Reni Windari is currently pursuing a Master's in Public Administration in International Development at Harvard University, USA. She holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Indonesia, has a decade of experience working at the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, focusing on managing education endowment funds and educational aid programs, including scholarships and research funding. Her research interest lies in the intersection between public finance and education, with a particular interest in optimising government support to improve access to education as a means to alleviate poverty and enhance social welfare. Reni is particularly interested in exploring education policies in Cambodia, especially in relation to their impact on reducing inequalities.