Tell us a bit about yourself

I grew up in Singapore, where pragmatism and efficiency are prioritised over all else. It was in my pre-university days where it became apparent that not all that glitters is gold – there are many who fall through the cracks, inequalities that tend to be hidden from the uncritical eye. This realisation has led me to seek out avenues through which change can be generated. Beyond volunteering to teach English in various settings spanning from a youth centre in Myanmar to children with incarcerated parents in Singapore, I co-founded a university organisation which aims to nurture next generation leaders in the policy making and research space. My passion for understanding and tackling inequality has also deepened and sharpened over time to focus on those that are gender and class-based – most recently, I have worked on spotlighting the stories of differently-classed female migrants in Singapore in their search for love, at the inflection point of policies and personal choices.

Why did you choose to work with TSIC?

TSIC stood out to me as an organisation with true commitment to values, particularly regarding speaking truth to power. This perspective was continually affirmed throughout my internship in the TSIC ASEAN office, and cemented my decision to continue working with the TSIC team. Beyond value alignment, I believe in the work of TSIC to promote a more inclusive world through systems change!

What are you most looking forward to?

I’m looking forward to working with the diverse team at TSIC, to delve deeper into the social impact space in the UK context while leveraging on our team’s global expertise!