Reading Entrepreneurship Unlimited is the equivalent to having personal one-on-one coaching sessions with 17 of Singapore’s leading entrepreneurs. This book is a refreshing reminder of what we all can individually or collectively achieve when we embrace our curiosity, open ourselves up to learning from others, and steadfastly pursue our passions despite what challenges come our way.
Chief of Product & Innovation
Tim considers the art of mobilising others to impact among the noblest of pursuits and strives to daily achieve that with the team at Halogen. He oversees all operations, process innovation, strategic planning, and new business initiatives – aiming to break barriers for the team to do their good work. Passionate about leadership and community building, Tim focuses on growing staff capability as he grows with them, pushing for ever-greater heights in both performance and culture. At his downtime, he drinks too much coffee, plays too many Apple Arcade games, watches too much Disney+, raps along to Hamilton, trades options at night, and reposts his wife’s Instagram stories of their little girl.
Chief Experience Officer
James is passionate about people development, and actively seeks to tap on his expertise in organisation development and human resource to enhance the social impact of Halogen in Singapore. As an advocate of youths, he regularly works with young people from all walks of life, volunteering as a mentor, coach and youth leader, helping them achieve their aspirations. James enjoys experimenting with new experiences and picking up different skills, often coming out with new recipes in the kitchen, learning a new musical instrument, or simply trying out a new board game.
Head of Social Innovation
Head of Operations
Lydia runs the events at Halogen, which includes managing our annual National Young Leaders’ Day and our National Young Leader Award. With an eye for design and a knack for project management, Lydia is energised by a good challenge. A known egg enthusiast, she is always looking at things sunny side up. If she’s not organising events, she can be found organising her home, or out cycling in nature to soothe her soul.
ASHTON CHIN KHAI MING
Serangoon Garden Secondary School
The NFTE programme has been a long but rewarding journey. It has allowed me to improve my presentation skills and developed my ability to think and execute my ideas effectively. I was proud to represent my school in the finals and am thankful for the friends that supported me throughout the process.
Ngiam Xin Wei is the Managing Director of Deliveries (Singapore) at Grab. She has been at Grab since 2015 and has taken on various roles, including incubating new business units such as carpooling and shuttle services, launching the GrabCar service across several markets in Southeast Asia, and overseeing pricing and economics across Grab’s markets. Prior to joining Grab, Xin Wei worked at the Boston Consulting Group and in the Singapore Government.
Lisa Liaw, is the Director and Financial Controller for Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines at American Express. In 2020, Lisa won the election to the American Chamber of Commerce Singapore Chair and was the first woman to do so in more than 10 years. She had been a Board Governor of AmCham Singapore from 2016 to 2022 and Chair from 2020 to 2022 . She also sat on the Advisory Council on Community Relations in Defence, established by the Singapore Ministry of Defence from 2020 to 2022. Lisa is currently a Council Member of the Singapore Business Federation (“SBF”). In 2022 to 2023, Lisa chaired SBF Alliance for Action on Business Leadership Development.
Daryl Png, Assistant Vice-President of the New Ventures division at EDB, collaborates with companies to co-build new ventures while also launching initiatives to foster the growth of Singapore’s broader venturing ecosystem such as EDB’s Corporate Venture Launchpad program which aims to help companies to grapple with the unknowns of building a new venture outside their core business. His experience in successfully launching a startup from the ground up and spearheading product innovation and strategy in leading financial institutions has equipped him with valuable insights and the capability to integrate methodologies that enable different types of companies to become more agile and effective in growing their businesses.
Academy Executive
As an academy Executive for programmes, Diva takes great delight in impacting the next generation, drawing from his own experiences as a youth. With his expertise in youth leadership and engagement, he leads the charge in managing and executing Halogen’s empowering training programmes, tailored to support and uplift today’s youth. Having spent nine years in the Rotaract youth organization, Diva’s involvement has further enriched his understanding of youth empowerment. Beyond his dedication to the cause, he finds joy in exploring various destinations worldwide and engaging in competitive bowling, showcasing his dynamic personality while leaving a positive impact on others.
Creative Designer
Jonathan spent a good number of years creating tiny little banners that followed you everywhere you went on the Internet. Believing that knowledge, like wisdom, should be passed on, Jonathan sought out a path where he could be in a position of influence to the youths coming up behind him.. like an Uncle Ben to a Peter Parker, “With great power comes great responsibility.” He spends his free time doing the laundry and cleaning the house. If there is more time after that, he’ll read some comic books or play video games.
16, Dunman High School
Charlotte is a firm believer in the transformative power of leadership to empower others and drive positive change in society. As President of her school’s student council, she is dedicated to serving those around her and taking meaningful steps to improve their lives. Her passion lies in uplifting children from underprivileged backgrounds, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities that can shape their future.
17, Raffles Institution
A passionate servant leader with a wealth of experience in both service and team leadership, Vera is known for her dedication, tirelessly serving diverse groups of beneficiaries. She places great importance on team welfare, ensuring their well-being while successfully delivering project outcomes. She believes a safe working environment is crucial for both task completion and the overall welfare of her teammates.
15, Cedar Girls’ Secondary School
Ella is a passionate and committed leader who always strives to extend a listening ear to the issues of her community and a helping hand in humanitarian efforts. She champions for equality in society, and motivates her fellow future-makers to do the same. She enjoys designing and utilises this interest to create problem-solving products and services to bridge the gap between different social groups.
16, Nanyang Girls’ High School
As the leader of Project Kalon, Earlina is driven by her passion for serving seniors in Singapore, fostering a lasting and healthy culture through the sport of pétanque, creating opportunities for new friendships to blossom. With a heart full of compassion, she is determined to empower youths like herself to become agents of change and make a positive impact on the community.
18, Hwa Chong Institution
En Xi is a firm believer in the transformative power of stepping outside one’s comfort zone. With a passion for nurturing youth, building teams, and fostering support systems, she prioritises cultivating genuine relationships with those she serves. En Xi’s grassroots involvement and scholarship in Humanities have nurtured a deep interest in public policy and community outreach.
16, Bukit Batok Secondary School
Sher Rone is a firm believer in the adage “actions speak louder than words.” With her keen observation skills, she creates a comfortable and safe environment for those around her. Her attention to detail is evident in her inclination to crocheting and wiring, where she excels in bringing projects to life, leaving a lasting impact on the people around her.
16, Mayflower Secondary School
Renise is driven and passionate about empowering youths to make a change both individually and in society. She believes that youths have the power to voice out and diffuse stigmas in society through a ‘by youth for youth’ effort. As an empathetic and passionate leader, in addition to her zealous personality, she strives to advocate for more conversations about mental health amongst youths.
16, Clementi Town Secondary School
Kah Jun advocates strongly for treating everyone from all walks of life equally. He lends a listening ear to those around him and is always there every step of the way. In the midst of school commitments, he takes the time to serve the community and connect to those who he serves, in hopes to enrich the lives of the children through value-added activities.
16, CHIJ Saint Theresa’s Convent
As an active member in her school’s central exco and community centre, Olivia strives to create a safe space for the people around her to empower them to step out of their comfort zone and voice out their opinions confidently. As an avid reader, she founded Caridosa Library to provide equal access to reading to everyone.
17, Raffles Institution
Clarissa is a passionate advocate for equality in holistic educational opportunities and the inclusion of immigrants in Singapore. Through her leadership, she has spearheaded multiple projects to provide accessible educational and enrichment programs for children and youth, and co-founded a project dedicated to promoting social integration among immigrants. Her selfless service aims to inspire future generations of young leaders to become positive influencers in their communities.
17, River Valley High School
Ke Yue was once a quiet girl with tons of ideas in her head that she didn’t know how to express. Thanks to an eventful, 4-year-and-counting journey of public speaking, she is proud that it is no longer a problem for her anymore. She hopes to be part of the process of taking that first step for many more like herself through this Fellowship!
18, Victoria Junior College
Nashra is a passionate human rights advocate creating change by raising awareness of issues faced by underprivileged communities. She actively volunteers in diverse communities, including ex-offenders, the elderly, people with special needs, and lower-income families, empowering them to realise their full potential. As a valued fellow of our prestigious program, Nashra embodies compassionate leadership, and is poised to create a lasting impact in the world.
17, Hwa Chong Institution
Megan is an ambitious and driven leader who embraces the principles of servant leadership and community service. Fueled by her love for interacting with young children, she dedicates her time to volunteering for underprivileged kids. In her free time, Megan finds joy in reading, traveling, and dancing. With a motto of “Live every day like it’s your last,” she cultivates gratitude for every moment.
17, National Junior College
Charlotte has a strong passion for helping others, especially those with intellectual disabilities. She is the co-founder of a social enterprise, s0ulove, that aims to raise awareness and reduce social stigma surrounding the intellectually disabled through experiential learning. Together with her team, she leads a group of 100+ volunteers from 20 different schools in planning and executing volunteering activities for the intellectually disabled.
