Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy CV Book 2011

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy CV Book 2011

INSPIRING LEADERS IMPROVING LIVES TRANSFORMING ASIA

Foreword The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore is pleased to present you with the 2011 CV Book for the 1-year Master in Public Administration for mid-career students and 2-year Master in Public Policy for young professionals.

This book contains CV’s of 103 outstanding candidates from 33 countries. They bring with them a tremendous diversity of experience from the public and private sector and above all an unmatched enthusiasm to bring about positive change in the institution they will work for in the future.

Training at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy offers many advantages to these scholars. It is a part of the National University of Singapore, ranked as amongst the top 3 universities in Asia. Established in partnership with the Harvard Kennedy School, the School aims to educate, train, and empower a new generation of globally minded policymakers and leaders. The students and alumni come from over 55 countries around the globe and are ambassadors, senators, editors, social entrepreneurs, private sector leaders who are on the ground making a difference.

Please find below information on our two programmes from where our students are drawn for the purposes of this CV book.

MASTER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA) This is a one-year degree programme for mid-career students with five to fifteen years of professional experience. The programme has been designed to broaden the perspectives of civil servants, managers of public enterprises and multilaterals, executives of private sector firms engaged in public management, journalists and lawyers. The MPA programme places great emphasis on management and decision making.

MASTER IN PUBLIC POLICY (MPP) This is a two-year degree programme for young professionals with 1-5 years of work experience. Students learn the fundamental skills of public policy analysis from the disciplines of politics, economics and public management. The MPP also offers the invaluable opportunity for qualifying students to obtain a double degree from one of our partner institutes which include SIPA, Columbia University, the LSE, Sciences Po, Paris and University of Tokyo. Students spend one year in Singapore and the second year in New York, London, Paris, and Tokyo. This gives them a unique and well rounded exposure to the best practices in the East and West.

If you are interested in talking to us further about recruitment strategy or would like to take part in our ‘LKY School Career Talks Series,’ please contact the Career Advisory Services team at sppsarah@nus.edu.sg. We look forward to working closely with you in the near future.

Yours sincerely,

Preeti Dawra Head External Affairs preeti.dawra@nus.edu.sg

Legal disclaimer: the information included in student CV’s is the sole responsibility of the student concerned and any queries may be addressed directly to them.

Master in Public Administration is designed to enhance the effectiveness of mid-career professionals in managing and resolving complex multidimensional policy issues. The programme places great emphasis on management and decision-making and also helps students develop policy analysis skills and leadership abilities.

Name

Nationality

Previous sector

Years of work experience

Page number

Ye Yun Scarlett

China

Private

7-10

6

Vineeta Hariharan

India

Private

over 10

7

Sanky Jagati

India / New Zealand PR

Government

7-10

8

Shirish Jain

India

Government

over 10

9

Smita C Jha

India / Singapore PR

Private

5-7

10

Pradeep Kumar Patra

India

Non-profit

7-10

11

Metta Rama Rao

India

Government

over 10

12

Hussain Alim Shakoor

Maldives

Private

7-10

13

Frans Bastiaan van de Loo

Netherlands

Multilateral

5-7

14

Manzoor, Muhammad Arshad

Pakistan

Government

over 10

15

Harvey G. Campos

Philippines

Private

over 10

16

Chng Cay Chong

Singapore

Government

5-7

17

Abhesh Kumar

Singapore

Private

7-10

18

Lim Wei Beng

Singapore

Government

7-10

19

Tan Sze Hui Elaine

Singapore

Government

3-5

20

Andy Issac Teo

Singapore

Private

5-7

21

Wang Yen Peng

Singapore

NGO

over 10

22

Yeo Mui Lin

Singapore

Government

over 10

23

ARM Charuni Ranaweera

Sri Lanka

Government

5-7

24

Mauricio Claudio L贸pez-Rivera

USA

Non-profit

over 10

25

Francesca Segr猫

USA

Private

over 10

26

Jonathan Alan Stanley

USA

Government

5-7

27

Ye Yun Scarlett scarlett.yeyun@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Chinese Languages: Mandarin (native), Cantonese (fluent), English (fluent)

Professional experience Lianhe Zaobao Newspaper, Singapore Freelance Special Reporter

2009 to 2010

Nan Feng Chuang Magazine Freelance Singapore-based Special Correspondent

2009 to 2010

Singapore Chinese Orchestra, Singapore Executive, Marketing and Resources

2008 to 2010

Guangdong Xinghai Concert Hall, China Project Manager, International Relationships

2005 to 2008

Education • Master in Public Administration, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry (Major) and Public Relations (Minor), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China Other experience / awards / publications • Scholarship of Grants Award, LKY School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Director of External Affairs Committee, Sun Yat-sen University Alumni Club in Singapore • Editor-in-Charge, Proceeds of Symposium of International Competition for Chinese Orchestral Music 2006 Personal Interests • Classical music, gym exercise, swimming, table tennis

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p6

2010 to 2011 2001 to 2005

2010 2009 to present 2008 to 2010

Vineeta Hariharan vineetah@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indian Languages: English (fluent), Hindi (fluent)

Professional experience Infrastructures Kerala Limited, Kerala, India

2008 to 2010

(A Public Private Partnership Initiative of the Government of Kerala, India)

Head of Urban Infrastructure • Project Structured and conducted Infrastructure Feasibility studies • Forged strategic partnership with sub-national governments and catalysing Infrastructure Development in the State • Kick started key infrastructure projects in the State Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai, India Head, Networking Planning, Senior Manager, Infrastructure • Positioned Retail Networking and Strategic Business • Positioned 250 marts across 81 cities in India • Rendered key positioning and strategic inputs for the Board

2006 to 2008

Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited, India Appraisal Officer, Infrastructure • Appraised and monitored several key infrastructure projects across the country • Prepared master plans and development plans subsequently implemented by the sub-national governments

1999 to 2006

Kirloskar Consultants Limited, India Senior Planner • Rendered advisory services in urban infrastructure • Provided urban development consultancy for the World Bank and ADB

1997 to 1999

Education • Master in Public Administration, National University of Singapore • Executive Program in Business Management, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, • Master of Urban Planning, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, India • Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Calicut University, Kerala, India

2010 to 2011 2005 to 2006 1995 to 1997 1991 to 1995

Personal Interests • Poetry Writing ( recently published a collection of poems titled “ Sun the Sea Child”)

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p7

Sanky Jagati sankyj@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indian / New Zealand PR Languages: English (fluent), Hindi (fluent)

Professional experience Inland Revenue Department, Ministry of Revenue, Auckland, New Zealand Officer / Analyst (Debt and Risk Management) • Innovatively structured debt transactions and utilised various payment options to ensure that customer was governed by risk assurance philosophy and principles • Designed and successfully implemented new debt control documentation system, templates, policies and controls to satisfy compliance requirements thus enhancing revenue generation, achieving targets and compliance • Conducted staff training to enhance gathering of credit and debt history of clients • Used smart tools to gather assets buying and selling history and ascertain proper valuation of fixed assets • Certified trainer within the organisation. Completed Train the Trainer certification Education • Master in Public Administration, National University of Singapore • Master of Business Administration, International Business, AIS, St’ Helens Auckland, New Zealand • Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Tourism, Huddersfield University, UK Other experience / awards / publications • Business Lecturer at Prime Int’l College, Auckland, New Zealand Personal interests • Active outdoor sports and hiking. Reading journals, music and organising social events

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p8

2006 to 2010

2010 to 2011 2003 to 2004 1998 to 2002

2004 to 2006

Shirish Jain shirishmjain@rediffmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indian Languages: Hindi (native), English (fluent)

Professional experience Indian Police Service (IPS) India Assistant Director, National Police Academy, Hyderabad • Administered and conducted the Basic Course for new entrants to the Indian Police Service (IPS) and in-service courses for senior police officers • Lectured in the subject ‘Personality Development and Ethical Behaviour’ Superintendent of Police, Maharashtra State Addl. Superintendent of Police, Maharashtra State Assistant Superintendent of Police, Maharashtra State • Performed duties including prevention and detection of crime, maintenance of public peace and order, disaster management, and coordination with other government departments Education • Master in Public Administration, National University of Singapore • Master of Arts (Medical Anthropology), University of California, Berkeley, USA • Master of Arts / Master in Phil (Sociology), Department of Sociology, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, India • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Sociology, Hindu College, University of Delhi, India

Other experience / awards / publications • Director’s Commendation Disk at the National Police Academy (2008) • Director General’s Insignia for Meritorious Service (for combatting left wing extremism) in Maharashtra State (2006) Personal Interests • Trekking in the Himalayas; adventure sports

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p9

1999 to 2010 2007 to 2010

2005 to 2007 2003 to 2005 2001 to 2003

2010 to 2011 1996 to 1999 1990 to 1995 1987 to 1990

Smita C Jha Smitacjha@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indian / Singapore PR Languages: Maithili (native), English (fluent), Hindi (fluent)

Professional experience IMRB International, India

2006 to 2008

(One of the leading companies in area of Marketing Research, is part of worldwide WPP group’s research, insight and consultancy network)

Project Director / Sr Project Director • Provided technical assistance to the programme managers on designing implementation strategies based on research findings • Led research team with six members involved in conceptualisation, designing and implementing research studies, analysing of data and presenting findings • Prepared internal training materials and trained internal research teams on various research processes and techniques • Supported the product development (R&D) team for development of product testing tool Research Executive / Sr Research Executive • Designed research methodologies and research instruments for customised research as well as licensed research products • Implemented diverse research projects such as consumer usage and attitude studies, product development research, effectiveness of marketing communications and BTL activities, mystery shopping etc • Managed the data programming and field teams • Handled research for diverse sectors – social sector, financial, FMCG and high end / lifestyle goods Education • Master in Public Administration, National University of Singapore • Master in Business Economics, Specialisation in Econometrics, Department of Business Economics, University of Delhi, India • Bachelor of Arts, Economics (Hons), Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi, India Other experience / awards / publications • Welinkar Institute of Management, Mumbai, India »» Instructed course on “Contemporary applications of MR and use of statistical techniques” for students of post-graduate program in Business design and post-graduate program in retail management Personal interests • Graphology, Mithila Painting

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p10

2001 to 2006

2010 to 2011 1999 to 2001 1996 to 1999

2007

Pradeep Kumar Patra patra.pradeep@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indian Languages: English (fluent), Hindi (fluent), Oriya (fluent)

Professional experience Urban Health Resource Center, New Delhi, India Program Associate • Managed partnerships for planning and implementation of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) program in urban slums of Delhi • Provided technical assistance to Government of Delhi on implementing National Rural Health Mission in slum areas • Researched and documented MCH baseline study and other thematic technical studies, data analysis and report development USAID-EHP Urban Health Program, Delhi, India Consultant- Program Development • Developed a five year urban health proposal for one of the eight zones of Delhi, India, in collaboration with and for Government of Delhi and Municipal Corporation of Delhi • Developed partnerships with government, semi-government, NGOs and private health service providers for the above task Education • Master in Public Administration, National University of Singapore • Master in Social Work, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India Other experience / awards / publications • Paper: “Strengthening functional community-provider linkages: Lessons from Indore, India urban health program”; Global Public Health; July 2008; 3(3): 308-325 • Paper: “Iodised salt consumption pattern among slum households in north east Delhi”; Indian Journal of Community Medicine; October 2009; 34(4); 368-369 • Presentation: “Vulnerability Assessment of slums: A tool for better health planning in urban areas”; Global Forum for health research; Forum- 9; September 2005 Personal Interests • Travel, photography, cooking, entrepreneurship

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p11

2006 to 2010

2004 to 2005

2009 to 2011 2001 to 2003

Metta Rama Rao rrmettaa@yahoo.co.uk Nationality / visa status: Indian Languages: Telugu (native) English (fluent) Hindi (conversational)

Professional experience Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax (Government of India) Additional Commissioner, Visakhapatnam, India • Set priorities and programs for 150 employees in collection of taxes from industrial units, service providers, importers and exporters efficiently and motivated them.

Used my legal and technical skills in adjudicating the disputes with tax payers.

Conducted tax compliance audits • Worked with the Chief Commissioner, the Zonal Chief assisting in analysis of statistical data, HR policies, vigilance and overall supervision of tax administration in 13 districts of AP, India, involving revenue target of Indian Rupees 100 billion.

Carried out inspections of field units of the Zone

2006 to 2010

Joint / Additional Commissioner, Mumbai, India • Implemented procedures for faster clearance of import and export cargo at Air Cargo Complex, Mumbai while collecting taxes and enforcing customs law for two years • Provided support for implementing Risk Management system • Organised and directed 22 groups of tax officers to collect Service Tax from about 20000 tax payers in Mumbai for about two years in a systematic manner.

2002 to 2006

Assistant / Deputy Commissioner, Mumbai / Chennai, India • Associated with field officers to scrutinise Central Excise tax returns and accounts of industrial units for 1½ years in Mumbai and for two years in Chennai • Adopted best methods in passenger clearance and clearance of imports and exports through courier mode at Mumbai airport for two years • Facilitated import and exports at Chennai port and collected customs duties, enforcing customs and other laws • Worked as Departmental Representative (advocate) in Tax Tribunal representing the Department’s view point before the Tribunal for one year in Chennai

1993 to 2002

Junior Manager in Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, India

1989 to 1991

Education • Master in Public Administration, National University of Singapore • LLB (Law), Dr Ambedkar Law College, University of Madras, India • IRS Probationary Training in Law & HR, NPA & NACEN, India • B.Tech-Mechanical Engineering, JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada, India

2010 to 2011 1994 to 1998 PT 1991 to 1993 1984 to 1988

Other experience / awards / publications • Samman Award for Best Tax Collection Performance in Chennai / Mumbai Zones

1998 to 1999, 1999 to 2000

Personal interests • Working with rural people on agriculture, education and hygiene issues in rural areas

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p12

Hussain Alim Shakoor alimshakoor@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Maldivian Languages: English (fluent)

Professional experience Senok Trade Combine Pvt Ltd (Sri Lanka) Management Consultant • Recruited and trained staff to successfully run the enterprise independently

2009 to 2010

Maldives Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (Maldives) Assistant General Manager • Created and executed diversified development plans for the company’s nine resort properties • Negotiated with Marriot International to setup a Joint Venture which invested USD 100 Million for development of an exclusive Ritz Carlton Resort

2007 to 2008

Villa Foundation (Maldives) Director, Educational Services • Negotiated with various universities and companies to obtain grants, scholarships and partnerships totaling US$1 million to augment the Scholarship Scheme 2006

2004 to 2006

Education • Master in Public Administration, National University of Singapore • Master of Business Administration, Management Development Institute of Singapore, awarded by University of Wales, UK

2010 to 2011 2006 to 2007

Other experience / awards / publications • Won numerous National Awards for Debating and Oratory • Lecturer of Marketing in Imperial Institute of Higher Education (Sri Lanka) for their University of Wales Degree Program

1993 to 2006 2009

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p13

Frans Bastiaan van de Loo fbvdloo@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Dutch Languages: Dutch (native), English (fluent), German (conversational), Bahasa Indonesia (conversational) Professional experience United Nations Resident Coordinator Office and UNFPA Indonesia Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant • Formulated the five-year UNDAF Programme and UNFPA Country Programme

2009 to 2010

UNFPA Indonesia Monitoring and Evaluation Officer • Developed and managed monitoring and evaluation system for the 7th Country Programme • Provided programmatic and operational guidance, technical support on programme development, implementation and provided capacity building

2006

Pathfinder International, Hanoi, Vietnam Junior Research Consultant • Authored research briefs on Reproductive Health issues and annual reports for donors • Developed knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) survey on HIV / AIDS and STI treatment

2005 to 2006

Asia-Europe Foundation, Singapore Project Executive • Managed higher-education programme between universities in Asia and Europe • Conceptualised, developed and implemented various international projects

2004 to 2005

International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS), Leiden, the Netherlands Project Manager • Managed the 7th International Conference for Philippine Studies Royal Netherlands Embassy, Manila, the Philippines Assistant Political, Cultural and Press Affairs • Authored briefs on the political and socio-economic situation in the Philippines for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and managed and monitored the small grant fund programme Education • Master in Public Administration / Master of Business Administration, Dual Degree with National University of Singapore • Master of Arts in Political Science, Leiden University, The Netherlands • Exchange student, (with focus on Southeast Asian Studies), University of Hawai, Manoa, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, United States Other experience / awards / publications • “The Failure of the Philippine Presidential System”, Asia-Europe Journal, July 2004, • UNFPA Indonesia 7th CP Midterm-Review Brief, 2008

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p14

2004

2002 to 2003

2010 to 2012 1997 to 2004 2001 to 2002

Manzoor, Muhammad Arshad manzoor.arshad2@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Pakistani Languages: Saraiki (native), English (fluent), Urdu (fluent), Persian (basic)

Professional experience Government of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD) Officer-Provincial Management Service • Performed regulatory and judicial functions • Performed financial functions and supervisory duties • Co-ordinated and collaborated between Government Offices and private organisations.

