plaintiff in Taiwan's Climate Constitutional Lawsuit challenging Taiwan's carbon reduction targets.