17, NUS High School of Math and Science
An aspiring changemaker who merges her passion for sports and social impact, Yann Ting is a member of the Kampong Glam Youth Network, and actively connects with diverse communities, promoting healthy lifestyles and enriching lives. She believes in leading by example, valuing teamwork and creativity, and providing support and empathy. Her dedication to making a difference shines through her actions and commitment to community engagement.
18, Hwa Chong Institution
U Ham believes in giving a voice to those unheard in society, by putting herself out there for them. As an avid baker, she hopes to channel her interests to a good cause. As such, she founded her own advocacy group Pawsitivebakes to improve cat welfare by raising awareness about the plight of cats and organises bake sales to raise funds for Cat Welfare Society.
16, Raffles Girls’ School (Secondary)
Shan Jun has a natural affinity to learning and growing aside her peers. Committed to leveraging her passions to serve the community, she started Project TheWriteChance in 2021, to increase passion for literary arts among youths in Singapore. As a youth passionate about international affairs, she and her team is constantly working towards the integration of human trafficking victims around the world.
16, Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
Keegan is a passion-driven youth who is intrigued in exploring new opportunities to uplift the disadvantaged. Having a keen global outlook due to his interests in debate and Model United Nations, Keegan strives to empower youths to become globally aware citizens. Keegan strongly believes that youths have the power to shape the future, and hopes to galvanise more youths to champion innovative social causes.
17, United World College of South East Asia
Kairav is one with many passions, such as the guitar and golf. By virtue of his mother, Kairav has a growing passion for migrant workers and strives to provide them with the living standards they deserve, such as teaching them how to play the guitar. He hopes to use his talent in the guitar to spread joy and boost their confidence amongst the migrant workers.
18, Hwa Chong Institution
Jessie is a dynamic and driven leader with an entrepreneurial spirit. As the founder and Executive Director of InTech, a youth-led organisation that promotes greater youths in the tech scene, Jessie is a natural leader who is not afraid to step up. She enjoys spearheading community projects, creating meaningful impact. She also particularly enjoys slow walks with friends and winding down with good music.
17, United World College of South East Asia
Known for his thoughtfulness, empathy, creativity, and analytical skills, Jeenaev has a deep passion for economics, envisioning a world that is more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous. He actively advocates for fair and sustainable economic growth by writing articles for NGOs and establishing service groups in school and plans to pursue further studies in public policy to expand his outreach and create a greater impact.
18, NUS High School of Math and Science
James is a fervent advocate for youth empowerment. With an unwavering belief in the transformative power of young minds, James dedicates himself to creating impactful platforms where like-minded peers can make a difference in their communities. A natural leader, he fearlessly tackles challenges, consistently inspiring others to seek diverse avenues for community betterment. James exemplifies passion and resilience, setting a remarkable standard for aspiring changemakers.
18, Hwa Chong Institution
Jingyi is a passionate advocate for social issues with a deep commitment to serving her community. With a diverse background in sports, theatre, and community service CCAs, she constantly seeks new experiences to challenge herself and expand her horizons. As a hybrid student, she bridges the worlds of arts and sciences to unlock her fullest potential.
19, Victoria Junior College
Being an active volunteer, Clara has a firsthand view of the struggles low-income families face. These experiences made her acutely aware of the privilege she has, fuelling her mission to make change. She is a firm believer in personal growth, continuously improving herself and enabling the growth of others. In doing so, she strives for a society with genuine understanding and equal opportunities.
18, Victoria Junior College
As an active member in community service, Qiao Enn loves engaging in conversations with people of diverse backgrounds, listening to their stories and being inspired by them. She is most interested in youth empowerment and believes strongly in the greatness that youths can bring to society as they come together collectively.
17, Raffles Institution
A compassionate individual, Ethan’s journey began after a transformative Meet The People session at Boon Lay GRC. Inspired by the experience, he founded Project Kalon, dedicated to promoting healthy living and combating senior loneliness through Pétanque. He embraces continuous leadership opportunities, such as Model United Nations and his school’s Students’ Council, as avenues for personal growth and finding his true identity.
18, Hwa Chong Institution
Ruotong’s passion for both debate and science research, despite their apparent paradox, is what drives her. Ruotong is passionate about industrial decarbonisation technology and has actively pursued scientific research and innovation to make a positive impact. Additionally, she dedicates herself to making debate more accessible, especially for those without access to resources, by mentoring underprivileged primary school students to build a more inclusive debate community.
16, Cedar Girls’ Secondary School
Ashley is a passionate and innovative young leader driven by a relentless commitment to creating meaningful change in our community. With a focus on addressing socio-economic disparities in Singapore, she spearheads various projects aimed at finding innovative solutions to uplift the underprivileged. Ashley’s endeavours encompass both financial and emotional support, with a vision of fostering an equitable and inclusive society.
19, Temasek Polytechnic
As a prominent figure in entrepreneurship and innovation clubs, Aishah takes the lead in organising events and activities that nurture entrepreneurial potential. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to begin a production group focused on showcasing successful leaders in specific industries, aiming to inspire others to pursue their dreams. She believes in creating a supportive environment where aspirations can flourish.
19, Singapore Polytechnic
Abdullah’s love for engineering encompasses everything from CAD to mathematics and physics. His aspirations go beyond personal success: he yearns to ignite a love for education in others. Through active participation in tutoring and mentoring programs, he shares his knowledge and expertise to inspire and empower. He hopes to encourage others to pursue their personal interests alongside their academic journey.
Operations Executive
Communications Executive
Coming July 2023
Community Executive
Operations Executive
Kelly believes that every person has the potential to grow and that the environment has a part to play. She engages youths through Halogen’s programmes and supports the Academy & Operations team in equipping youths with developmental resources and creating a nurturing environment for growth. In her free time, she enjoys cycling along parks and waterways.
MS.LEE YAN MUI DOLLY
Anderson Secondary School
The NFTE programme has brought out the confidence in my students and has encouraged them to adopt a growth mindset by taking what they have learned in school and applying it beyond the classroom. While the journey may have been difficult, the students managed to overcome the challenges and emerged stronger from the experience.
Communications Executive
Curious about the best methods to connect various audiences to a brand, Nurin dives deep into data insights to craft and optimise campaigns that spreads the brand awareness of the organisation. She is a strong believer of seeking something to learn from everyone she meets, especially youths! Outside of work, you’ll find her reading fantasy novels, working on art, or catching up with her favourite celebrities on social media. Her greatest accomplishments include having crocheted herself the ‘Harry Styles’ JW Anderson cardigan and growing juicy, edible tomatoes from seed.
Senior Finance Executive
MR. MUHAMMAD ‘AMMAR
Unity Secondary School
NFTE provides a platform for students to learn real-world values and thinking skills through entrepreneurship. The opportunity granted to the students in getting up close and personal with the corporate volunteers adds a new dimension to experiential learning. Students often value these opportunities as a means for them to interact with adults from different backgrounds beyond education.
CHENG KEI WIN
Yuhua Secondary School
The NFTE journey has been so meaningful and memorable for me! I got to learn entrepreneurial skills and interacted with facilitators from different backgrounds. NFTE also gave me the opportunity to learn from successful entrepreneurs who shared their experiences of setting up a business. This programme has helped me to step out of my comfort zone and to share my ideas confidently. My heartfelt thanks to all from Halogen for this unforgettable experience!
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16, National Junior College
Yuelin is passionate about self-improvement and the importance of effective communication skills. He loves to encourage people to hone their expressiveness and confidence through debate, often leading his debate team during competitions. He is motivated to be a good leader to help people develop themselves, test their limits, and push boundaries to reach their fullest potential.
18, Overseas Family School
Tvish is passionate about wildlife conservation and protecting the environment. With a gregarious personality and a confident speaker, Tvish is working on a project “Re-wilding our urban jungles” which is aimed at increasing awareness on the importance of animals in urban ecosystems. A LAMDA Gold Medalist in Public Speaking, Tvish uses his skills to participate in events and create Instagram videos.
17, Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
Passionate about influencing and empowering others around her for the betterment of the community, Yun Xuan wishes to contribute more actively to the community, especially through raising awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. Her life revolves around the motto that “everything happens for a reason”. She hopes to embrace life as much as she can, especially the setbacks, because this has taught her to be more appreciative and live a life she is thankful for.
16, Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary)
Shana is passionate about youth empowerment and a believer of equal education opportunities. Her passion can be seen through her love for interacting with young children and empathising with youths facing struggles, such as mental health concerns and academic pressure. She is currently working on empowering underprivileged or chronically ill children through a student-initiated project.
19, Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
Samuel vehemently believes in the importance of helping and supporting others, and proactively finds ways to provide learning opportunities and quality education. As the Founder and Secretary-General of the pilot project Nexus Model United Nations, he aims to positively impact youths through providing free-of-charge platforms to expand their horizons, and to learn and hone invaluable skills such as public speaking and problem-solving.
19, Temasek Junior College
Samiha is passionate about opportunities to grow and challenge herself through. She loves to meet new people and is driven by her relationships with them. She is interested in sustainability as well as improving the lives of youths. In her free time, she enjoys going for scenic runs, trying out kickboxing workouts and solving logic puzzles!
17, Overseas Family School
Samadrita is passionate about helping the underprivileged after involving herself in Model United Nations. Having spoken about global issues such as access to education and combatting the use of child labour, she volunteered to educate children who are socially marginalised in India. She’s also a part of the organisation committee for Singapore’s 24 hour Race, which helps to fund operations that rescue victims of modern day slavery.
16, Yio Chu Kang Secondary School
Raenisha is passionate about mental health, peer support, and believes in the importance of embracing students with mental health conditions. In her leadership, she sought to proactively work with her team to lead and effect change in school culture. Her buoyant and ardent personality, coupled with her passion, has helped her spearhead numerous initiatives, such as #YoloYiostipsforahappierme, to curate, design and deliver educationally meaningful content.
17, NUS High School of Mathematics and Science
Rachel is passionate about food sustainability, which builds on all her interests. She is particularly fascinated by ecological agriculture, and is researching the biodiversity footprint of smallholder versus industrial palm oil plantations with NUS’ Bioecon lab. During her free time, she writes on CongAnd.co, a site that she started to bridge the dearth of online information on Southeast Asian food.
18, Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
Growing up in a comfortable home environment, Nicole has always been acutely aware of her privilege. She thus seeks to give back to her community in as many ways possible. Nicole is the co-founder of ember/ace, a student-led service project aiming to empower the elderly and promote intergenerational bonding. She is also an active volunteer at National Kidney Foundation Singapore. In her free time, she enjoys reading, boxing, and hiking!
17, Hwa Chong Institution (College)
After interacting with underprivileged children on a service trip, Nicole has been passionate about empowering children and helping them learn more about the world around them. She finds fulfillment in life when she is able to put smiles on the faces of others, and delights in life’s simplest pleasures such as chasing sunsets. Fuelled by the phrase “the sky’s the limit”, Nicole is rarely afraid to challenge the norm and believes in living with a heart of gratitude.
16, Cedar Girls’ Secondary School
Natania is a people-centric leader and a champion of equality and youth empowerment. She is a dedicated servant leader, striving to actively contribute to creating cohesive, compassionate and inclusive communities wherever she goes. She believes in self-improvement and utilising her skills for the greater good to help others become the best that they can be, through community projects related to tackling social issues in Singapore.
18, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Kazel believes that technological innovation is the key to answering healthcare’s greatest challenges. He co-founded a healthtech startup which deploys novel technologies to help frontline medical personnel provide more personalised and affordable healthcare.
18, NUS High School of Mathematics and Science
Kailaash is passionate about providing others with equal opportunities, helping the needy, and giving back to the community. As a charismatic and bubbly individual, he believes in the strength of passion. He runs Project Stellans, a community service project that he initiated, to nurture youths to break away from the poverty cycle and become future leaders of their community by providing them with equal opportunities and necessary guidance.
16, Raffles Girls’ School
Kah Shuen has an entrepreneurial spirit and vivacious appetite for learning and growing. Brimming with passion and drive, she strives to make a positive change. She is the co-founder and CEO of a social enterprise that is working on an innovative shelf to help the elderly and disabled. Together with her peers, she has launched 2 community projects to increase mental health literacy and acceptance, by integrating migrant workers into the community. She also organised the Raffles Policy Dialogue on gender equality, attended by students from 43 schools.
15, Raffles Girls’ School
Jen Ee has a genuine desire to drive positive change. She is an advocate for female empowerment and is working on a Community Problem Solving project to help girls challenge gender conventions. She is also embarking on an Advocacy Mentorship Programme with Girl Guides Singapore to encourage female entrepreneurship and research into the economic impact of closing the gender wage gap. Through her work, she hopes to spark change through collaboration and building mutual understanding.
17, Nanyang Junior College
Javen constantly strives to become the best version of himself everyday, doing his best to learn from the mistakes made along the way while at the same time doing the little things that can impact people’s lives. As a JC student right now, he does his best to support his peers in any way possible to ensure that while in the midst of the academic rigour, everyone’s mental health is kept in check.
18, Hwa Chong Institution (College)
Javen is passionate about leadership, mental health issues, and self-discovery. He believes strongly in the power of stories, and how stories can unite people through shared experiences. He wishes to utilise his sense of humour to connect with others and help those around him.
19, Singapore Polytechnic
Jamie is a leader with an outgoing personality, allowing her to connect with people easily. She is currently working with her team on building Empathly, an AI software that creates digital conscience for online conversations. She also volunteers at Project Homeworks, which aims to restore dignity and improve the living conditions for the less fortunate in Singapore.
18, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Gautam is a service-oriented leader who is always looking for opportunities to focus his energy and time on developing himself in a way that he can best serve the community. He took part in several Model United Nations conferences to discuss issues such as refugee rights and vaccine distribution. He recently co-founded a Non-Governmental Organisation named Cool Science International, and he also intends to tackle the 4th Sustainable Development Goal: Quality Education.
18, Hwa Chong Institution (College)
Evelyne believes in savouring every moment in life. As a Humanities Scholar, she is passionate about ensuring equal access to education and volunteers to improve children’s literacy with UPStars and World Vision. Having previously served as Vice-President of Council, she believes that empathetic and communicative leadership is key in overcoming challenges. This belief drives her interest in conferences aimed at bringing young leaders together.
15, Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary)
Eve values interpersonal relationships and heart-to-heart connections. She believes that small actions make a big impact, hence, she enjoys extending a helping hand, landing a listening ear and having compassion for the underprivileged. However, to her, service is not just about helping others learn new skills, but also emboldening them and giving them a platform for equal opportunities, showing them their value. She believes that regardless of age, everyone needs someone to believe in them.
16, Raffles Girls’ School
Crystal is passionate about mental health, equality in opportunity and coaching. A strong proponent of the power of human connection, she believes in advocacy from the heart. She currently leads a project advocating for mental wellness and is working on expanding her impact to the wider community. She also enjoys nurturing the next generation to become better leaders who will multiply their impact on Singapore.
16, Nan Hua High School
Bryan is passionate about youth advocacy, environmental sustainability and inclusivity, especially for migrant workers. As a pioneer of the next generation, he ardently enables fellow youths by spearheading a Model United Nations conference on the environment in his school. Fuelled by his passion to help “the least, the lost and the last”, he is honoured to be part of Hwachong’s Project Integrate Organising Team, integrating migrant workers in Singapore.
16, Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary)
Belle is a zealous and undaunted leader, whose calling to serve for Model United Nations emerged as a passion to be a voice for the voiceless, while empowering others. As she continues to participate in MUN conferences, she aims to fight fervently for human rights, especially for lower-income households and civilians in conflict zones. She hopes to galvanise like-minded youths to spread warmth to the elderly living alone.
16, Tanjong Katong Girls’ School
Ayuni is passionate and strongly dedicated to serving people. She believes in providing a cohesive and comfortable environment for those around her. She constantly initiates and ideates, while putting the welfare of others before her own. With her strength in planning and organising, she has been trusted with multiple responsibilities of leading her team in events where she maximises her traits of being creative and rational.
18, Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
Ashley is passionate about mental health and well-being amongst youth and the elderly, as well as access to education for youth from lower-income families. Travelling, photography, exploring the outdoors and playing sports such as badminton and ultimate frisbee are the things that bring her the most joy and excitement. With a passion for biomedical sciences and business, she aspires to pursue a career in biotechnology in the future.
18, Victoria Junior College
Arshul has experienced first-hand discrimination from a young age, which spurred his desire to make an impact in the local community. With his youthful optimism and his spirited demeanour, he actively participates and organises dialogues for youths to exchange experiences while brainstorming for solutions. Together with OnePeople.Sg, he is looking to embark on creating a network of Youth Advocates to build racial and religious harmony in Singapore.
16, Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary)
Ally is a proud leader of her school seeking to undertake her responsibilities diligently with excellence. During the time that she served as Head Prefect, she contributed significantly to building a strong school spirit. She mentored her juniors by supporting them throughout the planning and execution of events. She also seeks to honour God and the people around her in all that she does. During her free time, she enjoys painting and exploring calligraphy.
17, Hwa Chong Institution (College)
Alaric enjoys the little things in life such as watching sunsets, spending time with loved ones and giving back to the community. He has a deep passion for sports, music and volunteering. He believes that everyone has a story to tell, hence, he actively seeks to listen and empathise with others to provide greater support to those around him, which in turn, helps him to grow as an individual as well.
