Ms Yeo Wan Ling is a Member of Parliament for Punggol Group Representation Constituency, Grassroots Adviser to Punggol Grassroots Organisations and Vice-Chairman of the North East Community Development Council. She is also the Government Parliamentary Chairperson for Manpower. 

Ms Yeo Wan Ling joined the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) in August 2020. She holds the position of Assistant Secretary-General and is the Director of NTUC Women and Family (WAF). Concurrently, Ms Yeo is the Executive Secretary of National Transport Workers’ Union (NTWU). She is also Advisor to the National Taxi Association (NTA), National Private Hire Vehicles Association (NPHVA) and National Delivery Champions Association (NDCA). Representing workers and the Labour Movement, Ms Yeo is part of the Steering Committee on Autonomous Vehicles and is an appointed union representative in the Tripartite Workgroup on Lower-Wage Workers. She serves as Chairperson of both the Tripartite Cluster for the Retail Industry and the Tripartite Cluster for the Food Services Industry and is the Co-Chairperson of the Tripartite Workgroup on Flexible Work Arrangements (TWG-FWA), formed to develop the Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement Requests (TG-FWAR). Ms Yeo was a member of the Future Economy Council Advanced Manufacturing and Trade Sub-Committee, the Advisory Committee on Platform Workers and an alternate member of National Wages Council representing NTUC.

Joan Collar is Marsh’s Chief Commercial Officer for Asia where she is responsible for commercial strategy, sales, distribution and innovation for the four operating brands of Marsh Risk, Mercer, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman around areas of People, Risk and Strategy. In her role, she drives collaboration and connect the best of our solutions for our clients across Asia.

Prior to her appointment to this role, Joan was the Mercer Marsh Benefits Asia Pacific leader for 16 years. In that role, she was responsible for the P&L, growth, strategy, operations of the largest employee benefits business in Asia, growing double digit every year and delivering profitable growth. She is passionate about healthcare in areas of accessibility and affordability.

As Managing Director, Equinix Singapore, Yee May Leong is responsible for leading the
company’s business strategy and driving the implementation of its sustainability strategy.

She is focused on facilitating digital transformation of businesses to support Singapore as the digital hub in Asia, and to help global multinational companies execute their digital strategy in Singapore and the region.

Yee May joined Equinix in 2019 with more than 35 years of ICT experience across Asia-Pacific at leading technology companies, including IBM, Lotus, F5 Networks and Orange Business Services. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, with a major in computer science and a minor in management studies, from the University of Waterloo in Canada. Yee May also completed the advanced management program at Harvard Business School.

Emma leads Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Macquarie in Asia, working with leaders to create a workplace where people feel valued, included, and able to contribute their full potential. She focuses on embedding inclusive practices across the talent lifecycle and employee experience — from hiring and development to progression, culture, and everyday behaviours.

Her work includes partnering with teams to strengthen inclusive hiring, build leadership capability, and support employee‑led networks. She focuses on creating environments where opportunity is unlocked and everyone is empowered to perform at their best. She is committed to shaping cultures that drive better decisions and deliver lasting value for our people, clients, shareholders, and communities.

Assoc Prof Jeremy Lim’s primary role is as CEO and Co-Founder of AMILI, a microbiome insights company based in Singapore serving the region. Beyond this, he also undertakes academic and practice-focused work in health financing.

Other than AMILI, he is adjunct faculty with Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and Monash University Malaysia.

Outside academia, Jeremy serves on the boards of various for-profit and not-for-profit organizations in different aspects of healthcare including migrant worker health, healthy longevity and digital health interventions. He is a Senior Advisor to the consulting firm, Boston Consulting Group, focusing mainly on healthcare acquisitions and health insurance.
He trained in surgery and public health, attaining post-graduate qualifications in both from the UK and US.

Head of Wellbeing, Asia Pacific – Aon

Susan Fanning is the Head of Wellbeing Solutions for Asia Pacific at Aon, where she leads the design and delivery of workplace wellbeing strategies for multinational and local organisations across the region. Based in Singapore, Susan works closely with senior leaders, HR teams and boards to translate complex health, wellbeing and workforce challenges into practical, scalable solutions that improve both employee outcomes and organisational performance.

With a background spanning actuarial science, insurance and health consulting, Susan brings a strong commercial and analytical lens to wellbeing. Her work sits at the intersection of workforce health, diversity and inclusion, talent strategy and organisational risk, helping employers move beyond ad‑hoc initiatives towards integrated, sustainable approaches to wellbeing at work.

Susan has extensive experience advising organisations on sensitive and often overlooked topics such as women’s health, menopause, mental health, chronic conditions and caregiving. She supports clients to design menopause‑supportive workplaces that are grounded in evidence, culturally relevant for Asia, and realistic to implement—balancing policy, benefits, manager capability and everyday workplace practices. Her focus is on enabling organisations to create environments where employees can perform at their best across different life stages, without stigma or unintended exclusion.

Across APAC, Susan works with organisations in financial services, technology, manufacturing, consumer goods and professional services, supporting initiatives ranging from wellbeing benchmarking and strategy development to leadership education and change management. She is particularly passionate about preventative, low‑cost interventions that strengthen trust, inclusion and psychological safety while delivering clear business value.