Education • Master in Public Administration, National University of Singapore • LLB, Punjab University Law College, Punjab University Lahore, Pakistan • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), Government College of Education D.G. Khan, B.Z. University Multan, Pakistan • Master of Science in Physics, Government College Lahore, Punjab University Lahore, Pakistan Other experience / awards / publications • One year Post-graduate Diploma in Information Technology • Training course in Public Administration and Application of Law at Provincial Civil Services Academy Peshawar, Pakistan • Training course on Anti-Corruption Strategies and Anti-Corruption Laws at Management and Professional Development Department Lahore, Pakistan • Workshop on Sexual Harassment problem at workplace conducted in LKY School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore Personal Interests • Reading, walking, computer, cricket, travelling

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p15

2000 to present

2010 to 2011 2004 to 2007 1991 to 1992 1988 to 1991

Harvey G. Campos harvey_campos@yahoo.com Nationality / visa status: Filipino Languages: Filipino (native), English (fluent)

Professional experience Delcah International Trading Inc, Philippines President Executive Vice President Branch Manager • Created and implemented corporate plans and strategies for the company in the book industry from a small business unit in one office into several branches & distribution networks nationwide • Partnered with related organisations in the book & education industry, such as Reading Association of the Philippines (RAP) and Association of Childhood Education International (ACEI) • Participated & helped organise an exhibit in the 2004 World Congress on Reading with the International Reading Association • Developed and implemented marketing and sales plans to reach company targets Education • Master in Public Administration, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce, De La Salle University, Manila Other experience / awards / publications • Sales & Marketing Consultant to Communication Foundation for Asia • Trainer & Facilitator to World Vision Development Foundation • Program Facilitator to the Institute for Pastoral Development Personal interests • Aquathlon (swimming & running) • Football (National Youth Team) • Taekwondo

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p16

1989 to 2009 1997 to 2009 1990 to 1997 1989 to 1990

2010 to 2011 1997 to 1983

Chng Cay Chong cc_chng2009@yahoo.com.sg Nationality / visa status: Singaporean Languages: English (fluent), Mandarin (fluent), Hokkien (conversational)

Professional experience Ministry of Finance, Singapore Customs Intelligence and Investigation Officer • Developed 90% ground information into useful intelligence • Identified, planned and executed strategic interventions which reduced illicit smuggling activities by 80% from Jan 2009 to Dec 2010 • Investigated syndicated smuggling cases for 100% successful conviction National Environment Agency, Singapore Environmental Health Officer • Planned and implemented three partnership programs and two environmental initiatives to promote environmental sustainability • Organised and chaired bi-monthly committee meetings with grassroot leaders, government organisations and hawkers committees • Mediated 80% of conflicting political, social and economic issues at grassroot level Mechanical and Electrical Engineer • Researched and devised energy saving designs resulted in 10% savings • Forecasted utility cost and estimated annual operating budget • Studied refurbishment plans and managed procurement projects National Service, Platoon Sergeant Last rank held: 2nd Sergeant (Infantry)

2009 to present

2004 to 2008

2003

2000 to 2003

Education • Master in Public Administration, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Science, Real Estate (Honors), School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore Other experience / awards / publications • Outstanding Enforcement Award in Ministry of Finance • Promotion in National Environment Agency • Liu Yin Soon Scholarship in Ngee Ann Polytechnic • Gold Certificate of Achievement in Co−Curricular Activities Personal interests • Singing karaoke (English, Chinese and Hokkien songs) • Chinese Chess • International and domestic affairs

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p17

2010 to 2012 2004 to 2008

2009 2007 1999 to 2000 1997 to 2000

Abhesh Kumar abhesh.kumar@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Singaporean Languages: Hindi (native), English (fluent), Mandarin (business)

Professional experience Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Asia Pacific, Singapore Director • Overall Business Owner for TCS Asia Pacific’s Government Sector Business managing a total addressable market of S$1Billion

2007 to present

Hewlett–Packard (South East Asia), Singapore Business Development Manager • Regional Business Development & Partner Management for HP

2006 to 2007

Microsoft Corporation, Singapore Technology Evangelist • Partnering with Government agencies & evangelising Microsoft

2004 to 2006

Education • Master in Public Administration, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Computer Science (Honors), National University of Singapore Other experience / awards / publications • Assistant Chair, Harvard WorldMUN 2011 • Elected Class Representative, LKY School of Public Policy • Executive Council Member, Singapore Computer Society (SCS) Student Chapter & Singapore IT Federation (SiTF) eGov Chapter • Member: »» American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham, Singapore) »» Singapore Chinese Chamber Of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) »» Singapore Indian Chamber Of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) »» Singapore Business Federation (SBF)

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p18

2009 to 2011 1999 to 2003

Lim Wei Beng weibeng@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Singaporean Languages: English (fluent), Chinese (fluent)

Professional experience National Healthcare Group (NHG) College, Singapore Manager & Head, IWS / E-learning • Assisted Directors in the strategic development and general administration of NHG College to achieve its goals for the development of healthcare professionals in NHG and Singapore • Managed two teams of staff in the development and facilitation of healthcare skills training programmes, and in the system administration and promotion of NHG’s E-learning Management System

2008 to present

Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA), Singapore Senior Manager • Promoted in April 2005 from Manager to Senior Manager • Involved in various national programmes and initiatives to enhance the competencies and employability of the Singapore workforce, including improving workplace literacy of lower skilled workers and facilitating industry-specific manpower development work for the Healthcare, Environmental Services and Manufacturing sectors.

2003 to 2008

Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board (SPRING), Singapore Manager, Workforce Division • Appointed from May 2002 as Team Leader to lead a team of staff to develop the manufacturing workforce in Singapore through the creation and implementation of national skills frameworks

2001 to 2003

Education • Master in Public Administration, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), Second Class (Upper) Honours, National University of Singapore Other experience / awards / publications • Minister for Manpower Award in 2006 for outstanding contribution in developing and implementing the Employability Skills System Personal interests • Cycling, soccer, basketball and computer gaming

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p19

2010 to 2011 1997 to 2001

Tan Sze Hui Elaine elainetanszehui@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Singaporean Languages: English (fluent), Mandarin (fluent), French (conversational)

Professional experience Urban Redevelopment Authority, Singapore Executive Planner • Developed and organised the Inaugural Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize 2010 • Set up networks and strategic partnerships worldwide • Administered the evaluation process • Spearheaded and developed the Architecture & Urban Design Education Programme for students from primary, secondary to pre-tertiary levels • Planned and coordinated the Architecture & Urban Design Promotion Programme (seed-funding) to private individuals / entities for a variety of projects (e.g. events, workshops, publications, exhibitions etc) • Coordinated travelling exhibition to promote Singaporean architects locally and overseas Education • Master in Public Administration, National University of Singapore • Master of Arts (Urban Design), National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts (Architecture) 2nd Upper Honours, (including one year of Practical Training), National University of Singapore Other experience / awards / publications • Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), Postgraduate Scholarship Programme, LKY School of Public Policy (Masters in Public Administration) • NUS-ESA University Exchange Programme, Ecole Speciale d’Architecture (ESA), Paris, France • Teaching Assistant, Department of Architecture, National University of Singapore Personal Interests • Art, photography, travelling, cooking, reading

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p20

2006 to 2010

2010 to 2011 2004 to 2005 1994 to 2004

2010 2002 2004 to 2005

Andy Issac Teo whoah_andy@hotmail.com Nationality / visa status: Singaporean Languages: English (fluent), Mandarin (fluent)

Professional experience Elsevier Science & Technology, Singapore Key Accounts Manager, Academic & Government, Asia Pacific • People Management Skills »» Responsible for businesses in Southeast Asia, overseeing three country sales managers and two administrative support staff »» Chairman of Asia Pacific Employee Task Force to examine issues behind employee satisfaction and provide recommendations for improvement.

• Blue Ocean, Collaborative and Consultative Skills »» Instrumental in going beyond traditional customers and charting inroads to new customer segments, building partnerships and influencing policies with government agencies, university administrators and multilateral funding organisations such as the World Bank and Asian Development Bank »» Consulting with stakeholders on a range of Higher Education, Research and Development issues from crafting strategy, resource allocation, identifying talent, capacity building and improving productivity, to performance benchmarking and evaluation

2007 to present

McGraw-Hill Australia Pty Ltd , Sydney, Australia Academic Publishing Representative • Australian Sales Rep of the Year 2006

2004 to 2006

PSB Academy, Singapore Market Development Manager, International Business Center • Responsible for developing regional growth markets and establishing PSB Corporation’s education and consulting presence overseas

2001 to 2003

National Service, Platoon Commander Last rank held: Lieutenant

1995 to 1997

Education • Master in Public Administration (part-time), National University of Singapore »» Winner of Leadership Award, Class of 2009 / 2010 • Bachelor of Commerce (Honors, First Class) in Marketing , Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia »» Member of Vice-Chancellor’s List (top 1% of undergraduate students) Personal Interests • Scuba Diving – dived with Bull Sharks in the Fiji Islands • Volunteer Ranger at the Singapore Zoo involved in education and conservation of snakes, crocodiles and other reptiles • Motorcycling – rode a 1200cc motorbike from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia • Salsa Dancing, Fishing, Tennis and Soccer

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p21

2009 to present 1998 to 2000

Wang Yen Peng wyenpeng@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Singaporean Languages: English (fluent), Mandarin (fluent)

Professional experience Young Mens Christian Association of Singapore (YMCA) Manager, Volunteers Programme • Oversaw and managed youth development programmes and volunteer management programmes • Developed and formulated the Volunteer Management Structure and System from scratch • Published volunteers’ handbook, drafted and implemented volunteers’ policies • Promoted corporate volunteerism, to engage corporations to volunteer in YMCA’s varied community service platform

2005 to 2010

The Boys’ Brigade In Singapore (BB) Manager, Community Development • Oversaw all aspects of community projects and responsible for corporate communication • Solicited sponsorship and sponsorship in kind • Managed donors’ relationship that includes corporations, schools, churches, government bodies and members of the public • Managed a pool of about 6,000 volunteers (4,000 BB members and 2,000 other volunteers) who were involved in The Boys’ Brigade Sharity Gift Box • Organised press conference, opening and closing ceremonies and many other fringe events that happened in a short period of one month

2003 to 2005

National Council of Social Service (NCSS), Singapore Senior Executive, Volunteer Action & Development Centre

1994 to 1998

Education • Master in Public Administration, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Business Administration, National University of Singapore Personal interests • Outdoor »» Jogging, trekking and enjoys outdoor adventure activities »» Loves back packing and travelling • Indoor »» Loves watching movies, plays and musicals, reading newspaper and Christian literatures »» Enjoys singing and listening to music »» Shopping and exploring new things

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p22

2010 to 2011 1991 to 1994

Yeo Mui Lin yeomuilin@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Singaporean Languages: Chinese (fluent), English (fluent)

Professional experience Employment and Employability Institute, Singapore Principal Employability Coach, Construction & Logistics • Implemented new National Scheme • Rallied management and workers from 25 metal industry unionised companies • Started skills program for upgrading and resilience (SPUR) during recent global financial crisis • Partnered with multiple agencies and worked with Building and Construction Authority to recruit electricians, crane operators, and excavators • Conducted monthly outreach to 50 jobseekers and centralised training with various licensing agencies • Improved recruitment practices and enhanced work productivity • Enhanced Employability Camps to change mindsets about landscaping jobs • Introduced arboriculture and grass-cutting machinery to increase work efficiency National Council of Social Service Principal Executive, Adult Disability Services • Managed Program Evaluation System and developed funding norms and outcomes • Monitored 15 programs (funded at S$1.5m annually ) for adults with disabilities • Piloted ‘enhanced sheltered workshop’ to maximise work potential of adults with disabilities for higher salaries • Designed & implemented ‘Disability Schemes Management System to expedite fund processing and audited Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped to investigate program mis-management Education • Master in Public Administration, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts with Merit, Major in Statistics, National University of Singapore Other experience / awards / publications • Assistant Chair, World Model UN to be held in March 2011 Personal interests • Poetry jams, training for marathons

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p23

2006 to 2010

2000 to 2006

2010 to 2011 1997 to 2000

ARM Charuni Ranaweera A0067702@nus.edu.sg Nationality / visa status: Sri Lankan Languages: Sinhalese (native), English (fluent), French (fluent)

Professional experience French Embassy in Sri Lanka & Maldives, International Technical Police Cooperation Service (SCTIP) Assistant / Secretary • Assisted in matters relating to illegal immigration, organised crime, terrorism, drug trafficking, human smuggling and child sex tourism • Gained familiarity with the Diplomatic Protocol • Coordinated the administration of the delegation on matters relating to international security such as terrorism • Communicated serious issues under tight circumstances between local authorities and diplomatic portfolio • Managed accounts for the delegation • Worked as a translator of official correspondence in a foreign mission • Worked in crisis situations: Tsunami & Civil War in Sri Lanka

2004 to 2010

Connaissance de Ceylan (Pvt) Ltd Travel Executive – French Market • Designed travel itineraries, coordinated with principle agency, managed incoming tourists, managed accounts for the French market

2002 to 2003

ABC Radio Networks (Ltd) Presenter / Producer- Hiru FM • Presented and produced radio programs

1998 to 2000

Education • Master in Public Administration, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, French and English, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka Other experience / awards / publications • Letter of appreciation from the Foreign Minister of France for the support rendered to the French Embassy in Colombo during the 2004 Asian Tsunami.