Founder & President, ASEAN Business for Youth Association
Veronica enjoys working with people to facilitate projects that drive positive change in society. She is currently working as a Business Analyst in Deloitte Singapore under the Digital Transformation Team, and is also the President of the ASEAN Business Youth Association (ABYA). She hopes to promote ABYA as a platform for individuals to connect and learn about the rich culture and developments in Southeast Asia.
Veronica was formally the Vice-President and Director of Operations in Business China Youth Chapter (BCYC), and Academic fellow in YSEALI Academic Spring Fellowship on Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. Outside of work, she devotes her time to loved ones, church, and community work.
Founder, The Signpost Project
With an intense passion for social issues, Hazeem co-founded 2 non-profits, ALittleChange in 2016 and The Signpost Project in 2019. He modeled his non-profit journey after one of his favourite quotes: ‘We are the world, a tiny fraction of it. And when we love and change someone, we mold together a tiny little broken piece of the universe’.
Outside of work, he is a Rhodes scholar who is planning to pursue two Masters at the University of Oxford.
Group Director (Crisis Strategy & Operations Group), Ministry of Health
Dinesh was appointed as Group Director, Crisis Strategy and Operations Group, MOH in July 2020 to provide leadership and oversee the translation of the Ministry’s mission and intent into operational strategy and plans, preventing and controlling emerging infectious diseases by ensuring that they are supported with robust systems, processes, medical preparedness and response to civil disasters and national emergencies, in order to optimise health outcomes for Singaporeans. Most recently, Dinesh and his team led the rollout of the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme in Singapore. Before MOH, Dinesh served in the SAF for 23 years, with his last appointment being Commander of the 2nd People’s Defence Force. Outside of work, he is a husband of 20 years and a happy father of three, giving back to society while volunteering in several interest groups.
Before MOH, Dinesh served in the SAF for 23 years, with his last appointment being Commander of the 2nd People’s Defence Force. Outside of work, he is a husband of 20 years and a happy father of three, giving back to society while volunteering in several interest groups.
Co-Founder & President, Advisory Singapore
Yi Jun is Co-Founder & President of Advisory Singapore, a fully youth-led nonprofit which has empowered over 163,000 young Singaporeans of different backgrounds to make informed career and further education choices. Seeing the work they do leave a lasting impact on youths drives him and his team at advisory to keep going.
He received the Queen’s Young Leaders Award, the Diana Award, and was a Deloitte-One Young World Scholar. He is also a Climate Reality Leader, a Pacific Forum Young Leader, and the Outgoing Curator of the Singapore Hub of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community.
Co-Founder, Package Pals
As a rising sophomore at SMU, Rachel studies Psychology and is taking Urban Sustainability & Innovation as part of her second major. During her gap year in 2020, Rachel and her friend discussed starting an initiative called Package Pals to help businesses reduce waste. What began as a simple idea from a three-person team has now grown into a team of 20 volunteers!
During her free time, you can find her at cafes or packing orders for her business at the office.
Founder & CEO, Hush TeaBar
Besides being a former Nominated Member of Parliament, Anthea is an entrepreneur who founded social enterprises such as Hush Tea Bar and A Good Space. Her most notable initiative Hush Tea Bar, is a silent tea bar that aims to promote self-care and social inclusion in every workplace, by employing only the Deaf and people who are in recovery from mental health conditions.
In addition to her passion for social causes, she is also a certified yoga instructor, natural therapy practitioner, and a reiki practitioner.
Co-Founder, Break the Cycle
Andrew was incarcerated for rioting in a gang fight during his late teens. Fast forward to today, Andrew is now paying it forward with the help of many others who had believed in him in his transformation journey.
Andrew pays it forward through a ground-up initiative called Break The Cycle which he co-founded with his friends, Joseph Ho and Carter Ng. Break the Cycle uses cycling as a medium to support ex-offenders break their cycle of recidivism.
Founder, ItsRainingRaincoats
Dipa’s encounters with migrant workers eventually led to the birth of the non-profit organisation ItsRainingRaincoats. Over the years, Dipa has grown the organisation from a one-woman operation to a team of more than 1500 volunteers committed to improving the lives of migrant workers.
In addition to her non-profit work, Dipa is a well established Harvard educated lawyer who is currently working as the Assistant General Counsel at Singtel, and is a two-time recipient of the President’s Volunteerism and Philanthropy Award.
Founder & Executive Director, New Life Stories
Saleemah is an international development professional, social entrepreneur, and gender equality advocate. She first started her career in the private sector before moving on to work for UN Women and UNDP in Asia and South America.
In addition to her efforts to advance diversity, she also founded Aidha, a business school for immigrants and low-income families in 2006, as well as New Life Stories, a non-profit that assists incarcerated parents with their children. She also serves on numerous nonprofit boards and committees in the region.
Founder, Green Nudge
A public officer turned social enterprise founder, Li Seng the founder of Green Nudge, aims to create a shift in the way waste is created and dealt with. He was inspired by Rima Chai, the “Tyre Lady” who dragged a tyre with her at marathons around the world to advocate for recycling.
Through Green Nudge, his interests in sustainability were turned into learning opportunities for others, such as, organising a dating clean-up for singles, collecting preloved soap bars to recycle, and providing gifts to migrant workers.
Co-Founder, FiTree
With a keen interest in sustainable development, Farah began her journey as an undergraduate working on her thesis about environmental education for kindergarten children. She believes that it is vital to be inclusive in the sustainability journey, which inspired her to start Repair Kopitiam, an initiative to combat the buy-and-throw culture in Singapore by reviving the repair culture.
She is also a co-founder of FiTree, an Islamic environmental group, and a Singapore Futures Fellow, where she co-designs and delivers futures programmes for NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Executive Education.
Head of Climate Impacts Branch, Centre for Climate Research Singapore
When Jeff was a boy, growing up on the Island of Anglesey in North Wales, he was caught in a violent storm at sea on his fishing boat. This made him fascinated by the earth’s climate and its complexities. This interest eventually led him to pursue a career in Climate Change research.
Jeff is currently the Head of the Climate Impact Branch at the Centre for Climate Research Singapore, and also a Climate Change Advisor to the National Youth Achievement Award Council.
Head, Corporate Affairs (Singapore & Southeast Asia), Sembcorp Industries
Valerie is a sustainability advocate, energy specialist by profession, an avid volunteer outside of work and an explorer at heart.
She has spent over a decade working in Singapore’s energy transition and sustainability sector. Now as Head of Corporate Affairs (Singapore & Southeast Asia) at Sembcorp Industries, she works with business units to develop sustainable strategies and communication plans that help deliver long-term shareholder value and growth.
It brings her joy to be surrounded by people who are passionate about communicating and advocating the work that sustainability professionals do.
Special Assistant to ESM Goh Chok Tong
Andre’s experience with policy making began in 2010, where he started as the Assistant Director for the Housing Policy Division in the Ministry of National Development. For the past 11 years, he has worked for the Ministry of Home Affairs, People’s Association, and most recently, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Education.
Outside of work, he seeks contentment by challenging himself in multiple ways, such as, pursuing an Executive MBA at INSEAD and keeping healthy through tennis and F45.
Director & Head, Centre for Strategic Futures, Prime Minister’s Office
With over 15 years of experience in the civil service and as a founding member of the Centre for Strategic Futures, Jeanette was involved in expanding the centre’s network of exciting minds and interesting personalities and growing future capabilities across the public service.
A political scientist and economist by training, there is nothing she enjoys more than the endless curiosity about why things are, not just what or how, and seeing one’s eyes light up when they realise how much the world of endless possibilities awaits them.
Deputy Director, Digital Economy Enablers department in the Industry Division of MCI
Joyce is a teacher-turned-policymaker who is now with MCI. Her team looks at tech policy and R&D, with an interest in digital technologies like AI and cybersecurity, to grow a vibrant digital economy in Singapore.
Prior to MCI, she has been with MOE to review how we design our education pathways to encourage different definitions of success, and with MTI to establish Singapore as a great place to visit, work and play.
Principal, Kaye Consulting, Singapore Futures Fellow, Executive Education LKYSPP
After spending more than a decade in the Singapore Civil Service, Sheila founded Kaye Consulting in 2019 to provide expertise in strategic communications, foresight and scenario planning, and leadership development to government and industry.
As a Singapore Futures Fellow, she teaches foresight to executives at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. She does curriculum consultancy, leadership coaching, and programme design and curation for private sector companies and for institutions such as the Civil Service College and Healthcare Leadership College.
Sheila is certified as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coach Federation.
