United Kingdom
Many view education as a stairway to social mobility—a climb requiring immense individual energy. I view it as an escalator: a systemic, structural enabler powered by technology and targeted policy. For over a decade, my career has been dedicated to designing, managing, and evaluating the mechanics of that escalator. My focus bridges the gap between grassroots social impact and macro-level government strategy. Anchored by 10 years of public and people sector management in Singapore, including a secondment driving localised equity initiatives at Tasek Academy, I understand how to translate high-level mandates into tangible community outcomes. Currently completing my MSc in International Social and Public Policy at the LSE, I am upgrading my toolkit to scale these outcomes globally. My academic and project portfolio spans: +Strategic Evaluation: Utilising Difference-in-Differences (DiD) methodologies and large-N panel datasets (TIMSS) to measure how macro-policy shocks impact educational equity in rapidly transforming regions like the UAE and Qatar. +Global Coordination: Managing cross-border initiatives, including mapping ASEAN AI Governance frameworks and coordinating the Pakistan 2047 economic roadmap at LSE IDEAS. +Behavioural Public Policy: Advocating for s-frame (systemic) interventions over isolated i-frame nudges to create sustainable, system-wide social mobility. I firmly believe impactful leadership requires a balance of "High-Tech" and "High-Touch" skills. I combine data analytics, EdTech, and AI governance with human-centered design and a deep commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sustainability. Having engaged with diverse ecosystems across many countries, I know that contextual, evidence-based policy is the only way forward. I am currently connecting with multilateral organisations, global think tanks, and public sector consultancies for 2027, seeking senior advisory and managerial roles where I can contribute meaningfully to architect and address the structural policies that drive global equity.
Facilitating the Pakistan 2047 Research Project working with LSE Fellow Dr Saqib Iqbal and coordinating panel discussion with experts as well as thought leaders of Pakistan. Contributing to the LSE's foreign policy think tank by connecting academic knowledge of diplomacy and strategy with the people who use it.
Contribute in research sprints leading up to a report on AI Governance in ASEAN and coordinating communications as well as social media outreach of deliverables with the Foreign Policy Think Tank arm of the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Serving on the Panel of Advisers (PoA) for the Youth Court in Singapore. The PoA is a group of experienced community professionals and volunteers appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF). The PoA works with the Family Justice Courts to advise judges on appropriate rehabilitation and dispositional orders for youth offenders. The Panel is a critical component of the youth court structure, which focuses on welfare, care, and protection under the Children and Young Persons Act.
Analysed assessment data from Cambridge Primary Insights for monitoring and evaluation purposes and tracking impact. Taught disadvantaged children basic literacy and numeracy at Somers Town Saturday School to help them catch up with their peers and have a stronger grasp of foundational concepts and skills.
- Co-led the Outreach, Development and Mentorship team - Head of educational and academic programmes for disadvantaged youth - Oversaw digitalisation and programme evaluation efforts - Pitched and crafted proposals for fund raising and grants for special social innovation projects - [Special Project] Lead of Tasek Rising : Mentoring journey with secondary-school-aged teens and youth with special residential camps (up to 15 days long) as milestones over the school holidays - Raised and managed close to half a million in funding and followed up with proper monitoring, evaluation and reporting for accountability and good governance - Interviewed, hired and trained 5 staff for the Outreach, Development and Mentorship team
Upper secondary Mathematics and English Language teacher overseeing Student Development and Student Management (positive discipline) for Secondary 3s as an Assistant Year Head and Level Restorative Coordinator. Supporting ADSS' Life Long Learning Programme in Leadership and Service Learning.
Teacher of secondary school level Mathematics and English language at PRSS (practicum school). Was also part of the Student Leadership Committee and a Teacher Officer (2IC) for the NCDCC Unit. Awarded the Caring Teacher Award for the first 2 years teaching at PRSS and the Inspiring Teacher Award in my 3rd year there. Presented at the Normal Course Symposium 2018 with my Networked Learning Community team for Student Motivation. Secured the Outstanding Contribution Award as a Google Certified Innovator and Maths Department ICT Champion in 2019. Invited to be a panelist at the Learning Designers Symposium organised by ETD, MOE at ITE CC on 10/04/19 and moderated several dialogues while hosting esteemed speakers.
Idea Lead in the Innovation & Design Section within the Technologies for Learning Branch applying Agile Project Management and Human-centred Design. Supported the SLS team with Emergency Ops for Full Home Based Learning. Consulted for schools on the Applied Learning Programme in ICT and Media. Collaborated with other divisions and agencies on EdTech innovations and future planning. Member of the Blended Learning Steering Committee Secretariat. Team lead of Brain Boost Time (BBT) https://go.gov.sg/edtbbt and InteresThing (with Tract.app). Won an award for Tableau and Google Data Studio Data Storytelling. Mental and Emotional Wellness Lead for Staff Wellbeing.