Susan is a regular speaker and facilitator at regional forums on workplace wellbeing, women’s health and the future of work. She is known for her pragmatic, insight‑led perspective, drawing on real client experience rather than theory alone, and for challenging organisations to move from intent to action.

Razwana Begum is an Associate Professor and Head of the Global Security and Strategy (GSS) Graduate Programme at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). In her academic role, she is committed to developing practice-oriented programmes and fostering discussions on leadership, inclusion, and resilience.

She holds a PhD from Monash University, with academic training in law and counselling, which informs her multidisciplinary approach to education, policy, and advocacy.

Razwana also serves as President of PPIS (social service agency), where she advocates for women’s development and well-being. Her work emphasises the importance of addressing issues that shape women’s lived experiences, including health transitions that affect confidence, work, and identity.

She previously served as a Nominated Member of Parliament, during which she tabled an adjournment motion highlighting the need for greater awareness and workplace sensitivity surrounding menopause. Her advocacy framed menopause as not only a health matter, but one with broader social and organisational implications.

At SUSS, drawing from her training in law and counselling, Razwana brings a social justice lens to the courses she teaches and develops, encouraging critical reflection on how policies, workplace cultures, and institutional practices can either support or marginalise individuals across life stages.

She contributes to conversations on menopause with a focus on dignity, understanding, and creating supportive environments for women.

Adjunct Assistant Prof Huang Zhongwei is Clinician-Scientist and Consultant at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, National University Hospital, Singapore. He is the Deputy Director of NUS Bia-Echo Asia Centre for Reproductive Longevity and Equality (ACRLE), specialising in research for women’s reproductive health, ageing, digital medicine, and leading the conversation in women’s reproductive longevity and equality. He publishes his research in Nature Aging, Nature Communications, Cell Research, BMC Medicine, BJOG, AJOG, Human Reproduction Open, Human Reproduction, Molecular Human Reproduction and Fertility and Sterility. Adjunct Assistant Prof Huang supports couples with fertility and sexual issues holistically as an integral part of his clinical practice. He also cares for mothers throughout their pregnancy and women in their post reproductive years.

Adjunct Assistant Prof Huang is also the Vice President of the Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Singapore, Chair, Section of Reproductive Medicine, College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Singapore and Honorary Treasure, Menopause Research Society, Singapore.

Georgette is Board Member and Immediate Past President of United Women Singapore, an NGO advocating gender equality and women’s empowerment. Prior to her retirement, she was Senior Vice President heading up Communications, CSR and Corporate Reputation at MasterCard Asia Pacific. Her career included senior communications functions in both private and public sectors in Singapore and Hong Kong.

She currently serves on the boards of SHE (SG Her Empowerment), CHIJ Sanctuary for Children, and is Co-Chair of BoardAgender, and, of the School Advisory Council of Alexander Primary School.

Georgette serves on the International Advisory Council of APCO Worldwide, and also advises and mentors start-up ventures and social enterprises in the region, headed by women entrepreneurs.

Professor Cassandra Szoeke is a Full Academic Professor, Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Medical Doctor, Consultant Neurologist with Epilepsy Fellowship, PhD in Epidemiology and Public Health and Cognition PostDoc Fellowship.

A pioneer of Longitudinal Research, she leads the Women’s Healthy Ageing Project, the longest-running study of women’s health in Australia, which has followed participants for over 30 years since 1990.

Bestselling Author: She authored Secrets of Women’s Healthy Ageing, a highly commended medical title that translates decades of data into actionable lifestyle advice. It was highly commended in the Educational Publishing Awards Australia and was the Best-selling title in 100 years of Melbourne University Publishing in the genre of Medicine. She is a multi-award-winning clinical researcher.

International Leadership: Professor Szoeke serves as the Inaugural Chair of the Asia-Pacific Node for the Women’s Brain Project and was the clinical lead on the Global Burden of Dementia.

Government & Policy Advisor: She has contributed to national health policies, served on the Council of the Australian Medical Association, and held board director roles for the Department of Health (Victoria).

In addition to her medical qualifications and fellowship in the Royal College of Physicians she has a BSc with Honours in Genetics and PhD in Epidemiology and her postdoctoral studies at Stanford University CA were in the department of public health and policy. Her sabbatical at Oxford University focused on sex-specific medicine. She is an Associate Fellow of the Australian Institute of Digital Health and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Academic Excellence: With an h-index of 75 and over 63,000 citations, she is ranked among the top 1% of Australian researchers in women’s health.

She has held many significant academic positions and teaching roles for academic institutions and specialist colleges. She has represented Australia on several major international collaborative efforts including the Australian clinical representative role in the world-wide Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative, Clinical lead on the Global burden of Dementia, on the science advisory of the International Women’s Brain Project and Inaugural lead of the Asia Pacific node for WBP.

She has several hundred published articles in academic journals and several book chapters in medical textbooks. She is currently the Director of the Women’s Healthy Ageing Program and Lead of the seXXspecific education for the Academy in HealthCare at Monash Centre for Health Research & Translation.