Consultant
Evelyn believes that experiences shape people and since we all have unique experiences, every individual is special. She works with schools to discover and diagnose the leadership needs among the youth and develop programmes to reveal the hidden potential in them. With the intention to provide meaningful experience for them, Evelyn also spends time in the training room. Outside of work, you will likely find Evelyn with her family by a pool or the beach. Otherwise, she would be lazing at home binge watching the latest kdrama!
Consultant
Andy firmly believes in honing a growth mindset, especially amidst the current dynamic and uncertain world. Rather than shunning change, it is to continuously upskill in order to embrace and excel in a “D-VUCAD” world. He works with schools and organisations to identify and ideate youth development solutions that will co-create the future. Being a proud father of three – a pair of adorable twins and a cat – his free time is spent catching up on Tayo or the latest Cocomelon videos.
Senior Communications Executive
Zann manages all visual communications that go in and out of Halogen. From branding to design, marketing strategies to website development, Zann dabbles end-to-end in all things creative and design with the goal of elevating the good work of Halogen. You can often find her grinding out at a CrossFit box, or zenning (haha) out at a Yoga session – if she’s not constantly on the move, she’s probably sipping on coffee with a book in her hand or lazing around at home with her fluffy cat, Ellee.
Chief Growth Officer
Sean believes that good work needs to be measured by outcomes and not just intent. A self-critic and deep thinker, he leads the team to build and improve Halogen’s programmes & interventions to have a sustainable and scalable impact. He is also passionate about helping organisations build self-reliance and capability in their people development solutions. In an alternate reality, Sean would be a motorsports racer or adventure junkie. However, he is happy to make do with watching nerdy YouTube videos to learn about how the world, people, and things in it work.
Head of Community
Linda manages partnerships with Halogen’s volunteers and drives outreach efforts through recruitment, engagement and development. She believes that the people and community is the backbone of the organisation. Outside of work, Linda likes to immerse herself in nature and her little garden to recharge herself.
Academy Executive
Xena spends most of her time in training rooms with young people, she hopes to let them see and believe in the influence they possess to own their narrative. Xena toggles different hats from curriculum development to volunteer management and youth-led projects. You will also occasionally catch her popping up like a ball of energy on Halogen’s Social Media channels! Netflix and Disney+ are her favourite apps after work while clocking in a few boxes of chocolates beside her hamster and bunny. If not, you will probably find her on the beach with her notebook doodling away.
Academy Executive
Chew Hui takes great delight that she get to impact the next generation after being on the receiving end as a youth. With her experience in youth leadership and engagement, she fronts Halogen’s training workshops, operations, and volunteer engagements. She seeks comfort in all things matcha, netball, and a good bowl of ramen. Contrary to popular belief, her surname is Chew.
Impact & Development Executive
Daniel believes in cultivating the next generation of leaders through transformative experiences. This translates to what he does here at Halogen Foundation: incubating ideas, developing new curriculums, and facilitating mentorships. He also loves a good conversation over eggs, toast, and kopi peng.
Impact & Development Executive
Eunice is passionate about all things research and data, which sums up her role in the Special Projects team. She manages Halogen’s impact measurement and strives to utilise data to grow the organisation. Outside of work, Eunice enjoys catching up on films and tv shows – pair that with conversations over coffee and pastries is what makes a good day in her books.
Senior Consultant
We spend a third of our days in schools, workplaces and our respective communities. Sze Zhin believes that we all play a part in creating positive, empowering and meaningful everyday experiences for one another. He works with schools and organisations to identify leadership solutions to thriving and supportive communities. As a trainer, he works directly with youths and adults to nurture the influence in every one of us to champion our causes, dreams and to see one another through this journey of life. Outside of work, if he cannot be found, he is probably lost in the forests and unmarked trails around Singapore
Fundraising Manager
Puden believes that everyone has the power to give and the ability to make positive impact onto others. Through strategic partnerships with institutions, corporations, and organisations, he strives to bring about meaningful leadership programmes and impactful mentorship conversations. Puden also looks into the business development and relationship management for the leadership and mentoring team to drive growth and ensure relevancy in the ever changing youth landscape. Outside of work, you will find Puden either tending to his underwater world (aquarium) and his mini forest (carnivorous plants), immersed in his Nintendo switch games or having a good game of Mahjong or board games with his family and friends!
Head of Finance
Mansha handles all financial matters at Halogen, ensuring checks and balances are in place. She believes that one need not be in the frontlines to make a difference in society. We all can contribute in our own small ways. She likes to exchange life stories with others or just be a couch potato if she manages to get time away from her 3 ‘angels’ at home.
Academy Executive
Chloe coordinates the Entrepreneurship Programme in Halogen by bringing together different stakeholders from Corporate Volunteers to Educators, helping to build an ecosystem for our youths to activate their entrepreneurial mindsets and thrive. Being able to create meaningful connections with people from different walks of life is what Chloe values most about being on the entrepreneurship team. She loves hearing from others and understanding what they believe in. Besides having meaningful conversations with others, her enthusiasm extends to fluffy cats & photo walks, alongside all things chocolate, no matter the occasion.
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Chief Executive Officer
Ivy believes in creating a positive working environment and in developing people as she stewards Halogen’s resources to achieve the larger youth impact goals. Essentially a Chief Everything Officer, she focuses on seeking new partners, funders, and contributors who can enable Halogen’s mission and work. Ivy also enjoys running to clear her head, taking one too many pictures of the skies and flora in her free time. If there ever was a workplace marathon, she’d be in the first place.
Raye Padit
CEO & Founder, The Fashion Pulpit
Raye Padit, a fashion designer on a mission to promote sustainable fashion in Singapore and beyond. In just three years, Raye founded Singapore’s and Asia’s first-ever retail space for swapping and upcycling apparel, The Fashion Pulpit and two non-profits that advocate for sustainable fashion, Connected Threads Asia and Swapaholic (from January 2017 – April 2018).
Raye is regularly asked to conduct talks, workshops, and mentor on circular fashion concepts, entrepreneurship, fashion sustainability and conscious consumerism in cities around Asia.
Winnie Chan
CEO & Founder, Bynd Artisan
Winnie Chan is the Founder & CEO of Bynd Artisan, a custom bookbinding and leather-craft atelier. Previously a third-generation Executive Director at Grandluxe, Winnie led the transformation of a corporate paper product and gift supplier business into a brand born of a rich heritage of craftsmanship. Bynd Artisan encourages its audience to immerse themselves in the process of creating the perfect gift and offers workshops to share the joy of craft. The brand also celebrates innovation and design through collaborations with talents and creatives. This passion for design extends to corporate gifting with bespoke creations, enabling clients to share the perfect gift from the heart.
Veronika Kuznetsova
Director of Innovation & Strategy, UBS
In her role as Director at UBS Evolve, Veronika is responsible for facilitating and advising on internal innovation initiatives, sourcing & partnering with external fintech solutions, and identifying investment opportunities for future growth. Before joining UBS, she was helping Grab Financial execute on their SuperApp strategy and DigiBank ambitions by leading the Product Development for a new Wealth Management Platform called GrabInvest (through acquisition of B2B startup Bento Invest) and the product launch of their first micro-investment proposition, recently launched in Sinagapore. She also spent eight years at HSBC working on various Digital Strategy projects and ran a dedicated FinTech Accelerator program in Hong Kong called SuperCharger.
MR. SCOTT CHEW
Unity Secondary School
After experiencing the NFTE programme, students are able to better overcome problems, increasing their confidence and efficacy. Learning to see things beyond the classroom is a valuable lesson that textbooks don’t offer. This is why I am excited to continue with this programme.
KHEA SATORE YAP
St. Anthony Canossian Secondary School
The programme helped me understand my strengths, pursue my interests, and develop my business ideas. I developed skills such as creativity, business ideation, and problem solving. Thinking that my initial idea was too simplistic, I pushed myself to think outside the box and seek ways to make my business idea unique.
Charmaine’s adventurous spirit gives her the courage to dive into the unknown and explore the many possibilities that are out there. She loves the fierce battle on the court and comes alive when she gets the chance to lead her team in a tournament. True to a leader’s heart, she enjoys watching her team improve and become better versions of themselves.
Divian believes in the power of storytelling and how it has the ability to make one reflect and change for the better. His laser-sharp focus, perseverance, and drive has helped establish him as a highly-motivated leader in creating change from the ground up. His initiative, We Are Majulah, was born out of a desire of wanting to unify Singaporeans, regardless of their backgrounds and beliefs.
Christabel (@bellywellyjelly) is a social media personality and entrepreneur based in Singapore. Known for her cheerful disposition, she loves sharing her everyday life and adventures around the world. She also founded the lifestyle brand, kāi, in 2017. With almost a decade of experience in the digital space, Christabel has collaborated with well known fashion and beauty brands such as Adidas, Dyson, Fresh, Dior and Lancôme.
