User:Abigail Laudesia/Veronica Colondam

Born: 12 February

Occupation: Social Entrepreneur

Spouse: Pieter Tanuri

Personal Life
Veronica Colondam is the founder and CEO of YCAB Foundation (Yayasan Cinta Anak Bangsa). Her life turning point started when she celebrated her 26th birthday. Despite living a well-off life, Veronica still feels emptiness in her heart. From her reflections on the meaning of life to the struggle over what legacy she will later leave in this world, Veronica continues to seek answers to this existential question. “How do I want to be remembered?” was the essential question that led to the establishment of YCAB in August 13,1999.

Expressing oneself and serving others through YCAB has been the answers of Veronica’s inner questions. Like other organizations, YCAB has gone through processes for the past 20 years. Veronica hopes that YCAB can maintain the social impact and continue to exist or without her in the future. Under Veronica’s leadership, YCAB has ranked 35th as the Top 500 NGO according to NGO Advisor, an independent media organization located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Education
1. Double degree in Communications and Public Relations & Masters in Social Sciences from Imperial College, London (2006)

2. INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Programme (2009)

3. Global Leadership and Public Policy for 21st Century, Harvard Kennedy School (2009)

4. Presencing Institute of Leadership, MIT (2010)

5. Oxford Impact Investing Programme by Saïd Business School (2013)

6. YGL Yale University Education Module, Leadership and Decision Making in the 21st Century. (2014)

7. YGL Harvard kennedy School, Leadership for System Change Program.

TV Programmes
1.    Big Circle, Metro TV, Indonesia (2016)

2.    Big Bang Show, Kompas TV, Indonesia (2017- present)

Book
Journey to Impact (2019)