• Grant from LKYSPP on the MPA Masters Degree 2010 Personal Interests I have a strong interest in the arts, classical music and dancing. I always find ways to enjoy a classical concert or a theatrical performance in my spare time. I love reading books, articles or internet based literature on philosophy, human behavior and nature. I am an avid fan of English and French literature. I love exploring new destinations, cultures, people, food, history and visiting naturalistic attractive places.

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p24

2010 to 2011 1998 to 2002

Mauricio Claudio López-Rivera mauricio_28@yahoo.com Nationality / visa status: American Languages: English (fluent), Spanish (fluent), Indonesian (business proficiency), Portuguese (basic) Professional experience International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES); Iraq, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Pakistan, Sudan Technical Advisor / Chief of Party / Consultant • Implemented electoral projects in trying living and security conditions, with limited time and resources, resulting in successful and timely elections • Performed assessment of institutional capacity and resources, and of the legal framework • Developed operational plans and procedures, and remedial processes • Led multicultural, multilingual teams through project planning and implementation • Functioned as lead technical advisor and as country representative • Imparted training sessions United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor, East Timor United Nations Development Programme, Indonesia Public Information Officer / Electoral Monitoring & Evaluation Officer • Planned and implemented projects to build electoral institutions and processes from scratch in new environments. Implemented projects successfully with multicultural teams • Monitored project performance in disparate locales, often with little prior notice and logistical support Alianza Cívica, Mexico Program Manager for International Relations • Performed as the interlocutor with international organisations focused on political developments in Mexico • Implemented country-wide electoral observation projects Education • Master in Public Administration, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Boston University, United States Personal interests • Climbing volcanoes / Mountain biking / Overlanding • History & cultural studies, world politics & development

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p25

2004 to 2009

2001 to 2002 2004

1998 to 2000

2010 to 2011 1987 to 1991

Francesca Segrè Francesca.segre@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: American Languages: English (native), French (fluent), Spanish (conversational)

Professional experience Freelance Journalist • Reported, edited, produced and broadcast for media including: »» The New York Times; WSJ. The Wall Street Journal Magazine; The New York Observer; KCRW - National Public Radio; Marketplace Radio; Modern Bride; The Advocate

2006 to 2009

Reuters TV, Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; London, UK Reporter, Producer

2000 to 2005

News 12 Cablevision, Norwalk, CT, USA Reporter, Anchor, Producer

1998 to 2000

KMAX UPN, Sacramento, CA Reporter, Producer

1997 to 1998

KCPM TV, NBC National Broadcasting Company, Chico, CA Reporter, Anchor, Producer

1994 to 1996

TF1: French TV, Paris, France International news assistant

1992 to 1993

Education • Master in Public Administration, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, French Minor, Cum Laude, Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA Other experience / awards / publications • Daughter of the Bride (Berkley Books), author, novel • The Modern Jewish Girl’s Guide to Guilt (Penguin) contributor, anthology

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p26

2010 to 2011 1990 to 1994

2006 2005

Jonathan Alan Stanley jonathan.stanley@alumni.upenn.edu Nationality / visa status: American Languages: English (native), Spanish (basic)

Professional experience Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, USA Housing Program Professional-Senior • Created housing program policies and implementation strategies for an array of home ownership, rehabilitation, and foreclosure prevention programs • Assisted leadership in setting program, policy, finance and budgetary objectives • Represented Agency to array of political, business and community interests New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development, USA Housing & Community Development Fellow • Developed and assessed housing program policies and devised implementation strategies for city-wide multi-family preservation programs and projects • Created green building protocols for use in all city-financed developments Education • Master in Public Administration, National University of Singapore • Master of City & Regional Planning (M.C.P.), Penn School of Design, University of Pennsylvania • Bachelor of Urban Studies (B.S.), summa cum laude, College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, USA • Associate of Arts (A.A.), North Hennepin Community College Other experience / awards / publications • Certificate in Financial Management, Cornell University, 2010 • Teacher, Financing Affordable Housing, Department of Urban Studies, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Fall 2008, 2009 • Post-Master’s Certificate in Government & Non-Profit Administration, Fels School of Government, University of Pennsylvania, 2004-2005 • Teaching Assistant, City Planning Program at Penn, Spring 2004, 2005 • Penn School of Design Studio Project, Concept Plan for Bourne, MA, and Village Center Plans for Villages of Buzzards Bay, Cataumet, & Pocasset, 2005 • Penn School of Design Workshop Project: Strategic Redevelopment Plan for Northeast Point Breeze, Philadelphia, 2004 • Intern, Philadelphia City Planning Commission, 2004-2005 • Selmer Birkelo Scholar, College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota, 2003 • Stanley, J.A. In the Service of the Ideal: Urban Planning under Joseph Stalin, Panorama: The Journal of the City & Regional Planning Program at Penn, 2004 • Stanley, J.A. Politics of Preference: Intergovernmental Affairs in the U.S.: 1960-2000, Honor’s Thesis for Urban Planning Program at U of Minnesota, 2003 Personal Interests • Travel, playing guitar, photography, creative writing, cultural & political studies

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p27

2007 to 2010

2005 to 2007

2010 to 2011 2003 to 2005 2001 to 2003 1999 to 2001

Master in Public Policy This two-year programme provides a strong foundation in conceptual and analytical skills for future public service leaders and for individuals with an interest in understanding and influencing how public policy choices are made.

Name

MPP Senior / Junior

Nationality

Years of work experience

Page number

Peter Silvester

Senior

Australia

3-5

34

Fairuz Haque

Junior

Bangladesh

3-5

35

Petar G. Atanasov

Junior

Bulgaria / USA PR

0-3

36

Po Sandap

Senior

Cambodia

0-3

37

Tejas Aivalli

Senior

Canada

internships only

38

Hua Zheng Geng

Junior

China / Singapore PR

3-5

39

Li Lei (Jack)

Senior

China

0-3

40

Lo Siu Lung

Junior

China

0-3

41

Lu Feifei

Junior

China

3-5

42

Wang Fa

Senior

China

0-3

43

Wang Runfei, Phillie

Senior

China

internships only

44

Xu Zhenqing, Kelly

Senior

China

0-3

45

Zhao Deguan

Senior

China

over 7

46

David, Quan Zhou

Senior

China

over 7

47

Fausto Valle

Senior

Ecuador

over 7

48

Claire Fayet

Senior

France

3-5

49

Tim Hilger

Senior

Germany

0-3

50

Alexander Pforte

Junior

Germany

0-3

51

Friedemann Schreiter

Junior

Germany

internships only

52

Chong, Kong Sang, Patrick

Senior

Hong Kong

internships only

53

Kwong Kin Ming, Osmond

Senior

Hong Kong

3-5

54

Zsuzsanna Vรกri-Kovรกcs

Senior

Hungary

0-3

55

Anita Chandrasekhar

Junior

India

3-5

56

Name

MPP Senior / Junior

Nationality

Years of work experience

Page number

Anita Chandrasekhar

Junior

India

3-5

57

Kanika Dua

Senior

India

internships only

58

Karthik Ganesan

Junior

India

3-5

59

Naomi Mary Jacob

Senior

India

internships only

60

Rajendra Kondepati

Senior

India

0-3

61

Harsha Meenawat

Senior

India

0-3

62

Arshad Mirza

Senior

India

3-5

63

Ruchi Mohnot

Senior

India

3-5

64

Raghav Puri

Senior

India

0-3

65

Aditi Rao

Senior

India

0-3

66

Tanvi Ratna

Junior

India

0-3

67

Ruchika Singh

Junior

India

0-3

68

Simran Singh

Senior

Indian / Singapore PR

0-3

69

Sonjuhi Singh

Senior

Indian

internships only

70

Aarushi Sinha

Senior

Indian

0-3

71

Monisha Vaid

Senior

India

5-7

72

Raman Venkataramanan

Senior

India

5-7

73

G. Vinod Nair

Senior

India

5-7

74

Fika Fawzia

Junior

Indonesia

0-3

75

Ambar Widiastuti

Senior

Indonesia

0-3

76

Norimasa M. Tochibayashi

Senior

Japan

over 7

77

Kensuke Yanagida

Junior

Japan

0-3

78

Reiko Yuasa

Senior

Japan

Internships only

79

Name

MPP Senior / Junior

Nationality

Years of work experience

Page number

Reiko Yuasa

Senior

Japan

Internships only

80

Yernar Zharkeshov

Senior

Kazakhstan

0-3

81

Kubanychbek Akmatov

Junior

Kyrgyzstan

3-5

82

Leong May Yen

Junior

Malaysia / Singapore PR

5-7

83

Loo Tze Hui Louise

Junior

Malaysia

0-3

84

Yeng Ai Chun

Junior

Malaysia

5-7

85

Jan de Graaf

Junior

Netherlands

internships only

86

Fatima Abbas

Senior

Pakistan

0-3

87

Seher Abbas

Senior

Pakistan

0-3

88

Maria Carmencita Singson Morales

Junior

Philippines

0-3

89

Aneliya Nazirova

Senior

Russia

internships only

90

Florence Mutesi

Senior

Rwanda

0-3

91

Mayecor Sar

Senior

Senegal

0-3

92

Goh Ai Ling Angeline

Senior

Singapore

internships only

93

Kwan Siu On Ann

Senior

Singapore

0-3

94

Lee Jian Ming Kelvin

Junior

Singapore

0-3

95

Ng Tze Lin Tania

Senior

Singapore

0-3

96

Bernard Oh

Senior

Singapore / Australian P.R.

3-5

97

Janice Weng Huiqin

Senior

Singapore

0-3

98

Wong Chiong Hien

Junior

Singapore

5-7

99

Zanele Hlatshwayo

Senior

South Africa

3-5

100

Young-In Song

Senior

South Korean

0-3

101

So Mang Yang

Junior

South Korea

0-3

102

Name

MPP Senior / Junior

Nationality

Years of work experience

Page number

J.M. Maneka Savithri Jayasinghe

Senior

Sri Lanka

0-3

103

Lukas A. Linsi

Senior

Switzerland

0-3

104

Alexandre Vital da Crúz Araújo Tilman

Senior

Timor-Leste

over 7

105

Reuben Hintz

Senior

USA

5-7

106

Crystal Milo

Junior

USA

0-3

107

Andrea Restrepo Mieth

Senior

USA / Columbia / DP Singapore

0-3

108

Dana Schwartz

Junior

USA

0-3

109

Arley Smude

Junior

USA

5-7

110

Andrew S. Billo

Senior

USA/UK

5-7

111

Duong Ngoc Quyen

Senior

Vietnam

0-3

112

Le Thi My Hanh

Senior

Vietnam / N. Zealand P.R.

3-5

113

Mai Tran Thi Tuyet

Senior

Vietnam

3-5

114

Peter Silvester psilvester@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Australian Languages: English (native), Spanish (conversational), Chinese (conversational), French (basic), Indonesian (basic) Professional experience Booz & Company, Melbourne Consultant • Conducted statistical analysis, cost analysis and general research • Reported findings to clients. Prepared winning tender responses Asian Journal of Public Affairs Editor • Edited and published three editions • Undertook marketing and managerial activities United Nations Development Programme, China Intern • Coordinated a Northeast Asian Investment Forum in Mongolia Australian Department of Defence, Canberra Analyst • Completed the Defence Graduate Development Program. Worked as an Intelligence Analyst, Investment Analyst and Project / Contract Manager Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore and Master of Public Affairs, Dual Degree with Sciences Po, Paris, France • Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies (Honours 1st Class), The University of Melbourne, Australia Other experience / awards / publications • Dual Degree Scholarship from the LKY School of Public Policy • Australian Government national security clearances • Graduate of the Australian Defence Graduate Development Program Personal interests • Economics, dynamic systems, sustainable development, strategic policy, nature and biodiversity • Hobbies include scuba diving, travel, football, wine and writing

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p34

2010

2009 to 2011

2009

2007 to 2009

2009 to 2011 2001 to 2008

Fairuz Haque fairuzdu@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Bangladeshi Languages: Bangla (native), English (fluent), Hindi (conversational), French (basic)

Professional experience United Nations Development Programme, Bangladesh Project Officer, Elections • Coordinated with Bangladesh Election Commission, development partners and civil society members to implement the electoral reform projects which had combined value of over USD 120 million • Prepared project documents, annual and quarterly workplans and budgets, annual and financial reports for the projects • Prepared and updated communication plans including drafting contents for the project websites

2008 to 2010

United Nations Development Programme, Bangladesh Young Professional Officer, Governance Cluster • Monitored and analysed electronic and print media for information dissemination to the Resident’s Coordinator’s Office and United Nations Electoral Assistance Division • Prepared budgets, work plans, management plan for ‘Promoting Access to Justice and Human Rights in Bangladesh’ project

2007 to 2008

Gonoshahajjo Sangstha (GSS), Bangladesh

2006 to 2007

(Non-government organisation dealing in primary education in Bangladesh)

Curriculum Developer • Liaised with the American International School in Dhaka and introduced new activities for Grades I to III in seven GSS operated schools in the slum areas of Dhaka University of Dhaka, Bureau of Economic Research, Bangladesh Research Associate • Developed and conducted survey for the study ‘Comparison of Responsiveness in Delivery Care between some Public and Private Hospitals in Dhaka City’ Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Master of Social Sciences (Economics), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh Other experience / awards / publications • Editor, Asian Journal of Public Affairs, LKY School of Public Policy • Member, Bangladesh Economic Association • National News Reader, Radio Bangladesh • Education and Research Secretary, Bangladesh Students’ Union, University of Dhaka Personal interests I am passionate about photography and am also interested in studying early twentieth century Bangla Literature.