Growing up exploring the alleys of Geylang, Yinzhou loves discovering and sharing the stories and lessons hidden behind its back alleys and social history. His love for meeting new people and opening new doors for collaboration and inspiration fuels his hustle of his many initiatives including Geylang Adventures – which aims to unpack social issues through a tour – and backalleybarbers, a project offering free haircuts to anyone in need of one- from migrant labourers to low income and elderly.
Anthea is a strong believer of leadership from one’s values; from who you are within your core. Despite weathering many storms in life, she continues to be fascinated by possibilities and sees her position of leadership as a privilege that comes with great responsibility. Anthea calls herself a full time-human and a part-time everything else, which includes being an entrepreneur, an author, and a social advocate.
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Dr. Sandhya Sriram
CEO and Co-founder of Shiok Meats Pte. Ltd.
Dr. Sandhya Sriram is the CEO and co-founder of Shiok Meats Pte. Ltd., Singapore. Sandhya is a stem cell scientist with over 10 years of experience working with muscle, adipose, cells and stem cells. After graduating with a PhD from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, Sandhya pursued her postdoc at A*STAR in Singapore. Following 4 years of postdoctoral work, she took up business development at a research institute. Alongside, she co-founded 2 companies, Biotech In Asia and SciGlo. Sandhya has been featured on Forbes Women in Tech for her entrepreneurial ventures. Currently, Sandhya and Dr. Ka Yi Ling, her co-founder and CTO of Shiok Meats, are working on cell-based meat (seafood), based out of Singapore.
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Nigel Yong, Assistant Manager, Group Corporate Communications
Nigel has always been fascinated by how a well-strung set of words can shape perceptions and inspire change. He views the art of communication as making flower arrangements of the facts, placing them so the wilted and less attractive petals are hidden by sturdy blooms. The self-proclaimed petrol head started his career as an automotive journalist, covering just about anything and everything about cars and developing content ideas. Today, he is a corporate communicator focused on adapting the communication of Subaru and Nissan in Japan to the rest of Asia’s market characteristics and specific needs. Nigel graduated from Temasek Polytechnic with a Diploma in Communications and Media Management. His mentee can look forward to over-enthusiast conversations about cars, practicing the art of spin and maybe even the occasional spirited drive.
Sandy Low, General Manager, Regional Marketing
With extensive experience in regional marketing and business development, Sandy leads the marketing team for Subaru in 9 markets. A determined and tenacious leader, she has worked with numerous global luxury brands and developed innovative projects to drive growth and increase brand visibility. She enjoys working in a multicultural environment and has managed teams in countries such as New Zealand, Thailand and Guam. Sandy graduated from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts with a Diploma in Graphics Design. Her mentee can look forward to developing essential marketing skills, such as digital marketing and advertising.
June Low, Manager, Housekeeping
June leads the housekeeping department covering 10 markets in Asia. A proactive and positive leader, she ensures that all offices, showrooms and facilities are kept clean and orderly. June has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry and enjoys working with a culturally diverse team. She has worked with luxury hotels, service apartments, cruise ships and healthcare facilities in Singapore, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and China. June graduated from Hotel-und Touristikfachschule, Chur, Switzerland with a Diploma in Hotel Management. Her mentee can look forward to picking up skills such as managing and working with a team remotely and developing strong attention to details.
Darren Wee
Darren is a software engineer at Stripe Singapore. Before joining Stripe, he took on multiple internships in software engineering and research during his undergraduate period. Darren graduated in 2019 from NUS Computing with a specialisation in software engineering.
Dillon Lee
I am a member of the bank’s Leadership Institute and I manage the bank’s leadership programmes. I work with the team to ensure that relevant leadership programmes are identified and delivered across the entire organization seamlessly. I’ve spent time across 6 different industries and almost ways in learning & development. In my spare time, I am online battling others through MMORPG or strategy games. When I am bored I will challenge myself with mysteries and thrillers from Netflix and HBO. Eventually I’ll sleep.
One skill that young job seekers should have (that never gets old) is empathy.
Jennifer Lu
I am extremely passionate about learning and strongly believe that intelligence is not static. Everyone can upskill provided the right opportunity. My current role is supporting the Technology & Operations team in their learning ecosystem. It’s an exciting journey with technology fast evolving and we are constantly upskilling and reskilling, preparing our employees to be future-ready in the face of digitalization. My prior experiences include working in an international bank driving retail banking transformation, client experience, digital adoption as well as strategic business planning.
As a mother of 2 teenage boys, I am constantly busy cooking, baking and experimenting new dishes which is not only therapeutic for me, but a great joy when you see the happy faces enjoying your final product. I have just recently completed my part-time EMBA and am currently looking for a new course to pursue.
One important skill which any new job seeker should have is agility. In today’s VUCA world, it is imperative that we need to be agile in order to quickly pivot and adapt to stay relevant.
Dane Lim
I enjoy working with my colleagues in HR and other stakeholders to deliver career experiences that are life-fulfilling for our employees. No one day is the same. We may be creating a new virtual festival one day and finding ways to attract more diverse talent around the world on another. Regardless of the work we do, I can always count on my colleagues to work as one team to deliver great experiences for both employees and prospective job seekers to position DBS as an employer of choice.
During my free time, I enjoy sharing my yoga practice with others, especially with seniors. We live in an aging society and we can all do more to help seniors lead more active, healthier lives.
I am not sure if I am qualified to share what I think that one skill young job seekers should have. I am often amazed by the range of talent, experience and skills young job seekers have today and my only suggestion is to help employers better appreciate how that richness and depth would be relevant and meaningful to the organisation.
Sarita Peng
Sarita is the Head of Recruiting for Stripe in APAC. She is an experienced recruiting leader with a background in building and leading high-performing recruiting teams in global, high-growth environments and at multiple stages of company maturity. Prior to joining Stripe she worked at Facebook as the Head of International Recruiting, comprising staffing teams in APAC, EMEA and LATAM, and spanning Industry, Leadership and University hiring for Business & Sales recruiting.
Mac Witmer
Mac is an Account Manager working with Stripe’s Strategic Accounts across Southeast Asia & Hong Kong. Prior to Stripe, she spent 5.5 years at LinkedIn in both Singapore and San Francisco. Mac graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a degree in Communications and Art History. She is passionate about the global technology industry and enjoys working with customers to help solve their problems. She thinks the best way to build a career is to follow growth, be it fast-growing companies or regions.
Sharon Pakir
Sharon’s experience of surviving a near death-experience and a medical trauma has given her a deep purpose to improve the world that we work in and foster a leadership style based on connection, empathy, and an understanding of resilience in all aspects of life. She is passionate about enabling people to live their best lives, personally and professionally.
She is a speaker, trainer, coach, facilitator, and director of The Trailblazer Tribe — an Australian company that helps clients achieve personal, professional, and business growth. Sharon is also a professional dancer and choreographer, owning Spin City Dance – one of Australia’s premier Latin Dance academies.
Choy Yong Cong
Choy is a Deputy Director at the Economic Development Board, his current portfolio includes working with companies to enhance the economic landscape in Singapore to provide good jobs for Singaporeans. He started his career in the military and the Ministry of Defence, where he served in the Singapore Army as commander of the 2nd Battalion. Apart from leading army personnels, Choy also managed bilateral and multilateral engagements in ASEAN, US, and Israel. He believes good leaders take care of their mission, as well as their men and women.
In his free time, Choy likes to do anything that stimulates his mind, body and soul – like travelling, reading, skiing, diving, and learning new skills.
Nicolette Tan
By profession, Nicolette is a policymaker of technology and healthcare. By choice, she actively volunteers in the community, supporting our migrant friends and mentoring youths at Access SG, a ground-up organisation that provides career exposure opportunities to secondary school students from backgrounds and educational streams which are traditionally less reached.
Nicolette is also one of the founders of the chopeandsave.com initiative, a website to help mobilise loyal customers to provide much-needed support for their favourite small businesses amidst the global COVID-19 situation.
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Amanda Chong co-founded ReadAble, a non-profit organisation that runs weekly English literacy classes for children and migrant women in a low-income neighbourhood since 2014, with the aim of improving social mobility.
She is a lawyer trained in Cambridge and Harvard, who writes poems on her lunch breaks. A winner of the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award, her poetry has been engraved on the Marina Bay Helix Bridge.
Amanda is interested in exploring themes of gender and power in both her poetry and academic writing, which has been published in the Harvard Journal of Law and Gender. Her creative work has appeared in Monocle, the Straits Times and Quarterly Literary Review Singapore.
