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!

Being an outgoing person, Valerina is enthusiastic about meeting new folks, engaging with family, friends and fans of Singapore, especially within Southeast Asia, and helping others meet their needs. In her spare time, Valerina is passionate about having at least one cup of coffee a day, binge-watching animes and K-dramas as well as finding the best plate of Hokkien mee in Singapore.

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 about sustainability and tech for social good, Xuan Hong is always game for a chat to connect, learn and exchange ideas. As a nature lover, Xuan Hong is always on the lookout for carnivorous plants, orchids and succulents to create his “Gardens By The Bed”. On weekends, Xuan Hong enjoys visiting farmers markets and hiking with his two young kids and Westie, Nugget.

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.

Based in Shanghai, Koi enjoys building meaningful partnerships and making new friends across East China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Outside of work, you can find him preparing for the next Spartan race, serving the life support community as an adjunct medical instructor, honing his French and training to be an Advanced Sommelier. Koi loves a good conversation as much as a bottle of wine, so ping him any time for a chat!

An extrovert, Alberenee likes to meet new people, hear and be inspired by their stories and life experiences. It also gives her great joy and motivation in being able to help bridge meaningful connections and forge mutually-beneficial partnerships at work.

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.

Brenda is your quintessential ENTP who is energized by interactions and challenges. She has an innate ability to see the grand potential in any situation and enjoys working with people to explore collaborations and new ideas. Brenda has over 20 years of experience in Banking and Finance, International Relations, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Management.

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.