Dr. Ieera Aggarwal is a Senior Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, with over 20 years of experience in managing complex gynaecological conditions and cancers. She completed her fellowship at the Royal Marsden Cancer Centre in London and has worked in India, the UK, and Singapore, offering a broad understanding of women’s health across different healthcare systems. As a certified menopause specialist and trained in the ‘Exercise is Medicine’ program, she takes a holistic approach to women’s health. Dr. Aggarwal is the principal investigator for the MARIE study, exploring the impact of menopause on women’s health across 13 countries, including HIC and LMIC. She has numerous peer-reviewed publications, with her latest work on the lived experiences of women navigating menopause in Singapore, published in the Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore. She has collaborated with the Department of Family Medicine at KKH to start a dedicated clinic for menopause care after cancer, enhancing survivorship and quality of life.

Madhumita Banerjee is the APAC Head of Compensation and Benefits responsible for all compensation, benefits, wellness, and comp regulatory matters across our franchise in Asia Pacific and Global Business Services in India.

Madhu joined Bank of America in 2010 within the Global Business Services (GBS) HR team in India. Over the years she had held various responsibilities as Compensation Leader for GBS, Benefits Leader for Asia Pacific and Compensation Executive for APAC GCIB. Prior to joining the firm, Madhu has worked at IBM, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Vodafone.

She holds a dual postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management and Economics. Madhu and her family reside in Singapore. She is involved with community volunteering initiatives that focus on children’s education and serves as an Advisor to the Governing Board of United Word College, South East Asia.

Dr. June Tan Sheren is a Singaporean physician with over 20 years of clinical experience in Primary Care and Women’s Health with a focus on holistic and personalized care for women from adolescence through post-menopause. Her knowledge spans gynecology, menstrual health, sexual and reproductive health, contraception, postpartum care, menopause management, urogenital health, musculoskeletal health, and osteoporosis prevention.

Known for her research-driven insights into primary and preventive care coupled with individualized treatment and informed decision-making, Dr. June’s expertise also extends to mental health, cardiovascular health, chronic care, health screenings, and preventive medicine.

A graduate of the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (1997) with a Master’s in Family Medicine (2002), she is an active member of the Australasian Menopause Society and the Performing Arts Medicine Association.

Dr. June holds a second Master’s in Performing Arts Medicine with Distinction from University College London, making her the only physician in Singapore certified in this field. As Medical Advisor to the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and clinician to students at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, NUS, she attends to performing artists, addressing their unique physical and mental health needs. Additionally, she is a guest lecturer at University College London, where she teaches about women’s health and performance.

Dr. June supports the non-profit Caring For Cambodia and advises Surety SG, a social enterprise enhancing midlife women’s health literacy. In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano and cello, combining her love for music with her professional passion for the arts.

Ambra Debernardi is Head of Employees Benefits and Corporate Relationships Asia Pacific. Ambra
joined Zurich in September 2025 after 9 years at AIA Group, where she was Director of Multinationals
and International Brokers, Group Corporate Solutions. Her focus has been on structuring and delivering
propositions pertaining to Employee Benefits for Multinational corporates across Asia Pacific. Ambra
started her career in the insurance industry with Assicurazioni Generali SpA. Having spent 20 years in
the APAC Region, Ambra has developed a thorough understanding of market dynamics, life insurance
industry and healthcare sector in Asia Pacific as well as of clients’ and distribution requirements. Ambra
brings a wealth of knowledge and insights into delivering risk management solutions to multinational
clients and support international brokers across the Globe.

External engagement
Parent Board Member at ESF from 2021 to 2024 and active member of Italian Women Association,
Women in Finance Asia (WiFA) and 100 Women in Finance (100WF).
Educational background
Ambra earned a bachelor’s degree in Chinese studies from the University of Sheffield, a master’s degree
in Chinese studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies and a master’s in business and
administration from the University of Liverpool. In 2025, Ambra has achieved master level accreditation
in Board Directorship with Hong Kong University Business School. Ambra was awarded a Fellow, Life
Management Institute (FLMI) professional designation by LOMA, the Life Office Management
Association in 2010. She is Italian and proficient in English, French and Chinese Mandarin.

Dr. Seow Yian San is the President of the Singapore Council of Women’s Organizations (SCWO). She has led key committees within SCWO, including the Membership and Audit Committees, as well as the Women’s Register, underscoring her dedication to governance and advocacy for women’s causes.

Dr. Seow served as the President of the Association of Women Doctors (Singapore) (AWDS) from 2020 to 2022, becoming the first and only dentist elected to this role.

Previously, she was President of the Association of Orthodontists (Singapore) and held several key positions within the Singapore Dental Association, showcasing her extensive leadership experience in the dental field.

Dr. Seow is Singapore’s representative to the World Federation of Orthodontists and has been nominated as the Orthodontics Chapter Chairperson at the College of Dental Surgeons for the 2024–2026 term.

Currently, she serves as an appointed member of the Singapore Dental Council Complaints Panel and is a part-time lecturer at the Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore.

In addition, Dr. Seow works in private practice.

Theodoric Chew is the Co-founder & CEO of Intellect, the mental health company that provides comprehensive mental healthcare for global workforces and consumers.

At 16, Theodoric started his entrepreneurship journey when he founded and brought a content platform, Existgreat, to acquisition at just 20 years old.

Theodoric then headed up marketing at Voyagin, a travel tech company that got acquired by Rakuten, and thereafter went on to lead growth at Entrepreneur First, the world’s leading deep tech venture builder, before founding Intellect in 2019.