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p35

2005

2010 to 2012 2005 to 2006

2010 to 2012 2009 to present 2001 to 2009 2002 to 2003

Petar G. Atanasov petar.g.atanasov@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: European Union Citizen, United States Permanent Resident Languages: Bulgarian (native), English (fluent), French (business level), Spanish (basic), Mandarin (under study) Professional experience Ernst and Young, Assurance and Advisory Business Services, Philadelphia, USA Senior Associate • Analysed financial data, developed recommendations, summarised important information for executive level review • Interviewed clients’ management, participated in one-on-one and small group discussions with co-workers, clients, and third parties, lead conference calls Associate • Worked on financial advisory projects for major US and international companies in the energy, banking, asset management, insurance, and biotech industries • Researched, analysed, and presented information on market conditions, economic trends, and critical business issues within specific sectors and regions Intern

2009 to 2010

2007 to 2009

2006

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts in Government and Bachelor of Arts in Business, Organisations and Society, Dual Degree, Magna Cum Laude, Franklin and Marshall College, USA • Advanced Level “A” Certificates, the Sorbonne University Course in French Language and Civilization, Paris, France

Other experience / awards / publications • Graduate Scholarship, LKY School of Public Policy, Singapore • Presidential Scholarship, Franklin and Marshall College • “Above and Beyond” contribution award, Ernst & Young LLP • Institute for Social Integration (in cooperation with the Council of Europe), Sofia, Bulgaria »» Volunteer, “Poverty reduction through entrepreneurship” project »» Lead a team of volunteers to assist government officials in implementing policies aimed at stimulating economic growth and long-term employment in Roma minority communities in various Bulgarian municipalities through comprehensive support for local businesses • Permanent Mission of the Republic of Bulgaria to the United Nations, New York, NY, USA »» Intern / Assistant to H.E. Stefan Tafrov, Bulgarian UN Ambassador »» Collaborated with experts from the Bulgarian branch of the UN Development Program to track and evaluate the country’s progress in implementing the Millennium Development Goals Personal interests • International politics and economics, world and art history, wildlife conservation • World travel, museum visits, sports (football, tennis, swimming) LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p36

2010 to 2012 2003 to 2007

2001 to 2002

2007

2005

Po Sandap posandap2001@yahoo.com Nationality / visa status: Cambodian Languages: Khmer (native), English (fluent), French (basic)

Professional experience Reform Committee Secretariat (RCS) of Public Financial Management Reform Program, MoEF, Cambodia Liaison Officer • Administered communication flow between RCS and departments in MoEF • Managed and controlled progress reports of each department in MoEF before submitting to the head of RCS, World Bank and the minister

2008 to 2009

Ministry of Economy and Finance of Cambodia (MoEF) Tax Policy Officer of General Department of Taxation • Drafted and analysed new tax provisions and regulations • Administered and double-checked incoming and outgoing tax-related official letters with international organisations and foreign embassies

2007 to 2009

University of Cambodia Part-time Teaching Assistant of School of Arts and Social Sciences • Coordinated and guided students in their group projects and research • Tutored students in basic statistics, fundamentals of taxation, research methodology, writing skills and foundation of education

2007 to 2009

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Education, Institute of Foreign Languages, Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia • Graduate Diploma in Public Administration, Specialised in Economics, Ecole Royale D’administration (ERA)

Other experience / awards / publications • Undergraduate scholarship in Bachelor of Education from Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of Cambodia • Scholarship for Graduate Diploma of Public Administration from ERA • Scholarship from Long-term Capacity Building Program supported by World Bank • Presented a paper entitled ‘Pro-poor Growth Policy in Cambodia’ , 15-20 March 10 at the Alliance for Global Sustainability (AGS) conference in Tokyo, Japan Personal interests • Reading economic news and personal development books; • Playing soccer and badminton, running

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p37

2009 to 2011 2002 to 2007 2004 to 2006

2002 2004 2009

Tejas Aivalli tejasa@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Canadian Languages: Marathi (native), English (fluent), Hindi (business), Kannada (basic)

Professional experience Institute for Government London, United Kingdom Research Intern • Completed literature review section of project using daily media scans and civil service interviews • Collaborated with LSE think-tank to expand scope of project Ontario Legislature Internship Programme Toronto, Canada Legislative Intern [One of eight selected Canada-wide] • Developed solutions for Select Committee Chair after extensive stakeholder consultation and research • Assembled constituency newsletter, prepared press releases and weekly newspaper columns • Engaged stakeholders and legislative staff to develop a Private Members’ Bill • Researched and developed oral remarks for use in legislative debate • Coordinated and managed correspondence and stakeholder relations Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Toronto, Canada Student Municipal Advisor • Researched and created Issues Notes on developing media issues for Deputy Minister and Minister • Updated ministry’s internal “Integrated Community Profiles” database • Engaged stakeholders and prepared notes before and after municipality visit Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore and Master of Public Administration, Dual Degree with the London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK • Honours Bachelor of Arts with Distinction, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada Other experience / awards / publications • At London School of Economics and Political Science, Staff Student Liaison, MPA Policy Forum committee member Personal interest • Meeting people, networking

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p38

2010

2008 to 2009

2008

2009 to 2011

2003 to 2008

2009 to 2010

Hua Zheng Geng huazheng0801@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Chinese, Singapore PR Languages: Mandarin (native), English (fluent), Cantonese (fluent)

Professional experience Bank of China (Singapore): Structured Trade Financing Officer

2010

Bank of East Asia (Beijing) China, Corporate and Syndication Loan Dept Senior Officer • Evaluated and structured loan facility, wrote loan reports through identifying both qualitative and quantitative issues.

• Designed and controlled risks in Conglomerates, Syndication, Real Estate and Trading finance loan facilities, ensuring compliance issues with Banks’ credit lines and policies.

• Worked closely with Risk / Credit parties to smooth the loan procedures.

2007 to 2009

Titan Petrochemical Group (Hong Kong) China Management Trainee • Worked closely with McKinsey team, setting up Southern China Petrochemical Exchange centre as a new business • Responsible for Clearing Model Designing& Risk control • Implemented International Energy trading procedures in daily work coordinating with banks and Singapore operation team

2005 to 2007

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, England, (focus on financial and managerial accounting, corporate finance and economics) • Business studies, Higher Educational Foundation Program, University of Warwick, England Personal interests • Reading, travelling

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p39

2010 to 2012 2002 to 2005

2001 to 2002

Li Lei (Jack) yilijunma@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Chinese Languages: Mandarin (native), English (fluent)

Professional experience United Nations ESCAP, Bangkok, Thailand Research Assistant (Intern) • Improved the Asia-Pacific Research and Training Network on Trade (ARTNeT) publication search database by managing and updating the database • Contributed to the Trade of Commercial Services Report (to be published) by compiling, processing and presenting statistical data on trade of commercial services of the members of ESCAP • Contributed to the ARTNeT Capacity Building Workshop by preparing materials and a handbook KPMG, Shanghai, China Auditor • Equipped myself with complete audit skills and knowledge by making full use of the training programs provided • Contributed to audit work by helping to check the ledge entries of the clients • Assisted manager to prepare materials for reports of management and financial conditions for clients Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China Other experience / awards / publications • Teaching Assistant, National University of Singapore • Latin Asia Business Forum 2010, IE Singapore • Graduate Researcher, National University of Singapore • Organiser, LKY Consulting Club • Li Ka Shing Foundation Scholarship • State Endeavourer Scholarship, Shanghai Jiao Tong University • Excellent Academic Scholarship, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Personal interests • Interested in doing quantitative analysis and good at using STATA (a generalpurpose statistical software package) • Playing all kinds of ball games, such as football and basketball, reading history books and travelling

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p40

2010

2009

2009 to 2011 2005 to 2009

2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2007 2006, 2007

Lo Siu Lung loonglu@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Hong Kong Languages: Mandarin (native), English (fluent), Cantonese (fluent)

Professional experience China Entrepreneur Club (NGO), Beijing China Intern • Translated at the welcome banquet to Wal-Mart global CEO • Maintained external relations with strategic partners, such as Eisenhower Foundation and US Embassy • Coordinated and assisted in the preparation for the 2009 China Entrepreneur Summit and 2010 Annual Summit of China Green Companies • Planned and implemented club members’ activities

2009 to present

Give2Asia (NGO), Beijing, China Intern • Researched and statistically analysed philanthropic project • Reviewed, summarised and translated project proposals and reports • Contacted external project partners and assisted project implementation

2009

Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China Assistant and Interpreter • Assisted and interpreted for Japanese Minister Kagawa for his inspection on Japan’s Official Development Aid (ODA) program to Xinjiang local hospitals

2008

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Diplomacy and Public Relations, China Foreign Affairs University, China Other experience / awards / publications • Competition of Diplomatic Protocol & Social Etiquette, Beijing, Organising committee member »» Presented contest strategies, designed questions and selected candidates »» Set up advertising plans, dealt with emergencies and coordinated with staff, contestants and VIPs from 20 universities around China Personal interests • Sports: Jogging, basketball and snowboarding

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p41

2010 to 2012 2006 to 2010

2006

Lu Feifei Feifei.lu57@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Chinese Languages: Mandarin (native), English (business), Cantonese (business)

Professional experience Clas Ohlson, Shanghai, China Senior Corporate Social Responsibility Auditor • Conducted internal social responsibility audit regarding labour rights all over China and wrote CSR report.

• Successfully rescued several child labour cases and arranged for them to return to school • Drafted and framed internal CSR implementation guidelines • Prepared and held CSR awareness training to vendors and factory management

2008 to 2010

A.L.G.I. Social Compliance Solution, Shenzhen, China Corporate Social Responsibility Auditor • Conducted independent third party social compliance audit • Collected data and participated in research projects for renowned NGOs: Social Accountability International (SAI) and Fair Labour Association (FLA)

2006 to 2008

Weber Shandwick Public Relations Agency, Guangzhou, China Intern • Coordinated and implemented PR events for clients including: Master Card International; P&G; Texas Instrument; Hitachi; Zespri; Natural Beauty

2005 to 2006

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts in English for International Business Administration, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, China Other experience / awards / publications • SA8000 Accredited Monitor • Fair Labour Association Accredited Monitor Personal interests • Tae Kwon Do Federation certified Black Belt

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p42

2010 to 2012 2002 to 2006

2007 2007

Wang Fa fazi121@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Chinese Languages: Chinese (native), English (fluent), Thai (conversational)

Professional experience Environmental Defense Fund, China Program, Beijing and Shanghai, China Project Assistant • Conducted research on Program Evaluation: Effectiveness of Expo Green Commuting Project • Interacted and coordinated with the pavilions to promote the low carbon transit card and organised a number of activities related to the project in cooperation with the Expo pavilions

2010

GOW corporation, Bangkok Thailand Executive Assistant • Responsible for business development • Performed clerical and administrative tasks, analysed charts of Forex and provided advice to customers

2009

American Pool Service, Orlando, Florida, USA Coordinator • Performed general office duties, facilitated communication between foreign employees and local employers, dealt with some administrative daily jobs • Assigned room arrangements upon students’ arrival and gave general briefing orientation to students

2008

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Business Administration (First Class Honor, GPA: 3.97 / 4), Major: International Business Management, Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep International College, Bangkok, Thailand Other experience / awards / publications • APEC 2009 Singapore, Singapore, Media Support (Part-time) »» Assisted media members to develop effective working relationship among foreign correspondents and local staff • 4th conference on ASEAN-China people-to-people friendship organisation, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Assistant Journalist (Part-time) »» Assisted reporting of news, translated assigned works, arranged and held simple brief interviews, and coordinated with local staff • 14th ASEAN Summit, Hua Hin, Thailand, Liaison Officer »» Liaised between organisers and participants to communicate and coordinate their activities »» Achieved the best utilisation of resources of services of one organisation by another. Assisted press to attain successful transmission and broadcasting

2009 to 2011 2005 to 2008

2009

2009

2009

2007 Personal interests • Climate change and environmental issues

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p43

Wang Runfei, Phillie pianrandefei@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Chinese Languages: Mandarin (native), English (fluent), Cantonese (business), French (basic), Korean (basic) Professional experience UNICEF Vietnam, Hanoi Intern • Wrote and updated ten Briefing Notes on related child protection issues • Conducted field research in Mekong River Delta; Understood the UNICEF way of development The World Bank, Beijing, China Intern / Short Term consultant • Conducted research in Public Participation Activities in Urban Transport Projects and produced summary report • Exposed to various World Bank projects across China and workshops at different levels Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor in Public Administration, Sun Yat-sen University, China • International Student Exchange Program, Korea University, Korea

Other experience / awards / publications • Student Volunteer, 2010 Better Air Quality Conference • Representative of LKY School, 2010 GLOBE Seminar on Climate Change, France • Runner up, 2009 IVEY / Coco Cola China Case Competition, Southern China • Most Popular Player, 2008 ACCA Job Hunting Competition • 2008 China National Scholarship • Special awards / First Prize for foreigners, 2007 KT&G Sangsangmadang Marketing League • Vice Director, 2007 Harvard Crimson Summer Exchange in Southern China Personal interests • Table Tennis (three time winner of city championships, China)

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p44

2010 to 2011

2010

2009 to 2011 2005 to 2009 2007

Xu Zhenqing, Kelly Zhenqing.xu@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Chinese Languages: Chinese (native), English (fluent), Spanish (basic)

Professional experience APCO worldwide, Singapore

2010

(An international public relations firm)

Intern • Conducted industry researches, writing information summaries and drafting corporate reports and presentation slides CNN Beijing Bureau, China Intern • Conducted story researches, organised interviews about various current issues, writing story summaries and transcribing tapes

2008 to 2009

United Nations, China Intern • Assisted in the Wenchuan Earthquake Relief Project as a program coordinator, organised meetings, researched on Chinese emergency response institution, arranged meetings for fund raising

2008

World Economic Forum (The Davos Forum), Beijing, China Program Manager Assistant • Assisted in maintaining the database, reviewed annual growth of member corporations • Coordinated in the pre-summit work, contacted governmental officials as well as business leaders

2008

Academy of Microeconomic Research, National Development and Reform Commission of P.R. China Program Associate • Analysed documents for South Korean rural economic growth; made reports on the comparison of economic growth in developing countries Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore, (Full Scholarship Recipient), Specialisation: Economic Policy and Analysis, CFA Institute: CFA Level 1 Candidate • Bachelor of Arts, Major: English & International Studies, Minor: International Law, China Foreign Affairs University (CFAU), China Other experience / awards / publications • Panelist, The Alliance for Global Sustainability Student Conference(Tokyo, Japan) • Panelist, Asia-Pacific Model United Nations Conference. (Incheon ,South Korea) • Panelist, Security Council Simulation Conference at Yale. (New Haven, CT,USA) Personal interests • Reading, travelling, running, pilates LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p45

2007 to 2008

2009 to 2011

2005 to 2009

2010 2008 2006

Zhao Deguan Zhaodg21@sina.com Nationality / visa status: Chinese Languages: Mandarin (native), English (fluent)

Professional experience Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, China Section Chief, Legislative Affairs Office

2004 to present

Shanghai Institute of Administrative Law, China Research Assistant

2002 to 2004

Nanjing Municipal Intermediate People’s Court, China Deputy Section Chief

2000 to 2002

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Master of Constitutional and Administrative Law, Law School, Soochow University, Taiwan • Bachelor of Law, Public Management School, Soochow University, Taiwan

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2009 to 2011 1997 to 2000 1993 to 1997

David, Quan Zhou davidquanzhou@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Chinese Languages: Mandarin (native), English (fluent)

Professional experience Changing Taxation Administration, Shanghai, China Revenue Collection Officer • Worked with people in tax reporting and collection • Checked tax information authentication and issuing tax payment receipts • Coordinated to helping taxpayers in dealing with tax-related affairs Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Science, English Language, International Studies University, China Other experience / awards / publications • APEC Scholarship, LKY School of Public Policy • English Interpretation Training Certificate, The Training Centre of China Int’l Publishing Group • Advanced English Interpretation Certificate, Shanghai Service Centre for Human Source Development • Test for English Majors: TEM 8 (Advanced Phase) Personal interests I like to participate in sports activities, e.g. basketball, tennis, ping-pong, playing chess and cards, swimming, bicycle riding, and aerobics, among many other bodybuilding activities. Also, I prefer some special hobbies, such as driving, surfing and travelling. Because I believe a strong physical condition will give me great help in my social life and academic studies.

