Digital Governance · Trust & Safety · Policy

Mamta
Siwakoti

Strategic policy professional bridging law, technology, and governance across the Asia-Pacific — currently at TikTok, Kuala Lumpur.

Digital Governance Electoral Integrity Trust & Safety Privacy APAC Policy
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About

Current Role
Market Program Manager, Trust & Safety
Organisation
TikTok, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Focus Areas
Digital Governance · Privacy · Electoral Integrity · Trust & Safety
Education
M.A. International Relations & Diplomacy, Tribhuvan University (GPA 3.80)
BALLB, Kathmandu School of Law
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/msiwakoti2

Awards & Recognition

2023
Women Achievement Award
WOW Magazine
2023
Fellow / Speaker
Asia-Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum
2021
Jyoti Bidhusi Award for Academic Excellence
Nepal Bar Association
2017
National Champion & Best Orator
Philip C. Jessup Moot, Washington DC

Strategic Policy Professional with 7+ years of experience in digital governance, privacy, and electoral integrity — specialised in defining, executing, and scaling high-impact programmatic partnerships across the Asia Pacific region.

Currently at TikTok leading cross-market Trust and Safety programs and high-stakes risk mitigation strategies covering misinformation, political discourse, and platform integrity. Skilled at bridging law, technology, and governance to advance democratic processes.

Founder of the Digital Law & Policy Centre and creator of The Digital Lawyer — a digital literacy initiative that reached over 106,000 followers organically. TEDx speaker, published author, and a recognised voice in national dailies including Kathmandu Post, Nepali Times, and My Republica.

Apr 2024 – Present
Market Program Manager, Trust & Safety
TikTok · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Feb 2020 – Mar 2024
Executive Director & Founder
Digital Law & Policy Centre · Kathmandu, Nepal
Aug 2021 – Feb 2022
Gender Intern – Professional
UNICEF Regional Office of South Asia · Kathmandu
Jul 2019 – Feb 2020
Program Officer – Legal
Swatantrata Abhiyan Nepal · Lalitpur
Mar 2018 – Jul 2019
Research Assistant
Kathmandu School of Law · Bhaktapur
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Selected Work

Policy · TikTok 2024–Present

Cross-Market Trust & Safety, APAC

Leading full-cycle programmatic deployment of high-priority integrity and safety initiatives across multiple APAC markets, with proactive risk mitigation against electoral and misinformation threats.

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Advocacy 2020–2024

The Digital Lawyer — 106K+ Reach

Founded a digital literacy platform communicating legal awareness through social media, amassing over 106,000 organic followers. Partnered with IFES and USAID on election integrity collateral.

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Policy · UNICEF 2021–2022

Gender & Policy Research, South Asia

Produced high-level gender reports and policy snapshots across UNICEF's South Asia regional office (ROSA). Designed M&E frameworks for regional policy webinars and created digital advocacy campaigns on women's rights.

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Media · TEDx 2023

TEDx Talk: AI and Law

Delivered a TEDx Talk establishing recognised expertise in digital governance and the policy implications of AI — positioning the intersection of law and emerging technology for a wide public audience.

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Policy 2019–2020

Nepal UPR Report — Child & Labour Rights

Contributed to Nepal's Universal Periodic Review report on rights of the girl child and labour rights. Organised multi-level policy advocacy workshops and state-level parliamentary programs on child protection.

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Advocacy · Events 2018–2019

The Kathmandu Dialogue — 1,000+ Attendees

Directed the organisation of major international forums including The Kathmandu Dialogue, with ministers, ambassadors, and global scholars. Served as lead communication strategist and EMCEE.

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Publications

Media Coverage & Features

National dailies, interviews, and video features

Kathmandu Post
TikTok and Legal Awareness
Nepali Times
Huge Uptick in TikTok During Lockdown
My Republica
The Digital Lawyer Shows How TikTok Can Be Used for Good
WOW Nepal
100 Women of Impact
Annapurna Express
Feature Article
Business 360
When Technology Meets Law
Prime HD (TV)
Video Interview on Digital Lawyering
Setopati
Video Interview on Legal Process
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Skills & Expertise

Policy & Governance

Digital Governance
Electoral Integrity
Regulatory Frameworks
Privacy & Data Law

Trust & Safety

Risk Mitigation
Misinformation Response
Platform Integrity
Crisis Management

Stakeholder Engagement

International Organisations
Government & Policymakers
Coalition Building
Partnership Development

Communication

Policy Translation
Public Speaking / TEDx
Digital Content Creation
Academic & Policy Writing
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Contact

Open to policy collaborations, advisory roles, speaking engagements, and media enquiries across digital governance and Trust & Safety.