Our Team
As the 7th Korean Co-Director of KIFC, Jeong was appointed by KFS in January 2025. He holds a master's in forestry from Jeonbuk National University, Korea. Before joining KIFC, he worked as the Director-General of the Western Regional Office of KFS. Due to his service and dedication, Jeong received several awards from the Korean Government, including Presidential and Prime Minister's Citations.
Jeong Cheol-ho
Korean Co-Director
Kuswandono was assigned as the 5th Indonesian Co-Director of KIFC since September 2023. He holds a master's degree from the Biodiversity Conservation Program at IPB University. Before joining KIFC, he worked as the head of Way Kambas and Gunung Ciremai National Parks. He also served as the deputy director of the public relations bureau of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF).
Kuswandono
Indonesian Co-Director
Kim was appointed as the Project Manager of the Peatland Project in 2020. He graduated from Chonnam National University, Korea. After completing the Officer Candidate Course in 2001, he served as an FSO at the 20th Division and as a Liaison Officer at the 7th Corps Artillery in the Republic of Korea Army. In addition, Kim is also actively involved in the World Organization of the Scout Movement.
Kim Hyoung Gyun
Expert on Communication and Project Management
Syifa graduated from IPB University, majoring in Forest Management. She joined KIFC in 2015 as a project officer for the project management unit of the Korea-Indonesia FMU/REDD+ joint project at Tasik Besar Serkap, Riau Province. After the project was completed, Syifa continued her career at KIFC in an administrative role.
Syifa Alfiati
Senior Administrative Officer
Debora joined KIFC in 2022 and was responsible for the development of forest and land fire management project in Palembang as a project officer. In her role, she provides support in managing resources, implementing project activities, and monitoring progress. Additionally, she completed her bachelor's degree in forestry at IPB University in 2021.
Debora R. R. Sitompul
Project Officer (Forest Fire)
Sekar graduated from Faculty of Forestry and Environment, IPB University in 2022. She joined KIFC in 2023 and responsible for the peatland restoration project in Jambi as a project officer. In her role, she provides support in managing resources, implementing project activities, and monitoring progress. Previously, she worked in a consulting company related to the permit in forestry.
Sekar Faadiya
Project Officer (Peatland)