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2007 to 2009

2009 to 2011 1996 to 2000

2009 2006 2003 to 2004 2000

Fausto Valle fvalle@ascenzconsulting.com Nationality / visa status: Ecuadorian Languages: Spanish (native), English (fluent)

Professional experience Ministry of Production, Employment and Competitiveness, Ecuador Consultant • Analysis of key areas: logistic and transport, entrepreneurship and industrial development

2010

Ministry of Trade and Industry Advisor to the Minister • Analysed economic and energy policies • Coordinated the implementation of bi-national projects (Ecuador–Venezuela)

2009

Ministry of Oil and Mines President of the Energy Sovereignty Plan and Advisor to the Minister • Chair of the Energy Plan that incorporates the Ministry of Oil and Mines, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Electricity, Petroecuador, the Military Forces and the Police • Member of the Technical Committee of the Ecuadorian Investment Fund in the Energy Sector (FEISEH) • Delegate of the Ministry of Oil and Mines to the round of Negotiations between the Andean Community of Nations and the European Union

2007 to 2008

Ministry of Economy and Finance Advisor to the Minister (Current President of the Republic of Ecuador) • Foreign and Domestic Public Debt Management.

• Coordination of credit lines between Ecuador and Multilateral Development Banks (CAF, WB, IDB) • Sovereign debt operations in the capital markets.

• National Budget Planning and Financing

2006 to 2007

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • English Program for Internationals, University of North Carolina, USA • Bachelor of Science, Economy, Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador Personal interests • Trade and Commerce, Energy and Economics

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2009 to 2011 2007 1999 to 2004

Claire Fayet claire.fayet@nus.edu.sg Nationality / visa status: French Languages: French (native), English (fluent), Spanish (basic)

Professional experience Fondacio International Headquarter, NGO, Paris, France Project Manager for the youth department and programs over 24 countries • Established and conducted a 3-year plan to develop youth programs across 24 countries • Intensive foreign travel (30% of time) to gain firsthand experience of specific local needs and present strategy • Devised a 250 page training tool for local leaders • Managed a five people fundraising committee – 300 000 € raised in the first year

2007 to 2009

Fondation d’Auteuil, Paris, France Social Worker • Realised personal coaching for 70 teenagers in very difficult situation over three years, 80% success rate in finding work situation • Daily contact with social partner: Aide Sociale à l’enfance, Protection Judiciaire de la, Jeunesse

2000 to 2003

Samu Social, Bordeaux, France Internship • Daily visits to homeless people in the street

1999 to 2000

Education • Master in Public Policy / Master of Public Affairs, Dual Degree, Sciences Po, Paris, France • Theology certificate, magna cum laude, Université Catholique de l’Ouest, Angers, France • License of social and economic sciences (eq. BA), magna cum laude, Université Paris VII Diderot, Paris, France • Social worker certificate – summa cum laude, Institut Régional du Travail Social, Paris, France Personal interests • Sports: Hiking and Scuba diving • Multiple summer jobs in UK and US and Guide in a family 11th-Century-Abbey (France)

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2009 to 2011 2006 to 2007 2003 to 2006 2001 to 2003

Tim Hilger hilger.tim@googlemail.com Nationality / visa status: German Languages: German (native), English (fluent), French (conversational), Spanish (basic)

Professional experience Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit, (GTZ, German Technical Corporation), Eschborn, Germany Junior Policy Advisor (following after internship), Global Partnerships Group, Strategic Corporate Development Department • Analysed bilateral and multilateral donor agencies’ policies • Co-authored GTZ strategy paper for global partnerships and World Bank strategy paper • Coordinated GTZ commentaries on EU and World Bank documents • Planned a side event for World Bank annual meeting 2008 • Consulted on aid governance projects, corporate policies, knowledge management Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts, Governmental Sciences (Social Sciences and Economics), University of Erfurt, Germany Other experience / awards / publications • Research Assistant at Institute of Water Policy Singapore »» Drafted blog entries for IWP blog • Master in Public Policy Class Committee »» Secretary-Treasurer and member • Electoral Reform International Services (ERIS), London, Asia and Eastern Europe Programme Assistant »» Drafted proposals for projects in Sri Lanka (EU), Cambodia (Open Society Foundations / Soros Foundation), and Kyrgyzstan (DFID) • LKY School of Public Policy Scholarship • President of AEGEE Erfurt e.V., (Association des Etats Généraux des Etudiants de l’Europe) »» European student network. Organised Summer Universities and cultural events Personal interests • Passionate about music: playing piano and attending concerts • Playing and following football

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2007 to 2009

2009 to 2011 2004 to 2007

2010 2010 2010

2009 to 2011 2005 to 2006

Alexander Pforte alexander_pforte@hotmail.com Nationality / visa status: German Languages: German (native), English (native), French (conversational), Bahasa (basic), Mandarin (basic) Professional experience United Nations Environment Program, Regional Office for Europe Intern • Developed a resource mobilisation strategy • Supported the communications team with translations and events Faculty of Law, Economics and Politics, University of Konstanz Student Job • Coordinated the production of an information brochure • Supported the selection process of candidates for vacant professorships

2010

2007 to 2010

German Chamber of Commerce in China Intern • Organised / managed several events • Acted as deputy Executive Chamber Manager for four weeks

2008

Office for Geographic Intelligence, Dept. for Nat. / Internat. Treaties Staff Soldier

• Assisted Officer Corps in research and administrative tasks • Assisted in the organisation of high level conferences

2006

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Management, University of Konstanz (Germany) Other experience / awards / publications • Received a scholarship from the LKY School of Public Policy • Supported the Student Council and other student groups on a regular basis • Participated actively in theatre and forensics during high school • Lived abroad for over 19 years in various Southeast Asian and South African countries Personal interests • Hiking, particularly mountaineering • Adventure holidays in exotic countries • Socialising with close family and friends

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2010 to 2012 2006 to 2010

Friedemann Schreiter friedemann.schreiter@nus.edu.sg Nationality / visa status: German Languages: German (native), English (fluent), Russian (basic)

Professional experience Tchibo GmbH, Germany Intern, Corporate Responsibility • Organised international stakeholder conference on labour standards in Asia • Assisted in Public Private Partnership in China, Bangladesh, Thailand • Risk management and supply chain monitored on social issues

2010

Schlange & Co. GmbH – Consultants for Corporate Responsibility, Germany Intern, Corporate Responsibility • Prepared corporate responsibility reports, industry benchmarks • Developed corporate codes of conduct • Prepared a United Nations Global Compact report

2008

Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung, Kazakhstan Intern, Journalism • Wrote articles for all resorts, various genres (e.g. reports, news) • Responsible for an 8-page special edition • Proofread, edited texts, layout

2007

University of Applied Sciences Mittweida, Germany Student / Research Assistant • Supported curriculum development for Kazakh-German University (KGU) • Researched water issues in Battambang, Cambodia • Supported marketing for management handbooks on Kazakhstan, Philippines

2007

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts in Media & Management, University of Applied Sciences Mittweida, Germany • Exchange, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines Other experience / awards / publications • Voluntary Social Year • Scholarship holder, German National Academic Foundation Personal interests • Music (playing piano / violin, producing music, founder of “Soulism – Music & Management”) • Youth work (founding member of a non-profit organisation focusing on youth projects) • Journalism (freelance journalist for a German youth journal in Eastern Europe) • Conversations with people

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2010 to 2012 2006 to 2010 2008 to 2009

2005 to 2006

Chong, Kong Sang, Patrick patrickchongks@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Hong Kong Permanent, Resident Chinese nationality Languages: Cantonese (native), Mandarin (fluent), English (fluent)

Professional experience APCO Worldwide (Public relations consulting firm) Project Assistant (Intern) • Undertook strategic communication engagements such as stakeholder mapping and media monitoring and analysis Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Social Science in Government and Public Administration with Honors, Second Class Upper Division, The Chinese University of Hong Kong • Overseas Exchange: Tsinghua University, China Other experience / awards / publications • Intern Assistance, The Economist Conference: Healthcare in Asia 2010, Singapore »» Assisted the guest registration, reception and other logistic preparations for the international conference • “Dean’s List”, “Dean’s List – Service”, and “Lam Yiu Ming Student Outstanding Services Awards”, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) • 1st Runner Up in “The Youth Learning Project of Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC) on 2008 / 09” – to identify and propose opportunity for regional economic cooperation for a case competition conducted by PECC and Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups • Presenter, Hong Kong Urban Studies Symposium 2009 – to present a paper about the communal impacts of urban renewal projects in Hong Kong • Member of the Debate Team of the Department of Government and Public Administration, CUHK – with the Best Debater of the Match Award Personal interests • Sketching and design, reading Chinese history

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2010

2009 to 2011 2005 to 2009 2008

2010

2009 2009

2009 2005 to 2006

Kwong Kin Ming, Osmond Osmond18@yahoo.com.hk Nationality / visa status: Chinese Languages: Cantonese (fluent), English (fluent), Mandarin (fluent)

Professional experience Central Policy Unit, Hong Kong SAR Government Research Assistant • Wrote a research proposal on public engagement in Singapore policy process

2010

Savantas Policy Institute, Hong Kong Research Intern • Assisted research comparing international financial centers in HK and SG

2009 to 2010

Strategic Access Ltd., Hong Kong

2008 to 2009

(A consulting firm providing advice to Hong Kong government in the aspect of economic strategic positioning)

Research Assistant • Duties included research about positioning of Hong Kong as an aviation hub Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Student Ambassador • Led guided tours, library work and helped to organise seminars about Monetary Policy of HKMA

2005 to 2009

AIA Company (Bermuda) Limited Marketing Assistant in Group Insurance Department • Translated and organised the Annual Agent Prize Ceremony and contacted over 300 agents

2007

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Exchange student, Faculty of Social Science, Political Science, University of Helsinki, Finland • Bachelor of Social Science, major Government and Public Administration, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China

Other experience / awards / publications • LKY School of Public Policy Delegate, GLOBE Seminar at Tufts University European Center in Tallories, France • Hong Kong Delegate, Dragon 100 Young Chinese Leaders Forum • Hong Kong Delegate, International Youth Forum in Korea • Hong Kong Representative, World Health Organisation Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland Personal interests • Reading, meeting friends, travelling, jogging, playing violin, debating

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2009 to 2011 2008 2005 to 2009

2010 2008 2006 2004

Zsuzsanna Vári-Kovács varkozsu@gmail.com

Nationality / visa status: Hungarian Languages: Hungarian (native), English (fluent), French (business), German (basic), Latin (basic), Spanish (basic), Mandarin (basic) Professional experience Strategy and Planning for the High Commissioner of Rwanda, Singapore Intern • Designing a new internship programme for the Rwanda Development Board that will allow foreign students to work on a range of development projects in Rwanda

Ongoing

Embassy of the Republic of Hungary to India, New Delhi, India Intern • Prepared background materials about issues related to internal and foreign policies in India, and accompanied the Deputy Head to meetings related to political affairs

2009 to 2010

Hungarian Parliament, Office for Foreign Relations, Budapest, Hungary Intern • Prepared reports about the meetings of the European Affairs Committee and helped with the administrative tasks in the EU Department

2008 to 2009

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, with Minor in European Integration, studying in Mathias Corvinus Collegium – an interdisciplinary program aimed at developing talent, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary • Exchange program at the School of Slavonic and Eastern European Studies, awarded the Erasmus Scholarship for academic and co-curricular excellence, University College London, London, UK Other experience / awards / publications • Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship for academic and co-curricular excellence • Academic Representative of the Class Committee, Representing the class in academic issues • Consensus / Colloquium – ASEAN Food Security Conference, Head of Logistics Committee, leading a team of five students • Global Public Policy Network Student Conference, Singapore, Head of Finance Committee Personal interests • Russian and Eastern-European literature, political philosophy, cultural travel in Asia

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2009 to 2011 2004 to 2009

2007

2009 to 2011 2010 2010 2009

Ayushi Agnihotri ayushiagni@gmail.com; ayushi@nus.edu Nationality / visa status: Indian Languages: Hindi (native), English (fluent)

Professional experience Urban Health Resource Centre, New Delhi, India Intern and later Consultant-Program Research and Documentation • Program management: Implemented maternal and child health program at Agra and Indore, India catering to 600,000 slum based population. It entailed grant preparation, review of the program, liaising with the government officials and capacity building • Developed and implemented health management and information system for the program • Conducted research on issues pertaining to maternal and child health and nutrition and food security issues • Published reports and papers and presented findings at conferences • Lobbied government and academia on urban health issues resulting in improved focus of the government of India on urban health Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Master in Science (Community Nutrition), Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, India • Bachelor of Science (Nutrition), Isabella Thoburn College, University of Lucknow, India Other experience / awards / publications • Internship with the Impact Investment Exchange, Asia, Singapore-Asia’s first stock exchange for Social Enterprises working specifically on regulatory issues for Social Enterprises in Asia to current • Awarded the Li Ka Shing Scholarship at the LKY School for academic excellence • Awarded for securing the highest marks at the university level by Isabella Thoburn College, University of Lucknow • Program Evaluation of the National Program for Adolescent Girls Government of India and the SEVAC’s program on mental health in Kolkata, India • Editor, Asian Journal of Public Affairs; a student led journal published by the LKY School of Public Policy • Key Publications »» “Experiential Household Food Insecurity in an Urban Underserved Slum of North India”, Food Security, Springer Netherlands, Volume 1. »» “Consumption of iodised salt among slum households of North-East Delhi, India”, Indian Journal of Community Medicine, Volume 34, Issue 4.

• Papers presented at various national and international conferences Personal interests • Writing, dramatics, spiritual development

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2006 to 2009

2009 to 2011 2004 to 2006 2001 to 2004

2010

Anita Chandrasekhar anita.chandrasekhar@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indian Languages: English (fluent), Hindi (fluent), Tamil (fluent), Spanish (basic), Mandarin (basic)

Professional experience Goldman Sachs, Bangalore, India Team Leader • Mentored and trained new hires on Interest Rate derivative products • Produced weekly reports for senior management to review escalation items and trade breaks that could potentially cause economic impact Technical Specialist • Executed confirmation of trades for major currencies and emerging market currencies prior to settlement to ensure that risk is covered • Managed settlement issues arising post settlement date for six accounts including major broker dealers such as JPMorgan Chase and Citibank Deloitte Consulting, Atlanta, USA Business Analyst • Conducted revenue analysis, using a Telecom client’s database and developed recommendations for revenue growth • Led analysis on customer survey results for a Biomedical client to understand customer satisfaction level and improve customer service Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, New York, USA Summer Intern

• Conducted market segmentation research and analysis on over 500 foundations to identify new clients • Identified long term reconstruction strategies in tsunami affected countries in order to disburse grants Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts in Economics & International Studies, Ohio Wesleyan University, USA »» Cumulative GPA: 3.9 / 4.0 (top 5% of graduating class); Dean’s List for all eight semesters; Student Humanitarian of the Year 2004-05; Class Valedictorian Other experience / awards / publications • Recipient of LKY School of Public Policy Graduate Scholarshipt • Karago Women’s Group Community Empowerment, Volunteer, Kenya »» Assisted in leveling the ground to build a polytechnic and prepared a tree nursery as income generation for the women’s group • India Literacy Project(ILP), President, Ohio, USA »» Established the Ohio chapter of ILP and coordinated initial setup »» Organised fund-raising and raised over $3000 within a year Personal interests • Member of a professional dance troupe in India and performed dance forms such as Jive, Salsa, Belly and Contemporary dance LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p57

2007 to 2010 2010

2007 to 2009

2006 to 2007

2005

2010 to 2012 2002 to 2006

2010 to 2012 2007

2007

Kanika Dua kanika.dua6@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indian Languages: Hindi (native), English (fluent)

Professional experience Centre for Microfinance, Institute of Financial Management and Research, Chennai, India Intern • One of 17 out of 150 international applicants and the only Indian student selected • Trained in methods of primary research methodologies such as interviewing and surveying techniques; data analysis • Undertook an independent survey in villages of Madhya Pradesh, India on “ Informal Default Rates Among Self Help Groups” • Authored a publication on “Informal Default Rates Among Self Help Group in India”.

