Bachelor's in Political Science, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada; Master's in Political Science, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, Canada; 2000, Doctorate on Preventive Diplomacy, London School of Economics. 1987, with Department of Foreign Affairs, Indonesia, including: 1999, Spokesperson for Task Force for the Implementation of Popular Consultation in East Timor; posted to Dili, London and Washington DC; 2002-04, Director, North American Affairs; 2004-10, Special Staff Member, International Affairs and Presidential Spokesperson for President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Since September 2010, current position. 2008, Indonesia Sherpa for G-8 Outreach Summit meeting, Hokkaido, Japan. 2009, produced Remarkable Indonesia, short film clips to project Indonesia's transformation into democracy, which aired on CNN, CNBC, Al Jazeera, BBC and other international stations. Author of five books including Harus Bisa, a best seller in Indonesia (2008).