Intellect is a trusted global leader in mental healthcare, providing accessible, culturally-localised support through comprehensive solutions that address diverse needs at every stage of the mental health journey. Today, Intellect is available in more than 120 languages and 100+ countries, serving more than 3.7 million members globally.

Uma Thana Balasingam is a commercial leader, platforms & community builder, and an advocate for women’s advancement across the globe. With over 20 years leading organisations at enterprise scale, she walked away from the corporate script to build what the corporate world wasn’t building for women. She is the founder of Lean In Network Singapore (>7,000 members), The ELEVATE Group (a global community on a mission to uplift 5 million women in business), Careerquake (a leadership relevance framework for C-suite executives), and RAW Leadership (unscripted conversations on reinvention and failure). Everything she builds points at the same thing: turning awareness into infrastructure, so midlife women at the peak of their careers are actively retained, advanced, and heard, not quietly sidelined.

After over two decades of experience as a family physician in both the UK and Singapore, Dr Foong co-founded Osler Health International in 2020. Her vision was to deliver bespoke healthcare at the highest level – both in the realm of medical knowledge and service standards. Having worked as a Family Physician in an expatriate practice in Singapore for 10+years, she recognised the need for an elevated medical practice bringing world-class solutions to Singapore.

As an actively practising Primary Care clinician, Dr Foong oversees both the medical and business aspects of running a successful medical practice. This dual role enables her to remain at the forefront of clinical developments and evolving medical knowledge, while leading and shaping a gold-standard model of primary care in which preventive health is a central pillar.

Dr. Foong was instrumental in establishing a health clinic focused on truly understanding and addressing women’s health concerns, particularly during the stages of perimenopause and menopause. Recognising that many women felt inadequately supported during these transitions, she envisioned a space where care was personalised, evidence-based, and rooted in compassion. Under her leadership, Osler Health brings together comprehensive programmes that combine hormonal assessment, lifestyle medicine, mental health support, and patient education to help women navigate each life stage.

Dr Foong has also been instrumental in introducing and advancing Longevity Medicine in Singapore and is increasingly recognised for her insight and thought leadership in the longevity space. Her approach harnesses digital healthcare innovations and AI-driven methodologies alongside conventional medical practices to optimise patient outcomes.

As a founding member of the Singapore Lifestyle Medicine Society, Dr Foong is a strong proponent of lifestyle medicine as a foundational approach to health and well-being, and a dedicated advocate for healthy longevity across the lifespan.

Dr. Yeoh Kai Tze is the Head of Product Strategy and Healthcare Propositions, Singapore and Australia, Cigna Healthcare. He leads the development and execution of innovative health solutions and product
strategies, with a focus on delivering high-value, customer-centric care.

With deep expertise spanning clinical practice, public health, and healthcare strategy, Dr Kai Tze has previously driven network transformation initiatives to enhance access to care, including
chemotherapy day centres and day surgery facilities, as well as the introduction of alternative care models in Singapore. In his current role, he continues to leverage this experience to shape future‑ready healthcare propositions, strengthen provider collaboration, and optimise healthcare delivery across the Asia‑Pacific region.

Dr Kai Tze holds a Master of Public Health and a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the National University of Singapore. His clinical grounding, combined with strategic foresight, enables him to bridge medical expertise and business innovation in advancing value‑based care for the community.

Dr. Sundus Hussain-Morgan is a UK-trained Family Physician with over 20 years of experience and a special interest in lifestyle medicine, women’s health and health coaching. She embraces a holistic approach to wellness, focusing on partnering with patients to uncover the root causes of their health challenges and personalising treatments to patients’ unique needs.

She is a founding member and Secretary of the Singaporean Society of Lifestyle Medicine, advocating for disease prevention and treatment through evidence-based lifestyle interventions. As a member of the International Menopause Society, she promotes a holistic approach to women’s health and menopause care. Additionally, she is a Neurodiversity champion and co-leads a Neurodiversity Parent Support Group.

Dr. Sundus is involved in teaching medical students, sharing her knowledge and passion for holistic health. She also dedicates her time to volunteer work with HOME and Healthserve, furthering her commitment to the health of the underserved community.

Professor Robyn Langham is the Chief Medical Adviser of the Therapeutic Goods Administration in Australia. Since graduating in Medicine from Monash University, she trained in nephrology in Melbourne and Oxford. A PhD studying the molecular drivers of renal disease led to a career as a clinician researcher, with a focus on translational studies, part of a team developing antifibrotic agents for use in kidney disease. Prof Langham was active in national and international initiatives in combating kidney disease and was the Director of the Nephrology Unit at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne. She is an adjunct Professor of Medicine at both Monash University and the University of Melbourne.

Prof Langham is currently the Chair of the Human Research and Ethics Committee of the Royal Children’s Hospital and is a Director of the Australian Medical Council. In 2022 she was awarded an Order of Australia for her contributions to renal research and medical education.

Dr. Tash Mirando is a British-trained Family Physician based in Singapore, with a passion for women’s health, chronic disease prevention, and promoting healthy longevity. As the Menopause Lead and Lifestyle Medicine Co-Lead at Osler Health International, Dr. Tash provides personalised healthcare services to individuals of all ages. Her primary focus is on shifting healthcare from a “sick care” model to one that emphasises “well care,” particularly through Lifestyle Medicine and preventive strategies.