Program Evaluation Organisation (PEO), Planning Commission of New Delhi, India Intern • Analysed the performance of a national level scheme (Rural Road Development Scheme) • Successfully delivered a presentation to the Senior Advisor, PEO, on inter-regional comparison on the performance of the scheme for the department LKY School of Public Policy Research Assistant to Professor Mukul Asher • Assisted the Professor in writing and editing academic papers and newspaper articles • Assisted in compiling, tabulating and analysing data on topics related to Public Sector Economics for academic papers, presentations and an upcoming book Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts (Honors) Economics, Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi, India Other experience / awards / publications • “Plurilateralism and Trade Facilitation: The Way Ahead for Intraregional Trade in South Asia” (with Abbas S.), Asian Journal of Public Affairs, 3(2), April 2010 Personal interests • Reading books on development and social issues, volunteering for NGOs dealing with issues related to children

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2010

2010

2009 to 2010

2009 to 2010 2006 to 2009

Karthik Ganesan gkarthik83@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indian Languages: English (fluent), Tamil (fluent), Hindi (fluent), Malayalam (fluent), Arabic (basic), Thai (basic) Professional experience Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Network Economics Manager • Optimised aircraft assignments on entire network close to departure to maximise profits • Set up in-house expertise in scenario modelling to estimate impact of competitor entry into a market • Managed tactical cancellations to cut down losses on poor performing sectors

2008 to 2009

Sabre Holdings, Bangkok Consultant, Contributor • Driver behind the use of forecasting model in laying out a ten year plan for Thai Airways. Coordinated business process changes across Fleet Planning, Scheduling and Finance • Conducted knowledge transfer sessions and imparted training on industry best practices to planning officers and senior management at reputed airlines across Southeast Asia, North Asia and Australia

2007 to 2008

Sabre Holdings, Bangalore Operations Research Analyst • Key member of the team that developed Sabre’s Schedule Optimisation Model • Enhanced calibration method of Sabre’s forecasting model with the use of a new generation Genetic Algorithm

2006 to 2007

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor and Master of Technology, IIT Madras, India »» Major: Civil Engineering and Infrastructure, CGPA: 8.4 / 10 »» Minor: Financial Management, CGPA: 8.5 / 10

Other experience / awards / publications • One of six people to be awarded the Institute Blues Certificate of Merit, for the graduating batch of 2006, by IIT Madras. The award is given to students of the graduating batch, exhibiting all round skills during the course of their stay in the institute.

• Masters Project, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras »» As a part of my Master’s Thesis, worked on the Identification and Allocation of Critical risks in Privately Financed Solid Waste Management Projects in India. It involved a statistical analysis of responses from stakeholders, and classifying risks based on the confidence intervals obtained • Summer internship with Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad »» Completed a project titled “Pricing Urban Water – An Analysis of Indian Metros”.

Reviewed the tariff structure in Indian Metros and suggested reasons for poor performance and possible policy improvements Personal interests • Quizzing, long distance running LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p59

2010 to 2012 2001 to 2006

2005 to 2006

2005

Naomi Mary Jacob jacob.naomi@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indian Languages: English (native), Malayalam (fluent), Hindi (conversational)

Professional experience Asia Society, New York, USA Research Intern, Global Policy Department • Researched for a Task Force Report on Food Security in the Asia-Pacific • Researched for a project proposal on Indo-US Climate Change Collaboration • Created an outreach database for publications Centre for Civil Society, New Delhi, India Research Intern • Trained in field research to evaluate the impact of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) on Rural Urban Migration • Authored two papers: ‘The Impact of the NREGA on Rural-Urban Migration’ and the ‘Public Distribution System in Kerala.’

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Hons.), St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, India Other experience / awards / publications • Chief Administrator and Editorial Board Member, Asian Journal of Public Affairs, LKY School of Public Policy, Singapore »» Managing the review and publication cycle of the journal »» Coordination of team processes Personal interests • Trekking: mid-altitude Himalayan trekking • Travelled to over 20 countries

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2010

2008

2009 to 2011 2006 to 2009

2009 to present

Rajendra Kondepati rajendra.kondepati@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indian Languages: Telugu (native), English (fluent), Hindi (conversational)

Professional experience Public Utilities Board, Singapore Intern • Exposed to the complete operations of Water Supply & Sanitation in Singapore at the macro level with specific emphasis on Water Network and Quality Management Agri-Business, ITC Limited, India Assistant Manager • Successfully initiated the Spice Extracts business enhancing the product portfolio of the business to value added products • Planned and executed Sterilisation Project, worth Rs. 3 Crores (~US$0.64 Mil) and Mechanised Cleaning & Grading project, worth Rs. 10 Lakhs (~US$20,000) for Spices Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore »» Dean’s List, Semester II, AY 2009-2010 • Master in Public Policy, Exchange Programme, Georgetown Public Policy Institute, Washington DC, USA • Bachelor and Master of Technology, Chemical & Industrial Engineering Streams, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, India

Other experience / awards / publications • Assisted in the organisation of Singapore International Water Week • Volunteer, Asst. Project co-ordinator, Watershed Development initiative, PanIIT Alumni with Dhan Foundation • Volunteer, Network and System Administrator, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Madras • Appointed Member, Institute Think Tank, IIT Madras Personal interests • Politics & Public Policy, Water Policy, Infrastructure Policy, Urban Development Policy, Comparative Policy Making (Focus on US & China) • Proficient in using IT-related platforms and tools, Linux, Matlab, MS Office and LATEX • Like reading nonfiction books, reputed management and social journals and watching documentaries

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2010

2006 to 2009

2009 to 2011 2010 2001 to 2006

2010 2008 2004 to 2006 2005 to 2006

Harsha Meenawat harsha.meenawat@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indian Languages: Hindi (native), English (fluent)

Professional experience Greenpeace, India Campaigner • Researched Industrial Water Pollution project aimed at assessing ‘clean production’ as a solution to toxic pollution in India • Campaigned and researched Toxic-tech project aimed at introducing Individual Producer Responsibility by multi-national electronics companies and set up of take back mechanisms for electronic waste in India. The campaign concluded in presentation of a draft bill on the management of electronic waste issues and hazardous substances in electronics to the Parliament of India • Campaigned for the Sustainable Agriculture Campaign, lobbying with Ayurvedic companies in India to disclose their use of genetically modified organisms and support a non-GMO corporate policy for their products. With their support, the campaign was successful to attain a moratorium on GM food crops until further research Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Post-graduate Diploma in Business Management, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, India • Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, History and Psychology, Sophia College Ajmer MDS University, India Other experience / awards / publications • Graduate Research Assistant »» Research Assistant for the Asian Trends Monitoring Bulletin Project focused on energy security issues monitoring in ASEAN countries at the Center on Asia and Globalisation of the LKY School of Public Policy • Summer Internship »» Research Assistant for Professor Benjamin K. Sovacool (Center on Asia and Globalisation) on examining Climate policy concerns for Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Maldives and examining the Global Environmental Facility’s Least Developed Countries Fund projects as case studies in the aforementioned countries • Academic Paper Publications in Progress: »» ‘Improving Adapting Capacity and Resilience in Bhutan’ co-authored with Professor Benjamin K. Sovacool submitted to Mitigation & Adaptation Strategies for Global Change in October 2010 »» ‘Improving Resilience to Climate Change in Least Developed Asia’ co-authored with Benjamin K. Sovacool, Anthony Louis D’ Agostino and Amireeta Rawlani, submitted to Science in October 2010 Personal interests • Listening to diverse music genres. Reading humorous fiction

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2008 to 2009

2009 to 2011 2006 to 2008 2003 to 2006

2010

2010

Arshad Mirza arshad.hamed.mirza@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indian, US Green Card (application pending) Languages: Hindi (native), English (fluent)

Professional experience United Nations HABITAT, Lao PDR Intern • Designed survey for five villages and interviewed beneficiaries, government and UN officers, and experts • Analysed Data • Wrote an Impact Evaluation Report

2009

Professional Tutorials, India Faculty Member • Taught mathematics for GRE, CAT • Designed a program for improving presentation skills and general awareness of business school applicants

2008 to 2009

NIRMAN (NGO), India Researcher, Teacher, film maker • Founded a Resource Centre for youth of the city • Designed interactive curriculum for mathematics for middle school • Made three films on lives of children in India for educational purpose

2005 to 2009

Education • Master of Public Administration (International Finance), Columbia University, USA and Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore, Dual Degree in Public Policy • Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, Gujarat University, India Other experience / awards / publications • Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship for Masters in Public Policy • Oberlin-Shansi Fellowship for Exchange, Ohio, USA • Screened Children Playing Gods (Camera, Asst. Director & Editor), Smithsonian Museum, Washington DC, USA Personal interests • Capoeira, trekking and camping, oil pastel painting, dance

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2009 to 2011

1999 to 2003

2009 to 2010 2006 2009

Ruchi Mohnot r_mohnot@hotmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indian Languages: Hindi (native), English (fluent)

Professional experience CSR Asia, Singapore Intern • Researched on Biodiversity and Corporate Social Responsibility Aditya Birla Management Corporation Private Limited, Mumbai, India Executive (Corporate Social Responsibility) • Conducted academic and field research on priority development issues and methods for intervention • Prepared project proposals to seek out collaborative partnerships and mobilise government funds • Created database of development schemes and policies Shraddha School for Slow Learners, Hyderabad, supported by American Schools and Hospitals Association (ASHA), India Intern • Planned and executed of educational interventions for children with slow learning disability / autism • Taught a class of eight children with different disabilities, with set goals to achieve Hindalco Industries Ltd., Uttar Pradesh (UP), India Project Coordinator, (Sustainable Community Development Project, CSR Department) • Conducted participatory rural appraisal for primary data • Conducted academic research on socio-economic factors leading to poverty alleviation • Liaised with Government Departments to facilitate Public Private Partnership Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Master of Arts in International Studies and Diplomacy, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, UK • Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Sophia College, University of Mumbai, India Other experience / awards / publications • Certificate Programme in ‘Fundraising and Communication’ The Resource Alliance, UK • Training in ‘Corporate Social Responsibility for Rural Development’, NIRD, India • Training on ‘Sustainability Reporting Guidelines: G3 Version’, CII, India • Awarded LKY School of Public Policy Graduate Scholarship • Elected as Member of the Sophia College Union Committee • Served as Marketing Coordinator for the Inter-collegiate festival ‘Kaleidoscope’ (Sophia College), Awarded Best Coordinator Personal interests • Reading, travelling, cooking LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p64

2010

2006 to 2009

2006

2004 to 2005

2009 to 2011 2005 to 2006 2001 to 2004

Raghav Puri raghavpuri@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indian Languages: Hindi (native), English (fluent), Mandarin (conversational)

Professional experience World Bank, India Intern – New Delhi, India • Conducted an in medias res Program Evaluation of the Government of India’s National Health Insurance Scheme (Rashtriya Swasthiya Bima Yojna or RSBY) in Karnataka • Organised health camps in Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh to improve the implementation of the scheme

2010

G.B. Pant Institute for Social Sciences, India Survey Coordinator – New Delhi, India • Led a team of surveyors to assess the implementation of the Government of India’s National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) in 25 villages in Chhattisgarh

2009

National Foundation for India (NFI), India Apprentice – Chhattisgarh, India • Supervised a cluster of 22 women’s Self Help Groups (SHGs) in tribal villages in Chhattisgarh and successfully motivated 12 SHGs to invest their savings in income generating activities

2008

Intern – Rajasthan, India • Worked with Udaipur-based development organisation, Seva Mandir, on their urban governance project, focusing primarily on projects relating to sanitation and health

2007

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics, University of Delhi (St. Stephen’s College) Other experience / awards / publications • Awarded the LKY School of Public Policy Graduate Scholarship • Editor for the Asian Journal for Public Affairs (AJPA) • Student Exchange to School of Public Policy and Management at Tsinghua University (Beijing, China) • Presented a paper titled ‘Improving Intra-regional Trade in South Asia’ at the European Public Policy Conference held at Koc University, Istanbul (Turkey) on 23rd April, 2010

LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p65

2009 to 2011 2006 to 2009

2009 to 2011 2009 to present 2010 to 2011

Aditi Rao aditirao6@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indian Languages: English (fluent), Hindi (fluent), Tamil (fluent), Kannada (fluent), French (basic)

Professional experience Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) Research Fellow • Research team member for Asia Society’s Task Force – “East Asian Regionalism- US Foreign Policy” • Organised ‘South Asia 2060’ Conference Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Intern • Worked on CII’s Paper on Agriculture Issue: current WTO negotiations

2010

2008

2007 M/s J. Sagar and Associates Law Firm Summer legal intern • Worked on note on UNCITRAL model law on Commercial Arbitration • Enforcement of Foreign Awards in India 2006 Advocate General Mr P.S.Raman’s Office, State of Tamil Nadu Legal Intern • Assisted in High Court session preparation 2005 Ability Foundation, NGO Summer intern • Managed major clients for Ability Foundation’s International Film Festival Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • BSL LLB, 5-year Dual Degree program, ILS Law College, University of Pune, India • Diploma in International Business Laws and Corporate Laws of India, Symbiosis Law College, Pune, India • Diploma in Alternate Dispute Resolution, Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune Other experience / awards / publications • Chief editor of LKYSpeak official student magazine • Russia-Singapore Business Forum 2010: Conference Rapporteur • Adoption Home for Girls with Make a Difference (MAD): Volunteered part-time as an English teacher Personal interests • History, art and culture, politics, international relations, fund raising

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2009 to 2011 2004 to 2009 2008 2005

Tanvi Ratna tavni.ratna@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indian Languages: English (fluent), Hindi (fluent), Mandarin (basic), Arabic (basic)

Professional experience Bloomberg News, Mumbai, India Intern, Production and Reporting • Set-up internship to understand working of media in aspects relating to policy • Critically explored agenda setting, data gathering and analysis in media • Covered conferences related to energy and pharmaceutical sector reform YES!+ Youth Empowerment Seminar, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. Instructor • Taught 50+ youth a dynamic workshop for soft skills and social responsibility • Organised, through networking, and conducted affiliated seminars for 100+ people • Led high impact tree-planting, plastic-reduction & climate change awareness initiatives General Electric-Genpact, Bangalore, India Intern, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Analytics • Set-up internship to study business process outsourcing in India • Self-studied product’s supply chain through independent study and networking • Analysed complex data, devised new algorithms reducing forecast errors by 20% • Solved major problem crippling firm’s analytics, surpassing managerial expectations • Executed six-month project within a two month time frame. Felicitated by company UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Atlanta, USA Intern, Forecasting Software Development Georgia Tech, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, USA Researcher, Game-Theory Analysis of China-US trade relations in the auto industry Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Georgia Tech, USA »» Graduated summa-cum-laude, Major GPA 4.0 / 4.0 »» Award for outstanding cultural contribution to Georgia Tech Other experience / awards / publications • Leadership and wellness student group, LKY School. Co-Founder and President.

