Welcoming Francisca Indarsiani and Gerardo Díaz to the IWCA Global Team
The International Women’s Coffee Alliance is pleased to welcome two accomplished leaders to our global coordination team: Francisca Indarsiani, Regional Coordinator for Asia and Oceania, and Gerardo Díaz, Regional Coordinator for Consuming Country Chapters.
Both bring deep experience, global perspective, and a shared commitment to strengthening collaboration across the coffee value chain.
Francisca Indarsiani
Regional Coordinator, Asia & Oceania
Francisca Indarsiani brings more than two decades of leadership across public policy, environmental protection, and community-centered economic development. With two doctoral degrees and a career spanning diplomacy, international development, and grassroots action, Francisca embodies the kind of systems-level thinking IWCA values.
In 2009, Francisca co-founded the Indonesian Rainforest Foundation (IRF) in response to the accelerating degradation of Indonesia’s natural resources. Under IRF’s mandate, more than 36,000 community members in Central Java participated in reforestation efforts, restoring 15.3 hectares with 153,000 mangrove trees. She also helped 225 spice farmers achieve international organic certification—reopening access to global markets and improving livelihoods.
Francisca’s career bridges community realities and institutional policy. Her work has included senior advisory and leadership roles with the Embassy of Canada, Cowater International, Agriconsulting Europe, AETS Consulting, and Trippcons International Consulting, as well as World Bank–linked diagnostic studies and EU and DFAT-funded programs. Across these roles, she has led capacity-building initiatives, advised governments, and strengthened civil society organizations—often with a specific focus on women-led enterprises and inclusive economic growth.
As President of the IWCA Indonesia Chapter, Francisca has also been a leading voice on the evolution of Indonesia’s coffee market. With domestic consumption now reaching 4.8 million bags, she points to the rise of delivery platforms and café culture as powerful drivers of connection and opportunity—especially for younger generations and working professionals. Her perspective reflects a nuanced understanding of both producing and consuming dynamics within Asia’s rapidly changing coffee landscape.
As Regional Coordinator for Asia and Oceania, Francisca will support chapters across diverse geographies and cultures, helping translate local realities into shared strategy while nurturing leadership across the region.
Gerardo Díaz
Regional Coordinator, Consuming Country Chapters
IWCA is also pleased to welcome Gerardo Díaz as Regional Coordinator for IWCA Chapters in Coffee Consuming Countries. Gerardo brings a well-rounded perspective shaped by years of leadership across coffee production, processing, quality, and specialty market engagement—connecting origin realities with consuming-market dynamics.
Gerardo’s experience spans senior roles in specialty supply chains, including serving as Specialty Coffee Coordinator at ofi, where he worked at the intersection of quality, processing, and market access. His career has included production leadership, consulting, and advisory work across Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia, with a consistent focus on strengthening producer capacity, improving quality outcomes, and creating resilience amid market volatility.
In addition to his global experience, Gerardo is deeply grounded at origin. As Managing Director of Hacienda Los Arcos in Guatemala, he remains closely connected to the day-to-day realities of coffee production—ensuring his strategic work is informed by practical, on-the-ground insight.
In his role with IWCA, Gerardo will support consuming country chapters by strengthening coordination, communication, and strategic alignment across markets where coffee is bought, roasted, and consumed. His background positions him to help translate consuming-market engagement into meaningful, responsible connections with women throughout the global coffee value chain.
Welcome Francisca and Gerardo!