Dr. Tash actively engages with medical organisations in Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Sri Lanka, which allows her to stay current with the latest research and evidence, enhancing her practice. In addition, she teaches clinical communication skills to medical students at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, and advocate for improved patient care on international platforms.

As the Medical Advisor for SOL Menopause, Dr. Tash collaborates with Grace Oh to empower and educate women, guiding them towards optimising their health and well-being for the long term.

Diana is a healthcare consultant and a patient advocate who bridges industry, research and lived experience to improve how evidence is generated and translated into real-world care.

She is the Founder of Advocates for Advancing Health, focusing on market research, evidence generation, real-world data, and implementation strategies. She also co-founded Menopause Care Alliance, a non-profit patient advocacy group and serves as Patient Partner at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, collaborating with researchers to co-design studies and translate evidence into practice.

Together, these roles advance access, quality of care, and health outcomes.

Lindsay Davis started her career in multicultural advertising in the USA, then was recruited by the world’s leading luxury lifestyle management brand, Quintessentially in the UK, to lead global expansion into 25 countries and oversee 60 offices worldwide, with secondments in NYC, Beijing, Shanghai and Qatar. Davis was honoured on the Luxury Daily list of “Luxury Women in Watch” because of her global impact in the luxury sector. As the Founder of Singapore-based One Bee Consulting, Davis works with companies to develop loyalty solutions, elevate customer experience and enhance brand affinity through account management, community engagement and strategic partnerships.

With a vision of available, accessible and affordable healthcare for all women in Asia, Davis founded FemTech Association Asia in October 2021 as the region’s first and largest specialist advisory and industry network for founders, professionals, investors and ecosystem-builders with the core focus on improving women’s health through technology solutions. Representing 80+ companies across 10 countries in Asia, FemTech Association Asia was named the 2025 Most Pioneering Femtech Consultancy by CEO Asia, 2024 Most Empowering Femtech Organisation in Asia by Innovation in Business, Finalist in the Global Inclusion Online Forum – 2022 Business Inclusivity Awards and is member of the UNFPA Equity 2030 Alliance.

As an authority on the femtech industry in Asia, Davis has been featured in media outlets including NASDAQ, CNA, Tatler, The Straits Times, The Business Times, Rice Media, South China Morning Post and MediaCorp Channel News 8. She was recognised in 2025 in the Tatler Front & Female Awards – Singapore, 2025 & 2024 Winner of Great Companies Women’s Entrepreneurship Award; 2024 Tatler Front & Female Leader, Community Business Awards Finalist and received a Certificate of Commendation from SpeakIn Asia; 2023 Most Inspirational FemTech CEO in APAC Insider Awards; and 2023 Singapore 100 Women in Tech List. From 2022 – 2025 she was listed on the annual Women of Wearables: 200 Trailblazing Leaders in Women’s Health and FemTech; and 2022 Health Tech World Incredible women in health tech: the longlist.

In 2023-24, Davis was commissioned by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific as a thought leader and researcher to define what is required to drive transformational and catalytic change in femtech in Southeast Asia. Davis is a Speaker & Essayist for the Milken Institute and sits on the Advisory Board for Women in Global Health – Singapore and Ovy Health.

Danielle is a global leader in cross border payments, leading on initiatives within a multi-jurisdictional organisation.

Beyond her day job, Danielle is committed to women’s health and female leadership development. She actively support initiatives that empower women in financial services, advocating for greater representation, mentorship, and career growth opportunities. Additionally, Danielle is involved in efforts to raise awareness about women’s health, ensuring that critical topics receive the attention and resources they deserve in the workplace.

Originally from the UK, Neil has been based in Singapore for 10 years. His clinical practice focuses on healthspan and preventative medicine, rooted in precision primary care. In addition to his clinical roles, Neil also has an advisory/consulting role for longevity start-ups and is a facilitator at the LKC School of Medicine in Singapore.

Dr. Trisha is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician who emphasizes personalized and preventative care. She is committed to fostering strong, trusting relationships with her patients, guiding them toward healthier, happier lives through proactive and attentive care.

Dr. Trisha obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from the University of Birmingham in 2010. She then pursued postgraduate training in both the UK and Singapore, earning her Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) and a Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (GDFM) from the National University of Singapore. Additionally, she is a proud member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) and has trained with the Institute for Breastfeeding and Lactation Education (IABLE) to effectively support patients with the science behind lactation and breastfeeding. Dr. Trisha is also a member of the Australasian Menopause Society.

Her areas of expertise include chronic disease management, women’s health, children’s health, and mental health. Dr. Trisha adopts a holistic approach, assisting patients in managing conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension, while providing compassionate care in areas like contraception, menopause, and mental well-being.

Having practiced in both the UK and Singapore, Dr. Trisha appreciates the importance of culturally sensitive, individualized care. She ensures that her treatment plans are effective while respecting each patient’s personal and cultural backgrounds.

Dr Joanne Yoong is an applied economist and interdisciplinary researcher working at the intersection of behavioural economics and health and financial decision making. She is the founder of Research For Impact, a research enterprise based in Singapore working to make behavioral and social science research accessible, inclusive and transformative for all.

