Building Stronger Communities, Together

Our Core Team

TMN is driven by a multidisciplinary team with experience in community development, capacity building, and program delivery. We work at the intersection of skills, entrepreneurship, and local partnerships to create sustainable economic opportunities for women and youth.

Ira Sudargo

Founder & Managing Director

Focus: Strategy, Partnerships, and Program Leadership

Ira Sudargo brings over 25 years of experience leading development initiatives and building partnerships across government, donors, and communities. She sets the strategic direction for TMN, ensuring programs are grounded in local needs and deliver sustainable, measurable impact.

• Leads organizational strategy and cross-sector partnerships

• Oversees program development focused on livelihoods and community empowerment

• Guides implementation to ensure scalable and sustainable impact

Tutuk Ekawati

Senior Capacity Building & Livelihoods Specialist

Focus: Community Empowerment, Training, Microenterprise Development

Tutuk Ekawati brings over 30 years of experience working across Asia in community development and capacity building. She specializes in designing practical training and livelihood programs that support women and underserved communities in building sustainable income opportunities.

• Develops training programs and curriculum for community and livelihood initiatives

• Supports microenterprise development and income-generating activities

• Works with local stakeholders to strengthen program delivery and long-term impact

Mulus Budianto

Data & Systems Specialist

Focus: Data Systems, Monitoring, and Program Effectiveness

Mulus Budianto is a data and systems specialist with over 25 years of experience supporting development programs. He focuses on building practical systems that strengthen monitoring, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.

• Develops data systems to support monitoring and evaluation

• Strengthens reporting and accountability across programs

• Supports data-driven planning to improve program outcomes

Hisworo Hamdani

Project Operations & Technical Specialist

Focus: Project Delivery, Technical Implementation, Community Engagement

Hisworo Ramdani has over 20 years of experience managing development projects and working closely with technical teams and communities. He ensures programs are effectively implemented and translated into practical, on-the-ground results.

• Leads project implementation and multi-stakeholder coordination

• Provides technical oversight to ensure quality and effectiveness

• Supports community engagement and execution of field activities