Isaac’s life’s mission is to use music, media and messages to transform society positively. Having gone on his first humanitarian trip when he was 17 years old to a refugee camp along the borders of Thailand, his life was radically transformed and today he spends his life finding ways to love and serve others. He started his own social enterprise called Colours Global, a company that architects creative solutions to tackle social problems across Asia. They are presently at work with the Singapore Girls Home, helping to rehabilitate youths at risk through music and art, and assisting a NGO in Batam thats seeks to provide a better life for the children living in the slums. Isaac also uses his media platforms to bring awareness about social issues around Asia, and have been featured on both local and international news. He was also a finalist on The Voice Singapore and Malaysia.
Nurshahidah is Singapore’s first professional female boxer and the founder of Juggernaut Studio. She represented Team Singapore Boxing in the South East Asian Games 2015 and her dedication to her craft has helped her progress forward and gain more exposure. Her professional record of 8 wins and 2 defeats brought about her nickname ‘The Sniper’ with 6 wins via knockout. She currently holds 4 Championship belts and was also awarded WBC Asia Female Champion of 2017.
As a strong advocator for women’s rights, she would like to see female boxing in Singapore grow to a higher level, with more women stepping up to the task of being a professional boxer. She hopes to be the source of inspiration for local female boxing scene to thrive.
Ying is the brainchild of Li Ying – elusive, instinctive and arty. Using fabrics as her canvas, she creates wearable art by translating her inspirations and thoughts into one-of-a-kind art pieces using abstract brush strokes dipped in a whimsical watercolour palette.
Ying mentions, “I felt that the market has a gap in the availability of unique pieces, and I wanted to go beyond fashion and inspire. I am a strong believer of how less is more, but adding something exceptional to the ‘ less’ can bring out one’s personality and I hope to use my paintings to do that. Inspired by the everyday, my art always tells stories.”
Aiken Chia is a host, actor and producer of Food King by Night Owl Cinematics.
Off-camera, he serves as a young-adults leader/mentor to a connect group in his local church. Internationally, he is committed to humanitarian work specifically in My Family Home, Kathmandu – a children’s home that takes in children who are at risk.
Aiken is passionate about leadership, creativity, psychology, art and music, and social justice.
Fann Wong
Fann Wong is a Singaporean actress, singer and model signed to Catwalk Asia, an artiste management company from Taiwan.
Her acting talent started since childhood and after just a year in the television industry, her role in Chronicle of Life (缘尽今生) led her to be the first actress to win both the Best Actress and Best Newcomer awards at Singapore’s Star Awards 1995. After gaining regional exposure and
popularity in Asia through various television productions, she became the first Singaporean actress to venture into Hollywood, playing a lead role in the 2003 film, Shanghai Knights.
Fann also ventured into the China market and won the Best Asia Artist and Asia’s Most Popular Actress in China’s 2012 Tripod Awards.
Yuhui is a creative content creator for &whyte, who goes by the username – @Spoiltbytes. After working in an advertising industry for almost a decade, Yuhui decided to dedicate most of her time into the endless pit of social media content creation. She is active on Instagram which she uses the platform to share her dreams, inspirational quotes, travel adventures and her two fluffy cats.
Outside work she also loves to embark on projects that uses design and creative ideas for a social cause.
Yuhui is also the creator behind Actseed Co. where she brings her creative output to life in products. She believes that when you buy something from a designer, you’re not just buying an item but you’re investing into somebody’s passion.
Starting out on YouTube at the tender age of 14, Joie Tan began her musical journey by posting covers of vocal-heavy popular songs on the platform. Her renditions were met with tremendously positive reception, giving her opportunities to go from bedroom covers to live performances.
A prolific fresh graduate, the 22-year-old is currently working towards her debut album that is set to release at the beginning of next year.
An emcee, designer and art facilitator with an unabashed love for lettering, Josh has taught calligraphy workshops and hand-lettered a wide range of commissioned typographic works: from weddings, posters to even wall murals.
A 2014 TEDxYouth Singapore speaker, Josh has also emceed for events such as the 28th SEA Games and hosted in front of crowds of more than 50,000 at venues like the National Stadium and OCBC Aquatic Centre.
Josh most enjoys combining his love for design and facilitation and has worked as an artist-educator for organisations such as Playeum’s Children’s Centre for Creativity and the YMCA Y-Stars, a group of young adults with intellectual disabilities.
Punch Above Your Weight
The journey to becoming Singapore’s first woman pro boxer was one fraught with setbacks, challenges & criticisms. Shah had to punch above her weight, her difficulties and critics to become the boxer that she is today. Learn from Shah as she shares handles on how to break through the barriers that stand in the way of our goals.
The journey to becoming Singapore’s first woman pro boxer was one fraught with setbacks, challenges & criticisms. Shah had to punch above her weight, her difficulties and critics to become the boxer that she is today. Learn from Shah as she shares handles on how to break through the barriers that stand in the way of our goals.
Why Wait? Start Now!
Change doesn’t need to be tough and impossible. All it takes is an idea, a decision to make a difference and a call to action. Learn how having a mindset shift is pivotal in taking the initiative to create a culture of giving and encouragement. The time is now.
Find Your Congruence
Lawyer, poet, non-profit founder. Amanda Chong seems to be doing it all. In a world that battles for our time and attention, how does she juggle her many hats? Hear from her on what guides her path, what her life compass is, and how she got to where she is today.
Leadership Development in an Increasingly Complex Society*
No doubt, the primary role of a young person’s development is a parental one. But increasingly parents find that the full development of a child has to be a collaborative and integrated one, very much needing the support and advice of schools and those in youth sector. It is important in this complex society that we have a fresh evaluation on how we do that.
Tong Yee will be sharing about the complexities of changing society, and their implications on leadership development practices. Change is always challenging and can be very difficult for teachers; but it is also imperative that the broader school systems recognise the impact and significance of their work and are able to innovate and evolve alongside global development.
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PHYTO-SOLAR
In recent years, deforestation has been occurring at an accelerated rate. California had recently seen one of the biggest wildfires in 2019. Preeya aims to combat deforestation with Phyto-solar, a solar-panel powered plant that can help to have cleaner air while minimising the time needed to care for an actual plant.
East View Secondary School has been onboard the NFTE programme since 2016, taking on the in-curriculum model from 2017. Since then, we have seen three batches of NFTE graduands. As each year passes by, I have the privilege of witnessing the boost of confidence in each student throughout their NFTE journey. The students go through various planned activities that encourage them to speak out, progressively giving them chances to present in front of their class, finally pitching their business ideas within 6 minutes before a panel of esteemed judges.The sponsorship of the business attire brings about a newfound confidence in them as well. It is as the saying goes “Clothes make the man”, the change of the outward appearance alters the way they perceive themselves. This, coupled with their newfound knowledge in business ideation and planning as well as the support from volunteers, results in the shift of their own mindset. They surpass all our expectations and it brings me such great joy to hear them present with determination and self-belief. With each presentation, my heart grows with pride for my students and I will want all my colleagues to witness their growth as well.
Prakash Nair s/o Raja Morgan
Jurong Secondary School
CASH KICKS
Ever wanted a pair of beautiful shoes specially designed for you? Prakash aims to provide this exact service where he will design a unique pair of shoes just for you. While scrolling through Instagram, Prakash noticed many users selling shoes of the similar design and can be easily found in the market. That was when he came up with Cashkicks, a business where he will design shoes for customers, providing a different experience that is one of a kind.
Darius Foh
Hougang Secondary School
Self-Cleaning Contact Lens Case
The risk of eye infection after using unclean contact lenses poses a severe threat. However, there is also the hassle of ensuring that the contact lenses are clean, and especially so for busy Singaporeans. Hence, Darius created a self-cleaning contact lens case to help its users reduce the risk of having an eye infection while eliminating the hassle of the time to clean them.
Ang Kai Hsien
Greendale Secondary School
Flipping Around
What does it feel like to be Spiderman? Kai Hsien wants you to experience it for yourself. Parkour is an increasingly popular activity that appeals to youths, and spotting this trend, Kai Hsien created Flipping Around, a parkour gym that is perfect for young Singaporeans who are looking to dabble in Parkour. It is an ideal place for them to destress and build new friendships over a common interest.
Wong Ji Feng, Willard
East View Secondary School
School Canteen Checkout
Rushing for class, facing endless queues, only to find you have an empty wallet? This is a common problem experienced by students everyday. Willard’s School Canteen Checkout aims to change this situation by instituting a grab-and-go system in the canteen, without queuing, and automatically making payment through their e-wallet later in the day. It’s the Amazon Go for school canteens.
Nurul Huda Bte Mazlan
Edgefield Secondary School
Reusable Clothes
Clothes and discarded textiles make up a large proportion of what ends up in landfills. Huda believes that upcycling is one of many ways to create a sustainable future, and she hopes that more people will tackle this issue by changing the way we make, use and dispose of clothing. Through her business, she wants to give old clothes new life and encourage eco-friendliness through reusable and upcycled clothes.