Dr Yoong holds multiple faculty appointments and is the author of over a hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading economics, medical and public health journals. She serves in various national and international policy and industry advisory capacities and has worked on projects around the world including Singapore, the United States, India, China, Ghana, Kenya, Cambodia, Indonesia and Iraqi Kurdistan. She received her PhD in Economics at Stanford University as an FSI Starr Foundation Fellow after an early career in financial services, and her AB summa cum laude in Economics and Applied and Computational Mathematics from Princeton University.

An experienced professional at a leading global technology firm, Amanda has worked across Australia, the Middle East, the Netherlands, and Singapore in male-dominated industries. She provides a unique cross-cultural perspective on how international policies and systems influence women’s health in the workforce.

On the panel, Amanda offers a practical industry viewpoint on the intersection of clinical care and corporate life, sharing her personal experience with perimenopause and workforce sustainability. Navigating the demands of APAC time zones, she advocates for early intervention and supportive systems to promote the professional longevity of women across Asia.

Kiki is a psychotherapist and executive coach with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and teams navigate complex personal and professional challenges. With a diverse background spanning healthcare, technology, and non-profits, she brings an inclusive perspective, having supported clients across multiple geographies and industry sectors.

Kiki’s therapeutic approach is versatile, integrating a wide range of evidence-based modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy (ST), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels 1 & 2). This versatile toolkit enables her to address a variety of mental health challenges while fostering resilience, well-being, and personal growth.

Anchored in an existential framework, Kiki’s approach is both compassionate and non-judgmental, offering a safe and supportive environment for exploration. Her work emphasizes building psychological flexibility, helping clients accept and navigate difficult thoughts and emotions with a values-driven foundation. This practice promotes a deeper understanding of how to respond to life’s difficulties intentionally rather than reactively. Her belief in the integral role of mental well-being in living a fulfilling life informs her work, which spans several areas, including relationships, life transitions (such as job loss, perimenopause, and menopause), depression, anxiety disorders, complex trauma, abuse (sexual, physical, and emotional), stress, and burnout. She integrates attachment theory to explore relational patterns and employs trauma-informed techniques to help clients process past injuries.

Kiki’s academic qualifications reflect her deep commitment to her field. She holds an MBA, a bachelor’s degree in Psychology honours, and a postgraduate degree in Counseling Psychology. Additionally, Kiki is doctoral candidate in clinical psychology, which ensures that the latest research and clinical advancements inform her practice. Her current areas of interest include the impact of perimenopause and menopause on mental health.

She is a member of several prominent professional organizations, including the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS), the British Psychological Society (BPS), and the American Psychological Association (APA). She is also registered with the Singapore Association of Counselling (SAC) and the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and she holds a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation with the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

In addition to her mental health expertise, Kiki has significant leadership experience, including roles at Google and GE across Asia and Europe. This blend of psychological expertise and leadership insight allows Kiki to approach her work from a holistic perspective, helping individuals navigate transitions with clarity and confidence with a systemic lens. Her combination of psychological knowledge and business acumen enables her to empower clients to achieve greater personal and professional fulfilment.

Jieun Wrigley is a clinical nutritionist and Founder of Rapid Nutrition Therapy. She takes a functional and personalized approach to human health. She is currently a Doctoral candidate in Clinical Nutrition and received her MSc in Nutrition Science from Tufts University (US), and a BA in International Relations from Brown University (US). She is a member of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), and the Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association (SNDA). She is an advisory board member for Renal Health Services Singapore and Eden Hong Kong.

Jieun helps identify dysfunction and the root cause of imbalances in the body which often lead to chronic symptoms. She helps connect and contextualize complex health
data into a comprehensive and actionable health
strategy.

Dr. Pinakin V Parekh is a Singapore and United Kingdom trained Cardiologist.

He is passionate in general cardiology and preventive care. He is well versed in the diagnostic approaches to important cardiac symptoms and the latest state of the art medications for chronic disease and lifestyle management.

Dr. Pinakin subspecialises in interventional cardiology and incorporates modern day interventional cardiology tools such as physiology and intracoronary imaging for his angioplasty procedures. He is an experienced complex angioplasty operator and travels frequently as invited faculty for regional and international cardiology conferences to share his expertise.

Dr. Buvana is a psychiatrist at Promises Healthcare and believes in taking a holistic approach to every patient. She is trained in psychodynamic therapy and is passionate about women’s mental health, including perinatal and menopause-related psychiatry.

Dr. Buvana enjoys working collaboratively with GP’s and gynaecologists to help women in mid-life who are facing mental health challenges.

AMANDA LIM (M.A., M.Ed.) is a Harvard-trained health coach, perinatal strength expert, and Director of LIFT Clinic, Singapore’s first metabolic health centre.

With two decades of experience in strength science, women’s health, and behaviour change, her work advances a new standard of care for women across the life course.

Amanda is the co-host of award-winning health & wellness podcast The Forties Formula, author of a forthcoming book on maternal strength, and ‘geriatric’ mom of three kids under six.

