Meet Our Team

Coming from an NGO background and working a lot with young people, Dora is passionate about community building and social causes close to her heart. She also loves the outdoors and relishes the adrenaline of ascending a mountain. Now based in Sydney, she cannot wait to explore all that Australian nature has to offer – mountains, beaches, forests, the outback and more!

Once upon a time, Cheryl was the face behind SGN’s social media accounts. Now, this digital marketer has traded crafting campaigns for creating partnerships based out of NYC. Despite her occasional deadpan voice, Cheryl's need for purpose-driven work fuels her to foster connections and cultivate communities. When she finds time away from her day job, she's mastering the art of wiping out gracefully on board sports like snowboarding and wakesurfing.

Passionate in treading the intersection between business and technology. Enjoys building innovative solutions and collaborating with people to establish the vision and define the north star. A lifelong learner at heart, Daryl is always game for a conversation to hear diverse perspectives from individuals hailing from various walks of life.

Ele is passionate about bridging cultures and facilitating business expansion into Asia. Her curiosity about different cultures has led her to reside in various cosmopolitan cities such as Singapore, London, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. With a background in business consulting and training, Ele finds fulfillment in assisting businesses and individuals in acclimating to new environments. In her leisure time, she finds joy in singing her heart out at karaoke sessions and honing her K-pop dance moves.

Nothing bores Joanna more than having a quiet meal by herself. She is energized by having people around her, be it over catching up with a bunch of close buddies over her favourite “mala” hotpot, or fostering stronger ties with partners and associates at work events. Joanna looks forward to meeting new friends in China and getting their advice on authentic Southern Chinese cuisine.

Ian is passionate about the arts and its potential to connect people, and dreams of writing a novel one day. With a background that has spanned education, aviation, tech and the arts, he enjoys joining the dots to solve problems and deliver real-world impact for people and communities. When not at work, Ian is either putting himself through the emotional wringer that is the latest K-drama, or trying to learn a new language.

Jonathan enjoys connecting with others over local hawker fare, coffee or over a game of racquet sports. With a background in geography, Jonathan is an aviation geek and loves enriching experiences where people, culture, and networks transcend boundaries and come together in vibrant places – & there is no better place than in Singapore!

Teri is an outgoing individual who finds any opportunity to escape to Bali's waves. Her love for cats is only matched by her dedication to creating a greener future. Having lived in Singapore, Shanghai, and London, Teri has gained a global perspective that fuels her passion for making a positive impact.

Patrina is a keen learner of the histories, cultures and societies of Southeast Asia, fascinated both by values we share and the unique identities that distinguish us. With a background in talent mobility and development and migration policies, Patrina is excited to connect with communities in Southeast Asia and growing and deepening the ties between these Southeast Asian networks with SGN’s global networks.

Jessie enjoys a good cup of coffee, slow mornings and the occasional G&T. Inspired by her stint at BBC Studios working with documentary producers, she strives to bring a touch of creativity and sustainability to her work. She’d love to connect with communities across Southeast Asia and Australia to find out what collaborations they want to see, and what makes them feel alive.

As an extrovert, Valerina is enthusiastic about meeting new friends and fans of Singapore, especially over a cup of coffee. With an interest in converging cultures and connecting people across geographies and affiliations, Valerina hopes to build a global community in UK and Europe through a unique Singapore experience. Currently based in London, Valerina can be found wandering around a museum in her spare time or on a train out to the rest of Europe.