Nur Ayumie Ayda Bte Roslan
Bedok Green Secondary School
Seribayu by Bayufamily
With the rising trends of viral dance movements from Korea and America, traditional dance seems to be losing traction among young people. Ayumie hopes to revive an interest in Malay dance by opening up a Malay dance company. She hopes that more people will appreciation of this unique art form as she shares the beautiful and graceful nature of Malay dance. Through this, she aims to impart important values to the new generation and ensure the distinct culture will not be lost.
Chief Training Officer
Halogen Foundation Singapore
Sean first started out in 2005, where he was a volunteer with Halogen. Today, he oversees curriculum and programme design, research in youth trends and consults with schools to help them achieve their student leadership development goals. Sean loves the outdoors and a good adventure. One day, he hopes to be able to sail overseas, particularly in the Indian Ocean.
Lawrence Liang, Youth Volunteer
I am passionate about volunteering with young people. I was once a lost boy. I had always known I wanted to serve the community. However, with so many beneficiaries and numerous ways to help them, I lacked motivation and a sense of direction. But there was one group who often felt was missed out on when people thought of giving back to society – Youth. Thus, I began my journey of developing my passion for empowering youth. In a short span of 6 months, I discovered how meaningful it was to uncover the limitless potential that so many youth possess but do not recognise. Through this process, I not only developed the skill sets required to train a class of students, but also clarified my own values in the process. I am excited to apply what I have learnt, to give back even more.
Daril Haqim, Youth Volunteer
I once heard this quote — “We do not inherit the world from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children”. We often get caught up in our own world and we forget that there still exists young people who could do with a little more guidance and a nudge onto a better path. It is my hope and wish that every student that I’ve taught will put their new knowledge to good use and continue to impart them to those younger than themselves.
Amuthavalli Ramiah, Educator
Young people are at a stage in life where they are exploring the future and blossoming into adults. It is at this period of their life that they need the most support and guidance to encourage them so that they can make a difference in their lives, and in the lives of others. When I think about young people, I see a dynamic future that is filled with endless possibilities.
Mohammed Feroz, Youth Volunteer
The youth of today will become the leaders of tomorrow. By extending a helping hand and serving as a guide to youths, we can mould the leaders of tomorrow. This, to me, is one of the greatest contributions we can make to the future of our society. Volunteering with Halogen+ is an amazing opportunity for you to play a vital role in the lives of youths. Your actions can deeply inspire and push students to become better versions of themselves. Be a part of this community and shape the future of our society!
Tun Shien, Youth Volunteer
The youth are the greatest agents of change in our society and I feel a need to give back to the youth of today as I have had a couple of opportunities in the past. They are the source of the greatest change with new and fresh ideas on how to improve the world we live in. Volunteering with youths at Halogen+ is a meaningful experience where you get to meet people of different backgrounds, lifestyles, cultures and mindsets but all aligned with a common cause.
Daniel Kwok, Adult Volunteer
I’m Daniel, and I am a Service Delivery Manager at UBS for nearly 20 years. I was once a lost teenager who did not know what to do with his life. Now, as a working adult, I can share my past experience to encourage young people. By investing in young people, we can help them tackle their challenges in life, prepare them to join the workforce, develop their skillsets, discover their talents, and do so much more to help them achieve their goals!
Su Ann Lai, Youth Volunteer
I truly believe that when we invest in young people and build them at a young age, what they learn sticks with them, even as they grow older. It is in their youth that crucial learning and development takes place, not only in terms of skills, but also in terms of the development of their personal beliefs, values and confidence. Having the opportunity to interact with a diverse range of young people has taught me a lot about the way young people think and act, and interestingly, has taught me a lot about myself too. I believe that young people deserve the chance to be guided and shaped, just as how I had someone to do that for me too.
Vivek Sharma, Adult Volunteer
I believe that the future of young people is bright when they have proper guidance and directions. To quote Franklin Roosevelt, “We cannot build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future”. The truth is that many issues the young people today grapple with are more complicated than what we faced in our youth. Rapidly evolving social and cultural norms are forcing young people to find their unique identity. New technologies are changing the way they will work tomorrow. I believe in guiding young people to handle these challenges appropriately so that when the time comes, they are equipped to make the right decisions for themselves, their families and society.
Callista Anne, Youth Volunteer
The future is filled with so much uncertainty. Things are constantly changing and there will always be new problems. But at the same time, this also means that there are so many opportunities for youths to do things that has never been done before! I just hope to plant a little seed of growth and knowledge for today’s youths, which would hopefully bloom into something that will help them through the struggles they may face. Halogen+ has given me that opportunity as an Associate Trainer.
Muhammad ‘Ammar, Educator
Steadfast. That is the first word that pops in my mind when I think of youths and their future. I want them to be equipped with the proper skills and values so that they remain steadfast in the face of challenges and adversity. As a teacher at Edgefield Secondary School, I am more passionate about instilling values and life-skills in the youth more than anything else. Halogen+ is a very enriching experience for youth. It opens up their lives to a plethora of opportunities and experience beyond the four walls of a classroom setting and into the real world.
Gloria Zhang, Adult Volunteer
I am working at Diageo, as a Technical Manager for South East Asia. I believe that the potential of young people is endless. Just by showing them different perspectives and new possibilities, we can empower them to dream, and to create a better future for themselves and for those around them. As a volunteer, it has been rewarding to witness their growth and to see what they can really accomplish. Halogen+ is where a true difference can be made, sustained and amplified for good through our youths.
Geraldine Tay, CSR Champion
Tackling big issues like poverty, climate change, and inequality are at the forefront of many youths’ minds and I’m excited to see how things will improve as our young people are given more access and opportunities. Volunteering with Halogen+ is a wonderful opportunity to coach youth in navigating their lives, through proven methodologies that create lasting skills. If you are looking to join an organisation that allows you fulfil your purpose in impacting people and provides learning/growth opportunities, Halogen+ is definitely one of the top choices I’d recommend.
Richard Slovenski, Donor
I recently left a senior corporate position after working for over 30 years, and have embarked on a personal ‘journey of discovery’. I believe that the young people of today will solve the challenges of tomorrow. We can provide them with guidance and give them confidence to overcome these challenges and to make the world a better place. Throughout my career, I was fortunate to receive help from individuals who saw my potential and shortcomings, and guided me. I believe Halogen Foundation performs a similar role helping young people.
If you want to help young people understand what it takes to lead, collaborate, build trust, be creative, and become lifelong learners; build the confidence of young people; help build a better future for Singapore then Halogen Foundation is the place you should be!
Tze Xin, Youth Volunteer
Having people believe in you greatly influences who you think you are and what you think you are capable of, especially at a young and impressionable age. I volunteer with young people because in the same way others first believed in me, I hope to be able to do the same now for young people and witness them reach their potential and achieving their goals.
Harold Goh, Educator
I am currently a Head of Department, overseeing the Student Management in Serangoon Secondary School. I have seen how young people have the drive and the potential to impact the communities in ways that even adults cannot. Their strength lies in their youthful tenacity to hold on to their ideals. I believe that young people can and should contribute to the betterment of their community. The way they act must be based on a properly guided set of beliefs and values. Sometimes, all they need are adults who believe in them and who are willing to guide them.
Phoebe Ng, Youth Worker
I am currently working at The Salvation Army Youth Development Centre as a Centre Manager. Young people are sometimes labelled by society with less positive terms like “youth-at-risk” or “strawberry generation” and this hinders them from rising up to the occasion. As many of them continue to discover their passion and purpose in life, what they really need is to have more support and opportunities for them to shine. My passion is to help young people discover and unleash their potential. If you love working with and helping young people, Halogen+ is the platform you can do it!
Amaris Ann, Youth Volunteer
I believe that all of us are capable of sparking change in the life of a young person. Growing up, I’ve seen my relatives struggle with the results of the choices made in their youth, one reason being due to the lack of support and guidance received. I have come to realise that young people are at a vulnerable point in their lives because they are discovering their identities and the choices they make have real consequences. To me, the future of young people is similar to the process of clay moulding. Without the guidance of an experienced potter, the clay would never reach its’ full potential. I believe that volunteering with young people is a great chance to surprise yourself. More than just impacting the lives of young people, I’ve come to learn new things about myself and have changed for the better too.
Jacob Tan, Adult Volunteer
Often times when I volunteer, I find myself not just imparting things, but receiving an exchange of ideas, concepts, and stories. I am passionate about volunteering with young people because I had the fortune of meeting many teachers, mentors, and kind souls as I was growing up. I believe they have had a strong influence on who I am today. That is why I wish to give back in the same way to young people now. Everyone faces different challenges, have different aspirations, and learn in different ways. I try my best to understand each individual as a person first before sharing what may be relevant to them. I believe we live in a world where young people can dream, and we can play a part in making their dreams come true!
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