Dr. Dewi Puspitorini Promotes the Vision of Alumni Association of the University of Indonesia (Alumni University of Indonesia) as a National Innovation Center
Jakarta – Ahead of the Direct Election (Pemila) for the Chairperson of the University of Indonesia Alumni Association (ILUNI UI) for the 2025–2028 period, Dr. Dewi Puspitorini has emerged as a figure with a transformative vision.
He is committed to encouraging ALUNI UI to transform into a national innovation center capable of making real contributions to the advancement of alumni and the nation.
Supported by a long track record in academics, social work, and organizational leadership, Dr. Dewi believes that ALUNI UI has great potential to produce strategic solutions for Indonesia.
“The UI Alumni Association is not just a place for nostalgia, but must become a strategic force that makes a real contribution to national and humanitarian life,” he stressed.
His ideas include strengthening transparent organizational governance, increasing cross-generational participation, and establishing programs based on collaboration and innovation. He aims to make ALUNI UI a social laboratory to incubate strategic alumni ideas to address current challenges, from economic resilience to digital transformation.
During a dialogue tour to Bandung, Surabaya, Medan, and Makassar, Dr. Dewi raised the issues of empowering young alumni, digitizing ILUNI services, strengthening alumni-mentored MSMEs, and partnering with campus communities and the business world. This inclusive approach received a positive response from various alumni groups.
The General Chair of ILUNI UI, Didit Ratam, emphasized the importance of choosing a leader who has a strong vision and the ability to execute.
“This contest of ideas isn’t just about ideas, but also about execution skills, leadership, and collaborative initiatives in implementing real programs,” he said.
Similarly, the General Chair of ILUNI FKUI, Wawan Mulyawan, came down to support the importance of ILUNI leaders who uphold the spirit of togetherness.
“The future leader of the UI Alumni Association must be able to bridge the spirit of togetherness with concrete action. Dr. Dewi has that track record and capacity,” said Wawan.
Dr. Dewi’s compassionate role was evident during the 2022 Cianjur earthquake. Together with Team 1 and Team 2 of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia (FKUI), she mobilized medical assistance, including orthopedic surgery and anesthesia at the Bhayangkara Cianjur Hospital, as well as medical services in refugee camps.
Through a transformative approach, Dr. Dewi Puspitorini offers a new direction for ALUNI UI as a national innovation center that is relevant and impactful for alumni and the nation.*
