Indah Rufiati is from the archipelago nation of Indonesia and has worked with small-scale fishing communities for more than thirteen years. Indah has bachelor degree in Fisheries Science and masters degree in Environmental Science. In her role as Head of Data for Decision-Making at Blue Ventures (BV), Indah supports communities to revitalise traditional fisheries practices, safeguard local institutions, enhance value chains and improve financial inclusion. She is also responsible for sharing insights from the Indo-Pacific region and working with multiple countries to align strategies, develop technical tools and lead research initiatives that can be applied across all countries where BV works. Indah has a passion for data and has played a central role in the rollout of BV’s ground-breaking data system, enabling fishers and partner communities across 14 countries to monitor their fisheries in real time. Indah is also an accomplished artist. Her love for the marine environment inspires her paintings and sets the tone for an award-winning film she directed on community-based fisheries management. Indah is deeply committed to community-based conservation and fisheries management and has extensive lived experience on the frontlines of the ocean emergency. This has given her uniquely valuable insights into building lasting relationships, not only with coastal fishers but with researchers, practitioners and government representatives.