• Taal Tadka fusion a cappella group, Georgia Tech. Founder and President • Aarohi classical music society. Vice-president Personal interests • Guitarist, chamber choir vocalist, music director for a cappella ensemble, yoga instructor LKY School of Public Policy CV Book · p67

2010

2009

2008

2007

2008

2010 to 2012 2004 to 2009

Ruchika Singh ruchi8419@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indian Languages: Hindi (native), English (fluent)

Professional experience Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), New Delhi, India Senior Project Associate, Research and Communication • Analysed and prepared research notes from data collected from the affidavits of contesting candidates • Coordinated research analysis for several parliamentary and state legislative elections for the publication of election specific “Election Watch” books, the signature publications of ADR • Drafted press releases and provided content for newsletter and other communication materials of ADR • Contributed research notes, reports and other content for the websites. Oversaw the team implementing the websites • Planned and implemented various information dissemination campaigns (web, SMS and print media) UNNATI, Ahmedabad, India Project Associate, Civic Leadership & Governance Programme • Examined and documented practices of planning, implementation and accountability processes for needs assessment of Urban Local Bodies by visiting small and medium size towns in Gujarat Internships • National Campaign for People’s Right to Information (NCPRI), Delhi, India • PRATHAM- OXFAM, Himachal Pradesh, India Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Master of Social Work, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, India (Gold Medallist) • Bachelor of Education, GGSIP University, Delhi (within top ten in class) • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Economics, University of Delhi (within top three in class) Other experience / awards / publications • Publications (co-authored) »» Governing political parties”, Pragati, The Indian National Interest Review, Jan 2010 »» “Debar criminals from contesting”, One India, One People, May 2010, vol 13/10 • Master’s dissertation on “Status Report on Proactive Disclosure under Right to Information-2005” • Paper presentation on “Political Parties as Public Authority”, Fifth National Conference on Electoral and Political Reforms, Bhopal, India, April 2010 • Coordinator for Placement Committee of the Master of Social Work Class Personal interest • Natural medicine, ayurveda and cooking

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2009 to 2010

2008

2007 to 2008 2007

2010 to 2012 2006 to 2008 2005 to 2006 2002 to 2005

Simran Singh simran.singh.prof@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indian, Singapore PR Languages: Hindi (native), English (fluent), French (conversational), Spanish (basic), Arabic (basic) Professional experience Centre for Asia and Globalisation, LKY School of Public Policy Research Assistant, Access to Remedies Project (in collaboration with Harvard Kennedy School of Government) • Co-wrote a report on the applicability of a Western CSR framework to the palm oil sector of Indonesia and Malaysia; networked with several stakeholders to include a broad range of research data, including company-specific data

2010

Public Utilities Board, Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Singapore Intern • Authored two internal reports »» Strategies to increase voluntary conservation based on a survey on water user perceptions »» Strategy to increase community ownership and potential to develop more CSO involvement in the Singapore water scene • Note-taker and facilitator for Singapore International Water Week 2010

2010

Institute of Water Policy, LKY School of Public Policy, Singapore Research Assistant • Authored a chapter on Singapore’s water education strategies in the areas of conservation and demand in collaboration with Profs. Asit Biswas and Cecilia Tortajada

2010

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs, Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. Other experience / awards / publications • Conferences at LKY School of Public Policy »» GAI Conference Facilitator (2010) »» Food Security Conference Steering Committee (2010) »» GPPN Conference Steering Committee (2009) • Community Organiser, Working America, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. (2008- 2009) • International Student Government, Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. (2004- 2008) Personal interests • Oil painting, dance (Tango and Bollywood), yoga, travelling

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2009 to 2011 2004 to 2008

Sonjuhi Singh sonjuhisingh@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indian Languages: Hindi (native), English (fluent), Spanish (basic)

Professional experience Planning Commission of India, Delhi, India Intern • Authored a report titled ‘Public Private Expenditure on Education in India’ under the supervision of Deputy Advisor (Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs) Planning Commission, Dr C Chandramohan • Analysed government budgets and surveys

2010

Centre for Civil Society, Public Policy Think Tank, Delhi, India Intern • Authored a paper titled ‘Right to Education and the Right to Educate’ on Right to Education Act and its impact on smaller unregulated schools in the slums of Delhi • Conducted field surveys which honed my communication skills and the ability to ask pertinent questions

2010

Jagori NGO, Delhi, India Intern • Directed a street play with girls from lower income groups as actors to create greater consciousness about gender equality

2007

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) History, St Stephen’s College, Delhi University Other experience / awards / publications • Editor, Asian Journal of Public Affairs, LKY School of Public Policy • LKY School of Public Policy Scholarship • Awarded the Department of History prize from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University for academic excellence • Indian Classical Music: Completed level three in Hindustani classical music- vocal from Akhila Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, an all India board for Indian classical music Personal interests • Theatre: Enjoy acting in plays and watching all types of theatre performances • Reading (especially enjoy books on contemporary history), jogging and yoga

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2009 to 2011 2006 to 2009

Aarushi Sinha aarushisinha@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indian Languages: Hindi (native), English (fluent)

Professional experience United Nations Development Fund for Women, South Asia Regional Office (UNIFEM SARO) Intern • Researched gender statistics in India and South Asia • Contributed to a proposal for an International Monitoring and Evaluation Conclave on Gender Statistics in India • Research and fieldwork on reporting mechanisms for Domestic Violence against women in India Bhrigus Software India Ltd Consultant • Research and analysis on potential for e-governance services in Indian Government • Reported on market knowledge, attitudes and potential Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Post-graduate Diploma in Advertising and Marketing, Xavier’s Institute of Communications, India • Bachelor of Arts, Economics (Honors), Miranda House, Delhi University, India Other experience / awards / publications • Chief Editor, Asian Journal of Public Affairs, LKY School of Public Policy • Contributing Editor, Journal of International Affairs, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University Personal interests • Theatre, singing (Indian classical and semi classical), reading

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2010

2007 to 2009

2009 to 2011 2006 to 2007 2003 to 2006

Monisha Vaid monisha.vaid@gmail.com; monisha@nus.edu Nationality / visa status: Indian Languages: Hindi (native), English (fluent)

Professional experience APHIA II Eastern, Kenya Intern with Jhpiego (Johns Hopkins affiliate), Reproductive Health and HIV /AIDS • Assessed the impact of the program on MDG 6 to combat HIV / AIDS in Kenya

2010

Urban Health Resource Centre, India Consultant, Research and Documentation • Prepared Urban Health reports for States in India as per Ministry of Health • Analysed data and wrote papers on urban health components • Documented advocacy events like workshops, conferences, etc

2007 to 2009

Health and Population Innovation, Fellowship Program (HPIF) of Population Council, India Fellow, HPIF • Research on “Exploring the lives of youth in the BPO Sector” in India

2005 to 2006

SNS Foundation, Haryana Additional Director Health Programs • Designed proposals and data collection tools, conducted surveys, coordinated, trained, monitored, evaluated and disseminated adolescent and maternal health and HIV / AIDS projects. Key partners included Ministry of Health, UNFPA, CEDPA, NACO, and Corporates (GE, AMEX, ITC, Philips, Perfetti, Lear and Henkel) Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Master of Science, Community Resource Management and Extension, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, India • Bachelor of Science, Resource Management, Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi, India

Other experience / awards / publications • Oxfam International Youth Parliament Action Partner organised by Oxfam Community Aid Abroad, Sydney, Australia • Trainings on secondary data analysis on maternal and child health and adolescent health in India conducted by MCH STAR; Sexual Health, Rights and Women’s Empowerment from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

• “Exploring the lives of youth in the BPO Sector”: Findings from a study in Gurgaon, Haryana. HPIF Program, Working Paper No. 10, Population Council New Delhi • Maternal and Child Health of Urban Poor in India — Implications for Achieving the MDGs. Published in IASSH Journal Personal interests • Traveling, reading

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2007, 2001 to 2005

2009 to 2011 1999 to 2001 1996 to 1999

Raman Venkataramanan ramangopalv@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indian Languages: Tamil (native) English (fluent) Hindi (fluent) Marathi (business)

Professional experience Global Asia Institute, NUS, Singapore Research Assistant • Researched and collated Country Poverty Profiles inclusive of qualitative data analysis

2009 to 2010

Enterprise Business Tech. Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India Consultant – Teaching Initiatives • Initiated the Training Division with focus on Enterprise Resource Planning, Soft Skills and Aptitude Training for Business Graduates

2008 to 2009

IMS Learning Resources Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India Consultant, Test Preparation Division • Headed communications – handled online query system & web-based community • Achieved high levels of student satisfaction and streamlined product delivery • Strengthened CSR activities through partnerships to train the poor and physically challenged students • Managed the third largest training centre (revenues, number of students) in the company and assisted in franchisee building and management

2004 to 2008

Naandi Foundation, Pune, India Consultant – Livelihoods Division • Set up vocational training school for the socially & economically underprivileged • Taught, managed & developed industry linkages • Organised research on “Impact of SEZ on Local Villagers” in Chennai • Developed questionnaire, led the team of researchers and analysed the data for the report recommendations

2006 to 2007

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Post-graduate Diploma in International Business, Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Symbiosis University, Pune, India • Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication, SCSVMV, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India Other experience / awards / publications • Student Committee President, Manager of Informal School Journal, Member of Youth Committee of Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry • Have worked on a book project and assisted Professors on their publications Personal interest • Enjoy reading English fiction, books on mythologies and culture, motor racing fan and a movie buff

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2009 to 2011 2007 to 2009 2000 to 2004

G. Vinod Nair vinodnair100@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: India Languages: English (fluent), Hindi (fluent)

Professional experience Mission Convergence, Department of Administrative Reform, Government of National Capital Territory (NCT) Delhi, New Delhi, India Programme Manager, Programme Management Unit (PMU) • Identified strategic interventions • Developed operational plans • Built partnerships with Departments, NGOs and funding institutions • Established 50 women resource centers in the first year of the programme

2009 to 2010

Kudumbashree- State Poverty Eradication Mission, Local Self Government Department, Government of Kerala, Trivandrum, India Management Consultant, State Mission Unit • Developed Strategies for livelihood interventions of women Self Help Groups (SHG) • Managed the small enterprise support programme as part of the Tsunami rehabilitation project

2004 to 2009

District Poverty Initiatives Project (DPIP), Government of Madhya Pradesh Dist Guna, Madhya Pradesh, India Task Manager, Monitoring & Learning Coordinator • Managed ten project teams in implementing livelihood interventions across 230 villages

2003 to 2004

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Post-graduate Diploma in Rural Management, Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), India • Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Kerala, India Other experience / awards / publications • Post-graduate Diploma in Universalising Socio Economic Security for poor, Institute of Social Studies (ISS), The Hague, Netherlands (3 months) Personal interests • Member of cricket teams in city leagues

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2009 to 2011 2000 to 2002 1991 to 1995

Fika Fawzia fika.fawzia@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indonesian Languages: Bahasa Indonesia (native), English (fluent), German (basic)

Professional experience ASEAN-German Regional Forest Programme, Jakarta, Indonesia Programme Officer & Communications Officer • Co-managed the ASEAN Regional Knowledge Network on Forests and Climate Change • Assisted in development of the ASEAN Common Position Paper on Reducing Emissions for Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) submitted for the 14th Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Poznan, Poland • Assisted in development of the “ASEAN Multi-Sectoral Framework on Climate Change: Agriculture and Forestry towards Food Security”, under the ASEAN Ministers of Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF) Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners, Jakarta, Indonesia Intern • Assisted clients to procure carbon credits in an avoided deforestation project in Indonesia • Assisted clients to procure Certified Emission Reductions in a Clean Development Mechanism Project in Indonesia Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Law, University of Indonesia Other experience / awards / publications • Recipient of OCBC International Masters in Public Policy scholarship award • Member of ASEAN delegate at the 15th Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Copenhagen, Denmark • 1st Place, Outstanding Student Achievement Award, Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia Personal interests • Managing my personal travel-photography blog: http://fikafawzia.blogspot.com • Singing & acoustic guitar performances, with alternative-rock and 90’s songs • Bicycling & playing basketball

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2008 to 2010

2008

2010 to 2012 2004 to 2008

2010 2009 2008

Ambar Widiastuti WidiastutiA@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Indonesian Languages: Indonesian (native), English (fluent), Japanese (basic)

Professional experience World Health Organisation, Country Office, Jakarta Assistant to Health System Programme • Assisted in the development of WHO Indonesia Country Office Work plan 2010-2011 • Reviewed proposals, prepared different types of contracts and followed-up reports from WHO partners under relevant Strategic Objectives according to the WHO’s mid-term strategic plan 2008-2013 • Administered necessary arrangements for WHO meetings World Health Organisation, Field Office, Yogyakarta Assistant to Emergency and Humanitarian Action Programme • Controlled and maintained financial records in WHO Yogyakarta Office • Followed-up and monitored programme activities according to the work plan supported by Emergency and Humanitarian Action Programme Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Political Science (International Relations), Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia Other experience / awards / publications • “Being A Javanese in A Changing Javanese City”. Paper presented at South East Asia Geography Association Conference, Singapore, 28-30 November 2006 and published in Southeast Asian Culture and Heritage in a Globalising World, edited by Rahil Ismail, Brian Shaw and Ooi Giok Ling, Ashgate, 2009 Personal interests • Movies, football, 80’s music, Japanese drama, karaoke, cross-stitching

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2007 to 2009

2006 to 2007

2009 to 2011 2002 to 2006

Norimasa M. Tochibayashi tochibayashi@memius.com Nationality / visa status: Japanese Languages: Japanese (native), English (fluent), Indonesian (fluent)

Professional experience United Nations Mission in Sudan, Sudan Team Leader • Collaborated with military components and conducted field survey • Analysed information for policy making United Nations Development Program, Indonesia Consultant of Growing Sustainable Business Project • Provided consultation to Japanese private enterprises • Designed research for those counterparts United Nations Office for Recovery Coordinator, Indonesia Local Government Specialist • Assisted information management for Indonesian governmental agency • Analysed data and information for monitoring and evaluation purpose International Labour Organisation, Indonesia Employer Services Officer • Promoted local talented people to international organisations • Distributed job vacancies for 786 Acehnese job seekers after tsunami Freelance Journalist • Conducted field research in Middle East, particularly in Israel • Created journalists’ network to collaborate to cover the conflict Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Policy Sciences, Chuo University, Japan Other experience / awards / publications • Research Assistant in LKY School of Public Policy in 2010 • Volunteer for Indonesian Red Cross in 2005, for emergency relief after tsunami • Japanese delegation for Harvard World Model United Nations 1997 Personal interests • Travel in developing countries, photography of landscape, and motion films which are based on real stories

