Erina Gudono Graduates from Master’s Programme and International Internship at UNESCO
Erina Gudono has officially graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in the United States with outstanding academic results. She earned a Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership from the School of Social Policy & Practice with a perfect cumulative grade point average of 4.00. “Alhamdulillah, I have completed my first master’s degree at the University of Pennsylvania and an international internship at UNESCO,” Erina wrote on her Instagram account on Monday, 25 May.
Additionally, Erina was the sole student in her cohort to undertake a one-year internship at UNESCO, a significant opportunity for developing leadership and nonprofit management skills on an international scale. During her studies, she focused on various aspects of leadership and nonprofit organisation development.
The University of Pennsylvania is one of the world’s most prestigious institutions and a member of the Ivy League. Founded by Benjamin Franklin, it is renowned for its high academic standards and influential global alumni network spanning government, business, academia, and philanthropy.
At her graduation ceremony, she was accompanied by her daughter, Bebingah Sang Tansahayu; her husband, Kaesang Pangarep; her mother; and her sister, who all expressed support and pride in her achievement. Erina hopes to apply her knowledge and experience to benefit society, particularly in supporting social development, education, and youth empowerment.
Furthermore, Erina plans to pursue further higher education to deepen her academic and social expertise. Meanwhile, as campaign chair for Reynaldo, Kaesang Pangarep has pledged full commitment to overseeing the entire candidacy process and ensuring victory. The Chairman of the PSI Central Executive Board visited Mepa Boarding School in Nabire, Central Papua, on Thursday, 7 May 2026; met with Wanusau indigenous leader Alfons Kambu in Maybrat, Sorong, Southwest Papua; received warm welcomes from multi-faith leaders and communities during his visit to Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, on Saturday, 2 May; and led a major PSI consolidation in Lampung through the Regional Coordination Meeting (Rakorwil).