Juanita Mega is a mission‑driven educator, executive coach, and business transformation leader whose career spans more than three decades across global organisations including Dow Jones, Siemens, Financial Times, Kaplan and Intuition. She is Managing Director of The Academy by Intuition, the human capabilities and leadership division of Intuition Publishing, where she leads the expansion of innovative learning solutions beyond financial services into broader industries. She is also the Founder of Metatron Advisory, where she partners with organisations to drive people‑centred transformation through learning, coaching, and strategic advisory.

With deep expertise in adult learning, and human capability building, Juanita designs and delivers high‑impact learning experiences that blend behavioural science, leadership development, and the practical integration of AI and technology. Her facilitation work spans corporate clients, public sector organisations, nonprofits, and community groups, and she is known for her ability to engage diverse, multigenerational audiences through practical frameworks and experiential learning.

A Certified Life & Business Coach, Scrum Master, HRD Corp Certified Trainer, IAL SUSS Adult Educator and Accredited Director with the Singapore Institute of Directors, Juanita brings a unique perspectives of business acumen, coaching mastery, and strategic leadership. She is completing her Master of Science in HR Management & Organisational Psychology with the University of Chichester, deepening her work at the nexus of human behaviour, workplace culture, and organisational change.

Beyond corporate work, Juanita is a passionate advocate for inclusion, neurodiversity, and community impact. She serves on the Board of the Institute of Neurodiversity Singapore, contributes to the Singapore Red Cross as a Fundraising Committee Member. She mentors emerging professionals through NTUC PME, NTU’s Career & Attachment Office, and the Asia Institute of Mentoring. Her lived experience as a caregiver and her belief in a world “without underdogs” fuel her commitment to building workplaces where individuals can thrive.

Dr Ng Kai Lyn is a Consultant Gynaecologist with sub-specialty expertise in urogynaecology and minimally invasive surgery. Prior to moving to private practice, she worked at National University Hospital, Singapore. She is the recipient of Healthcare Manpower Development Plan award from Singapore Ministry of Health and completed a prestigious Urogynaecology Fellowship at an International Urogynaecology Association accredited institution. Besides advanced laparoscopy, she is well versed in managing pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometrial polyps, endometriosis, fertility and menopausal issues.

Dr Ng’s philosophy in clinical practice lies in achieving the best standard of care for her patients through compassionate treatment, communication, patient empowerment and informed choice.

Dr Sham Govender is a physician, Specialist in Anaesthesia and Critical Care, and a clinical leader in precision longevity medicine. She currently leads Clinical Medical Operations at Chi Longevity in Singapore, where she works at the intersection of biomarker-driven precision geromedicine, metabolic health optimisation, and multidisciplinary longevity care.
With more than fifteen years of experience spanning critical care medicine and global health consulting, Dr Sham brings a systems-level perspective on how chronic disease develops across the lifespan. Her early career in anaesthesia and intensive care exposed her to the downstream consequences of metabolic dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, and chronic inflammation, conditions that often develop silently for decades before presenting as acute illness. This experience now informs her work in longevity medicine, where the focus shifts from treating disease to identifying risk earlier and intervening before pathology emerges.
Over the past decade, Dr Sham has also worked extensively in corporate medical consulting and global health advisory. She previously served as a Corporate Medical Consultant and Coordinating Physician at International SOS in Singapore, supporting multinational organisations with medical risk mitigation, crisis response, and duty-of-care strategies for international workforces. She later worked as a Strategy and Wellbeing Lead at Accenture, advising major technology and healthcare organisations globally on workforce resilience, digital health transformation, and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies in healthcare.
At Chi Longevity, Dr Sham works at the intersection of clinical science and programme strategy, translating advances in longevity research into structured health programmes that are both clinically evidence-based and commercially relevant for individuals and organisations. She collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nutritionists, psychologists, and health coaches, to ensure longevity interventions are grounded in rigorous diagnostics and biomarker insights while remaining practical and scalable in real-world settings. Her work focuses particularly on cardiometabolic health, inflammation biology, and the physiological transitions women experience in midlife, areas increasingly recognised as critical to long-term healthspan and workforce wellbeing.
Dr Sham is currently completing an Executive MBA in Singapore, where she focuses on healthcare innovation, longevity strategy, and the future of preventive medicine.

Monica is a UK-trained physiotherapist who began her career within the National Health Service, gaining broad clinical experience across core areas of physiotherapy practice. In 2004, she developed a special interest in women’s and pelvic health physiotherapy—a focus that has shaped her career ever since. During her time in the NHS, Monica worked extensively with women in both inpatient and outpatient settings and was involved in multidisciplinary services, including the perineal trauma clinic at Homerton University Hospital, where she collaborated closely with medical and midwifery teams.
Since relocating to Singapore in 2008, Monica has practised in the private sector, supporting women across a broad spectrum of pelvic health conditions. In 2018, she co-founded Physio Down Under with Tamara Gerdis—Singapore’s first physiotherapy clinic dedicated exclusively to pelvic health. Through her clinical work and leadership, Monica remains committed to delivering evidence-based, individualised care, with a strong focus on equipping her clients with the knowledge and practical strategies required to achieve meaningful, sustainable health outcomes..

With a background in physical and health education, Monica has a longstanding interest in movement-based rehabilitation. She has undertaken further training in mat and reformer Pilates through the STOTT Pilates method, as well as Functional Strength Training (Rehab Trainer Course). She integrates Pilates principles and strength training into her rehabilitation programmes, helping clients restore optimal movement patterns, build resilience, and return confidently to the activities they value.

