About us
Who We Are?
Founded in 2022, Cognitia is Strategic Consulting who dedicated to bridging gaps between local communities, markets, and institutions. Our works is grounded in evidence, driven by impact, and shaped by local realities. We have a team of full experts with proven track records and years of experience in their respective fields

Our Teams

Eko Prasetiyo
Strategic Advisory
Experienced consultant specializing in access to finance and economic growth programs. With over a decade of experience in developing innovative financing solutions for MSMEs and rural communities, he has worked extensively on value chain financing, SME development, and digital agriculture strategies.

Faizah Izdihar
Senior Lead Consultant
Experienced consultant with years of works in enhancing financial literacy, agriculture & food system, environment and livelihood . Skilled in research on women’s access to finance and agriculture, she has worked on innovative financing solutions for agricultural MSMEs in DFAT-funded programs. Faizah has also supported youth financial inclusion programs by Otoritas Jasa Keuangan and Asian Development Bank, focusing on youth empowerment, financial literacy, and community partnerships in Eastern Indonesia.

Nurul Azizah
Senior Consultant
Experienced consultant with multidisciplinary expertise in climate-smart agriculture, systems thinking, and inclusive rural development. Through her work in internationally funded development programmes, Nurul has applied the market systems approach to shape inclusive business strategies for agri-SMEs and contributed to programme design, policy recommendations, and community-based interventions across Indonesia. Actively publishing on climate adaptation, seed systems, and gender inclusion, she bridges research and real-world impact to drive systemic change.
- Email:nurul.azizah@cognitia.id

Raras Puspa Dewi
Consultant
Raras has experience in enhancing ICT literacy and accessibility across agriculture, crop protection management, environmental sustainability, and livelihood development. She has worked on ICT and crop protection initiatives for agricultural landscapes under DFAT-funded programs, been involved in fertilizer market watch studies in Indonesia, conducted research on the empowerment and commercial value of women sales agents within the crop protection industry, as well as participated in joint action research on precision irrigation technology in collaboration with international providers. Beyond development programs, Raras has also worked in private industries, including finance, plantation, also consulting and project management, providing a broad and innovative perspective on business strategy and agricultural development.

Diva Putri Hendarto
Corporate Communication Officer
A passionate Corporate Communication Officer with a strong background in public relations and digital marketing. Diva has hands-on experience managing communication strategies, media relations, and digital content strategy across various organizations, including building strong media relations for Skills for Jobs and Talenta AI Indonesia under the Microsoft Project. Diva also supported the ASEAN AI Nonprofit Summit 2024 by Microsoft
- Email:diva.putri@cognitia.id

Dhany Hidayat
IT Officer
Experienced IT Officer with a strong foundation in front-end development using React.js, Next.js, WordPress and other tech stacks, combined with a broader understanding of IT systems, support, and infrastructure. Known for delivering responsive and maintainable user interfaces, Dhany also ensures the stability, security, and performance of IT systems within the organization. With meticulous attention to detail and a solution-oriented mindset, Dhany effectively bridges the gap between design, development, and operational need, contributing to both seamless user experiences and organizational productivity.
- Email:dhany@cognitia.id
Why Partner With Us?

Contextual Intelligence
Grounded understanding of rural dynamics, MSMEs, and the Indonesian policy landscape

Applied Research + Action
We combine rigorous research with practical implementation and learning

Partnership-Oriented
Trusted by donors, local governments, private sector, and CSOs for collaborative problem-solving

Agile & Local
Lean and adaptive team structure enables rapid deployment and locally embedded operations