Aria is the Director and Chief Risk and Sustainability Officer (CRSO) of Amartha. This financial technology startup focuses its mission on providing affordable and flexible financial services for women micro-entrepreneurs in rural areas. Aria is also appointed by the Indonesian Government as the Advocate for Women Empowerment at G20. Prior to Amartha, Aria was a banker with MUFG Bank and Citibank NA in Jakarta. In June 2015, Aria received the YSEALI Fellowship award from President Barack Obama for his contribution in promoting public-private partnership, especially in innovating rural finance sectors, promoting financial inclusion, and women empowerment. Aria holds a Master’s degree in Sustainable Development, Gender, and Poverty from SOAS University of London.