A dedicated advocate of movement in her own life, Monica has completed three major marathons—the Berlin Marathon, New York City Marathon, and Paris Marathon—as well as several triathlons. More recently, she has developed a love for hiking and mountain climbing. In her free time, she continues to practise Pilates, yoga, and weight training, embodying the active lifestyle she encourages in her clients. Having personally navigated menopause and undergone spinal surgery, Monica brings not only clinical expertise but also lived experience to her work. She has a deep understanding of the physical and emotional impact that menopausal symptoms and significant health challenges can have on a woman’s quality of life. This perspective informs her compassionate, pragmatic approach to care and strengthens her commitment to helping women remain strong, active, and confident through every life stage.

Dr Adriel Rao is an Emergency Medicine Specialist and International Board of Lifestyle Medicine certified physician with a strong interest in public health and system-level approaches to improving care across the continuum, especially for complex and vulnerable populations.

Her work spans emergency and prehospital care, lifestyle-based prevention, and community health innovation. She currently serves as Medical Director of a home and community-based eldercare organisation, focusing on practical solutions that enable ageing in place and better integration between hospital and community services.

As Director of a MOH pilot programme focused on reducing harm from alcohol use through behavioural change and positive psychology, Dr Rao leads multidisciplinary efforts in addictions management, and addresses upstream drivers of recurrent hospital utilisation.

She holds a Master of Public Health from Harvard T.H. Chan School and is also involved in medical education through her role as an adjunct assistant professor with Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

Beyond medicine, she is a mother of 2 and has travelled to over 100 countries. Exposure to diverse cultures and health systems continues to inform her global outlook on healthcare and wellbeing, and she believes it is never too late to live with purpose, vitality and a sense of adventure.

With over 20 years of experience in clinical practice, Dr. Cho Li Wei manages patients with diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, male and female reproductive endocrinology, calcium disorders, Vitamin D and electrolyte imbalances, pituitary and adrenal diseases, hypertension, obesity and lipid disorders.

Dr. Cho completed her specialty training in the United Kingdom and is an accredited Endocrinologist, registered to practise in both Singapore and the United Kingdom (UK). Her subspecialty interest is in reproductive endocrinology, a medical specialty that studies hormones and their role in reproduction and menopause. Dr. Cho is keen in clinical research and have published extensively in the area of reproductive endocrinology.

Dr. Cho is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physician, London (UK) as well as a Fellow of the Academy Medicine Singapore. She completed her undergraduate medical training at University of Glasgow (UK) in 1999 and obtained her membership to the Royal College of Physician (MRCP) in 2002. She pursued her postgraduate training in the UK leading to the completion of the certificate of training (CCT) from the Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board (UK) in 2009 with dual accreditation in Diabetes and Endocrinology and in General Internal Medicine. She was awarded her Doctorate in Medicine (MD) from the University of Hull (UK) in Diabetes and Endocrinology in that same year. Dr. Cho also holds a Masters in Public Health (Distinction) from the University of Hong Kong (HKU). She is passionate about research and had published extensively in international peer-reviewed journals and has over 600 citations in scientific articles.

Dr. Cho currently practices at LW Cho Endocrine Clinic and her clinics are located at both Gleneagles Medical Centre and Parkway East Medical Centre.

Fellowship and Accreditations
MB ChB (University of Glasgow)
FRCP (London)
MD (United Kingdom)
MPH (University of Hong Kong)
FAMS (Endocrinology)

Clinic location:
Gleneagles Medical Centre
6 Napier Road #08-08
Singapore 258499

Parkway East Medical Centre
319 Joo Chiat Place #02-05
Singapore 427989

Tel: 62446177
Clinic Whatsapp: 80407605
Email: [email protected]

Michelle Martin is a veteran journalist who has worked across both of Singapore’s biggest media networks, Mediacorp and Singapore Press Holdings hosting flagship shows. Michelle helms her own daily business show Your Money on MoneyFM 89.3 and steered it to the Number 1 spot on Spotify for shows on investing. Most recently she was awarded, back-to-back wins at the Asia Podcast Awards for Host of the Year (2024), and Best News Podcast (2025).She had emceed and led panel discussions at the invitation of numerous organisations including INSEAD, the Milken Foundation and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Zoom. Michelle is a TedX speaker, ICF coach and has a private psychotherapy practice.

Grace is the founder of Sol, Asia’s trusted Menopause-to-Longevity Platform supporting organisations and individuals. She was a former top equity analyst in Asia with roles at Citigroup and CLSA. She became a women’s health advocate after identifying significant gaps in education, workplace support, policy attention, and care pathways for women beyond fertility. Her advocacy for menopause and women’s midlife health has been widely featured in major Asian media including The Straits Times, South China Morning Post, CNA938, MoneyFM 89.3, Tech in Asia, Jessica. In recognition of her leadership in femtech, Grace was named one of Prestige’s 2025 Women of Power.

She received an MBA from Harvard Business School and completed accredited training with the Menopause Expert Group. Through her work, she focuses on advancing evidence-based approaches to midlife women’s health, with the aim of reframing menopause as a period that can be proactively supported to improve health outcomes, workforce participation, and long-term wellbeing.