Ismail Hidayat

Ismail is a Project Manager at SecondMuse, based in Jakarta, Indonesia. He works across sustainability, climate, and program delivery in the Asia Pacific region. He is particularly interested in how collaboration across different sectors can help turn environmental and social goals into practical action.

He holds a Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University and brings experience across program management, environmental policy, sustainability, and international development. Having worked across different countries and institutional settings, he values collaboration, adaptability, and practical problem-solving, particularly when working on complex environmental and social challenges. He is especially interested in work that connects policy, people, and implementation, while staying attentive to the different realities that shape how change happens in practice.

Outside of work, Ismail enjoys discovering new cuisines, exploring new places, and spending time around art and design.