Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Ploypilin 'Ploy' Kasemsuk
Program Designer · Practitioner · Facilitator
Currently based in Chiang Mai, Thailand | Open to remote workMy work moves across civic, social impact, and climate initiatives. I design and coordinate programs that require both clarity and care. Alongside institutional work, I hold one-on-one practice for those navigating change, identity, and transition.
Sep 2022 – Present
Remote
Young Advocates For Democracy (YA4D)
Supported by Heinrich Böll Foundation
Thailand Representative
I coordinate regional youth initiatives focused on democracy and wellbeing. My role involves program design, stakeholder alignment, and cross-border collaboration with partners, experts, and institutional actors. I have supported international gatherings and facilitated dialogue in contexts that require both political sensitivity and operational clarity.
Sep 2024 – Nov 2025
Remote
Creative Climate Fellowship
Supported by Global Strategic Communications Council
Fellowship Program Coordinator
I supported the design and delivery of a regional climate fellowship, guiding fellows through structured learning, campaign development, and collaborative outputs. I managed timelines, communication, and program flow, serving as the connective layer between fellows, mentors, and institutional partners.
May 2022 – Oct 2022
Remote
RISE IMPACT (Venture Incubation)
Program Coordinator
I worked with startup teams and ecosystem partners within an acceleration program environment. My focus included program coordination, tracking deliverables, supporting founders, and maintaining alignment between learning objectives and operational execution.
May 2023 – Jun 2023
Chiang Mai, Thailand
EngageMedia
Local Coordinator
I supported the on-ground coordination of an international digital rights gathering with participants from over 30 countries. My responsibilities included budget tracking, logistics coordination, and ensuring smooth communication between global teams and local stakeholders.
Sep 2017 – Mar 2018
Chiang Mai, Thailand
TEDxChiangMai
Organiser, Producer, Curator and Project Manager
I co-led the production of a large-scale public event featuring 20+ speakers and over 1,000 participants. The role required budget oversight, volunteer coordination, and end-to-end program delivery. It was an early training ground for managing complexity at scale.
May 2019 – May 2022
Remote
Women Help Women
Thai Country Coordinator and Counselor
I provided counseling support within a global telehealth service focused on reproductive health access. Alongside individual support, I collaborated with international teams and contributed to localized awareness initiatives.
Feb 2016 – Mar 2018
Remote
International Youth Alliance for Family Planning
Country Coordinator
I supported national coordination efforts, liaising between regional networks and local partners while facilitating communication across teams.
2018 – Present
Independent Program Consultant
I have supported organisations on project-based collaborations, including program design, event strategy, and facilitation. My work bridges structured planning with adaptive, human-centred implementation.
2026 – Present
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Pataravejsiam Thai Traditional Medicine School – Chiang Mai
In progress · Thai Pharmacy (เภสัชกรไทย) · Thai Massage (นวดไทย) · Thai Midwifery (ผดุงครรภ์)
June 2013 – May 2017
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Medical Technology
2026 – Present
Google Project Management Professional Certificate
In progress, Coursera
- Foundations of Project Management – Google, Jan 2026
Credential ID: L6UF36HBFTZ7
Feb 2021
Mindfulness-based Empowerment-Feminist Counselling Training
International Women’s Partnership for Peace & Justice (IWP)
Sep 2016
HIV Consultant Training & ARV Guideline Certification
Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University
Jan 2016
Basic Life Support (BLS) & CPR Certification
Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital
Nov 2015
Thai Medical Technology Student Representative, 11th Asia Pacific Alliance of Health Leaders Conference
Asia-Pacific Alliance of Health Leaders Forum (APAHL)
Aug 2014
Infection Prevention in the Workplace Certification
Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University
Jan 2010
Leadership Training
CMU Demonstration School, Chiang Mai University
Technologies
Google Workspace · Trello · Microsoft Office Suite · Slack · Zoom · NordLayer · 1Password · Notion · Canva · WordPress · Instagram · Elementor
Skills
Project Coordination · Program Management · Event Organization · Internal & External Communications · Stakeholder Management · Workflow Optimization · Team Well-being · Facilitation · Strategic Planning · Reporting · Critical Thinking · Exceptional Organizational Skills · Community Building · Social Media Management · Content Creation & Storytelling · Visual Communication · Budget Monitoring · Financial Reporting · Social Impact Storytelling · Community Engagement · Timeline Management · Risk Management · Cross-functional Team Leadership · Remote Collaboration · Multicultural Environments · Capacity Building · Workshop Facilitation · Website Management
Languages
Thai (Native) · English (Professional proficiency)
Community Involvement
- Founder, Good Girls from Neptune – Empowered healing community (Jan 2022 – Present)
- Co-founder, VibeMai – Music & Arts ecosystem (July 2021 – June 2024)
- Co-founder & Project Manager, The Music Pitch – Music school for marginalized children (June 2018 – July 2019)
- Founder, Chiang Mai Needs This Film – Advocacy for film access (Nov 2015 – Present)
- Co-founder, spotlife.cnx – Community amplification (Oct 2023 – Present)
- Member, tomorrow.Lab – Art & Science collective (June 2023 – Present)