Etik Meiwati studied S1 in Economic Management at Krisnadwipayana University. Her career began with becoming a Program Officer of PT. Remdec since 1995. She has also been involved in several organizations such as Insist Yogyakarta and PT. Kawanusa. In recent years, publications related to democracy, community development and disaster management have been published. Her experience as a consultant has been ongoing since 1998 by assisting government and non-government institutions.
