Researcher

Biography

Alegra Wolter (she/they) is a PhD candidate at the Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney. She previously completed her Master of Global Health and Master of Public Health at UNSW Sydney. She has a medical background from Indonesia (general practitioner). She spends most of her time working as a researcher and development professional, championing global health and human rights advocacy. In addition to her research roles, she chairs the Advisory Board...view more

Alegra Wolter (she/they) is a PhD candidate at the Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney. She previously completed her Master of Global Health and Master of Public Health at UNSW Sydney. She has a medical background from Indonesia (general practitioner). She spends most of her time working as a researcher and development professional, championing global health and human rights advocacy. In addition to her research roles, she chairs the Advisory Board of Perkumpulan Suara Kita (an Indonesian LGBTQI+ NGO), serves on the International Trans Fund grant-making panel, and continues her clinical practice at Angsamerah Clinic. Her previous roles include Gender, Equity, and Human Rights Officer at WHO Indonesia and Head of Partnerships at Docquity. She has also held consultant, panel, and voluntary roles with the International AIDS Society, GATE, ILGA World, Women’s Fund Asia, Youth LEAD, Asia Pacific Transgender Network, IWRAW Asia Pacific, ACON, and Atma Jaya’s HIV/AIDS Research Center. Recognized as Indonesia’s first openly transgender doctor, Alegra has shared her work and advocacy globally.

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Publications

by Dr Alegra Wolter