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2008 to 2009

2007

2005 to 2006

2005

1999 to 2004

2009 to 2011 1995 to 1999

Kensuke Yanagida kyanagi208@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Japanese Languages: Japanese (fluent), English (fluent)

Professional experience Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company Tokyo Branch (Tokyo, Japan) Staff member, Operation Department of Overseas Remittance • Advised customers on their banking transactions • Handled cash transactions and kept financial records • Managed proper documentation and safe keeping of transaction documents • Made Due Diligence Reports for large amount of transactions • Improved operations by creating new application documents for both individual and corporate clients • Produced reports required by the FSA, conducted data collection and analysis and made proposals to address problems as an assistant in the compliance department • Completed basic courses in the Japanese Banking System and Financial Analysis Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Institute of Developing Economy Advanced School (IDEAS), Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), Japan • Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Soka University, Japan »» Teaching Assistant: Assisted students in International Program »» Seminar Secretary: Thesis Competition in Economic Department, “How was Japan able to abolish Child Labour?” »» Dormitory Prefect: Supervised first year students • Study Abroad (Private), Saint Luis University, Philippines »» Self-financed Other experience / awards / publications • Diploma Thesis “Efficiency of Social Fund in Prioritising Local Needs – Testing Case Study of Philippine Mindanao Social Fund” • Bachelor Thesis “ASEAN Regional Economic Cooperation in the age of globalisation” Personal interests • Jogging, basketball, football, reading

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2007 to 2009

2010 to 2012 2009 to 2010 2002 to 2007 2006 2004 2003 2005

2010 2007

Reiko Yuasa goodafternoon.reiko@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Japanese Languages: Japanese (native), English (fluent), Mandarin (basic)

Professional experience University of Tokyo Junior Association of Future Scientists, Japan • Provided science education for Japanese children to make children interested in science and technology Supporter Organised classes • Helped children make their own robots and do programming • Organised Moon Base Robot Contest held in Tokyo Sundai, Japan

2006 to 2010

2009

2006 to 2009

(Provided education for high school students to enter universities)

Teaching Assistant • Supported high school students study of mathematics and chemistry • Helped high school students deal with stresses and provided advice Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore and Master of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo, Japan, Dual Degree programme • Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology and Biochemistry, The University of Tokyo, Japan

Other experience / awards / publications • The University of Tokyo, International Relations Institution of Students, President • Gave a presentation at Annual Meeting of Japan Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Agrochemistry • Attended the 39th St. Gallen Symposium • The University of Tokyo, Chief of English Speaking Society Personal interests • Reading all types of books and watching figure skating

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2010 to 2012 2006 to 2010

2009 to 2010 2010 2009 2008 to 2009

Yernar Zharkeshov yernarzharkeshov@yahoo.com Nationality / visa status: Kazakhstan Languages: Kazakh (native), Russian (fluent), English (fluent), Mandarin (conversational)

Professional experience LKY School of Public Policy Research Assistant • Analysed anti-corruption reforms in developing countries and origins of political will • Led extensive data collection and involved in analysis for 100 countries on socioeconomic, financial and political indicators

2010

JSC “National Welfare Fund “Samruk-Kazyna”, Kazakhstan Research intern • Designed an employee potential identification form for the Fund and its subsidiaries

2010

Ipsos-MORI, London, UK Research intern • Evaluated an employee management project and created a database of actionplans for dealing with issues at workplace

2009

The Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Presidential Scholar-intern • Involved in monitoring and promotion procedures of civil servants, political appointees, and Presidential Scholars

2008

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Science Public Policy, Government and Management, (First class honours) University of Birmingham, UK • Bachelor of Science, Finance, Kazakh University of Economics, Finance and International Trade after T. Ryskulov, Astana, Kazakhstan Other experience / awards / publications • LKY School of Public Policy Graduate Scholarship • University of Birmingham Vice-Chancellor’s Prize for the most outstanding student, who demonstrated exceptional scholarship, personality, leadership, and manners • Best Dissertation Prize, University of Birmingham • C H Game Public Policy Prize for the excellence in Public Policy studies • “Bolashak” International Scholarship of the President of Kazakhstan • 2nd place in the International Mathematics Olympiad “Kangaroo”, Astana, Kazakhstan Personal interests • Kazakh classical musical instrument (Dombra); Tennis; Table Tennis; Ballroom and Latin-American dancing and Russian billiards

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2009 to 2011 2006 to 2009 2004 to 2009

2009 2009

2009 2009 2005

Kubanychbek Akmatov akmatovka@yahoo.com Nationality / visa status: Kyrgyzstan Languages: Kyrgyz (native), English (fluent), Russian (fluent), Spanish (business), German (conversational) Professional experience U.S Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek Senior Political Assistant • Monitored and reported domestic political developments • Advised foreign service officers on emerging political issues • Planned and coordinated visits of U.S. official delegations

2008 to 2010

American University of Central Asia, Bishkek Lecturer of International and Comparative Politics • Instructed undergraduate courses • Developed new courses • Supervised bachelor theses

2006 to 2008

Economic Policy Institute Bishkek Consensus (think tank), Bishkek Project Assistant • Conducted research on trade between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan • Reviewed trade policies of neighboring countries • Handled communication between government agencies and businesses

2003 to 2004

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Certificate, Spanish Language, University of Salamanca, Spain • Master of Arts, International Relations, Jacobs University Bremen, Germany • Specialist, International Relations, Kyrgyz National University Other experience / awards / publications • Franklin Award, U.S. Department of State • DAAD / OSI Scholarship Program • Academic Fellowship Program, Open Society Institute Personal interests • History, reading, classic music and travel

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2010 to 2012 2007 2004 to 2006 1999 to 2004

Leong May Yen mayleong25@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Malaysian, Singaporean PR Languages: English (fluent), Mandarin (conversational), Malay (conversational), Spanish (conversational) Professional experience National University of Singapore, Singapore Manager, International Relations Office • Managed partnerships and student exchange programmes with partner universities in East USA and Canada • Business Development: established new summer programmes, internships and research opportunities for NUS undergraduates IMG Artists Asia, Singapore Projects Manager • Orchestral / artists tour management in Asia and training of junior staff • Managed all visual arts and food and beverage aspects of the inaugural Singapore Sun Festival, including sponsor and partner liaison • Canton International Summer Music Academy key representative Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts (Honours in Psychology), University of Melbourne, Australia

Other experience / awards / publications • Art Outreach Singapore Volunteer • National Museum of Singapore Life & Living Series Volunteer • Public Policy Internship Program, Asia Knowledge Unit, Asialink Centre, University of Melbourne • Conference Abstract: McLachlan, N., Wilson, S., & Leong, M. (2005), Measuring Pitch in Tuned Percussion Instruments. 32nd Australasian Experimental Psychology Conference, Melbourne, Australia • 2nd-prize in the HSBC Classics Wind Competition, Malaysia Personal interests • The arts, travel, salsa, yoga, languages, cross-cultural interactions

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2007 to 2010

2005 to 2007

2010 to 2012 2000 to 2004

current 2009 2003

2006

Loo Tze Hui Louise louise@nus.edu.sg Nationality / visa status: Malaysian Languages: English (native), Mandarin (native), French (conversational)

Professional experience Her Majesty’s (HM) Treasury, London Economist • Co-ordinated and drafted ministerial briefings across teams for the Chancellor’s bilateral meetings and the G20 Finance Ministers’ summit in London • Chief editor for the annual internally-circulated Global Economic Note • Inaugurated the Weekly Economic Blogs Summary, a weekly publication tracking economic sentiment on the blogosphere, and pioneered a few other products that aggregate research interests within the Treasury community • Oversaw the maintenance of the Treasury’s Global Forecasting Model in the runup to the annual Budget, developed forecasting models for individual G7 economies using econometric (EViews and Stata) and data retrieval tools (Bloomberg, Reuters Ecowin) which became the building block for future analytical work by the senior management Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Science (First-Class Honours) Economics, University of Sheffield, UK

Other experience / awards / publications • EU Centre, Singapore; Research Assistant • Royal Economic Society annual conference, London; Participant • Council of the European Union; Trainee • Knoop Prize in Economics, University of Sheffield • Sheffield Graduate Award • Winner of the Rensburg Sheppards Prize (Economics) • HM Treasury research paper: Short Term Deflation Risks within the G7 • HM Treasury research paper: Rethinking World Trade Indicators • HM Treasury research paper: US Housing and the Financial Crisis Personal interests I enjoy both onstage and offstage involvement in theatre, with a soft spot particularly for scriptwriting and directing. I also marry a passion in macroeconomics with a general interest in British politics, which has often led to an interesting fusion of ideological perceptions towards the former.

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2008 to 2009

2010 to 2012 2006 to 2010

2010 2009 to 2010 2008 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2008

Yeng Ai Chun aichunyeng@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Malaysian Languages: English (fluent), Malay Language (fluent), Cantonese (fluent), Fukkien (fluent)

Professional experience The Star (English Daily) Kuala Lumpur & Penang, Malaysia Journalist • Covered the 42nd ASEAN ministerial meeting in Phuket, Thailand, in July 2009.

Produced daily news stories and attended press conferences held by various Foreign Ministers and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton under tight deadlines • Researched, analysed, interviewed ministers and produced articles on Malaysia’s New Economic Plan, the Government Transformation Programme and the Annual Budget • Part of the press corps that trailed the Malaysian Tourism Minister during her visit to Tokyo and Sapporo, Japan in February 2009 and covered an international environment workshop held in Cologne, Germany in November 2009 Kosmo! Kuala Lumpur & Penang, Malaysia

2006 to 2010

2004 to 2006

(Malay Language Daily)

Journalist • Part of the pioneer team during the first year of the newspaper. Researched and reported on a variety of articles and responsible for several columns in the features section • Part of the team that set up the newspaper’s first news bureau out of Kuala Lumpur • Lead a group of journalists for the coverage of MIFA (Malaysian-International Fashion Awards) and KLFW (Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week) 2004 in Avenue K Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore, awarded a study grant for the two-year programme • Bachelor of Communication (Second Class Upper Honours), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia Other experience / awards / publications • Penang State Media Awards 2006 (Feature Category), Penang State Media Awards 2007 (News and Feature Category) Personal interest • Reading – I love bookstores and most often have a book with me. I am a big fan of fantasy, science-fiction, historical (fiction and non-fiction) and horror novels • Travelling – I’ve backpacked in Cambodia on a budget of US$200 for a week and last year after my assignment in Germany, I travelled across the country by hopping on trains. The highlight was catching my favourite rock act, Marilyn Manson in Berlin • Cooking and taking brisk walks

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2010 to 2012 2000 to 2003

Jan de Graaf de_graaf_jan@hotmail.com Nationality / visa status: Dutch Languages: Dutch (native), English (fluent), German (basic), French (basic)

Professional experience Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Netherlands Intern, Crisis Management & Peacekeeping Operations Department • Drafted speeches, internal memoranda and letters to Parliament • Researched peace building developments • Wrote proposals to finance UN projects in Africa International Rescue Committee, Oakland, United States Intern • Assisted in educational and health programs for refugees

2010

2009

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands • One-year exchange program, University of Toronto, Canada

2010 to 2012 2005 to 2008 2007 to 2008

Other experience / awards / publications • Initiator and chair of the organising committee of the International Conflict Conference, May 18th, 2009 »» Raised over 45,000 euros to organise this conference »» Individually contacted and contracted key-note speakers (among them: the President of the International Crisis Group, the former President of Doctors Without Borders and Nobel Laureate, the former Force Commander of the UN peacekeeping mission in Sudan) • Board member of Dutch United Nations Student Association, Amsterdam

2008 to 2009

Personal interests • Backpacking • Reading on politics, international relations, conflict and development issues • Sports (playing soccer in particular)

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Fatima Abbas fatima.abbas2410@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Pakistani Languages: Urdu (native), English (fluent), Punjabi (fluent), Persian (basic)

Professional experience United Nations Economic & Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand Intern, Statistics Division • Researched extensively on progress of Pakistan in Millennium Development Goals to gauge performance of all provinces in eliminating gender differentials in education

2010

Habib Bank Limited. Lahore, Pakistan Assistant Manager, Regional Audit Office • Monitored procedures by visiting various branches of the bank to ensure compliance with the regulations of State Bank of Pakistan

2008 to 2009

Harvard University, USA Research Associate • Conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews of Hajjis in Pakistan; ran regressions on those responses to determine impact of Hajj on Muslims

2007

Education • Master in Public Policy (Specialisation: Development Economics), National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Science (Honors), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), (Major: Economics; Minor: Accounting & Finance), Pakistan • Intermediate in Science, Kinnaird College, Lahore, Pakistan Other experience / awards / publications • Merit-based Scholarship from National University of Singapore • Placed on the Dean’s Honor List at LUMS for all four years with CGPA of 3.81 • Involvement in External Marketing Affairs & Event Management for various events organised by LUMS Entrepreneurial Society • Organised Global Public Policy Network (GPPN) Conference in Singapore • Knowledge of STATA Personal interests I am extremely enthusiastic about developing nations through education. Most of the time, I am thinking about innovative ways of doing this. Moreover, I am a great fan of music. It is the most effective short-term solution to all my problems. I also love traveling to places where I cannot find a familiar face. It is always good to meet and learn about new and different people. Lastly, Paulo Coelho books are my all-time favorites.

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2009 to 2011 2004 to 2008 2002 to 2004

Seher Abbas shrabbas@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Pakistani Languages: Urdu (native), English (business)

Professional experience Asian Development Bank (ADB), Philippines Intern, Private Sectors Operations Department under Capital Markets Division • Researched the Microfinance sector in Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia • Evaluated the issues prevalent in Microfinance sector in respective countries and recommended the role ADB’s private sector can play • Presented report at the end of the internship World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Pakistan Assistant Project Officer • Formulated the Environmental Evaluation & Monitoring Report for Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), under Fresh Water and Toxics Programme • Drafted semi-qualitative surveys for evaluating the projects

2010

2009

Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pakistan Research Assistant • Worked on the State of Competition Report in collaboration with Competition Commission Pakistan (CCP) • Researched all significant industries from cement industry to fertiliser to beverages etc

2008 to 2009

PAHCHAAN (NGO), Pakistan Intern • Delivered lessons on hygiene under the Life Skills Based Education program to village children

2006

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Science Hons (Major: Economics), Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pakistan Other experience / awards / publications • Published a paper on trade facilitation in South Asia in Asian Journal of Public Affairs • Presented at the European Public Policy Conference, Turkey • Secretary-cum-Treasurer, Class committee Fall 2009-10, LKYSPP • GPPN Preparatory Committee, Fall 2009-10, LKYSPP • Public Relations Manager for Toastmaster Club, Lahore University • Acted in a play in Rafi Peer Theatre Festival, Pakistan • Dean’s Honor List Personal interests • Swimming, netball, performance arts, politics and international relations, volunteering and fund raising, travelling to unknown places

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2009 to 2011 2004 to 2008

2010 2010

2007 2004 2006 / 2008

Maria Carmencita Singson Morales chichi.morales@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Filipino Languages: Filipino (native), English (fluent), Spanish (basic)

Professional experience LKY School of Public Policy, Singapore Teaching Assistant • Assisted in teaching of module PP5235: Development Policy in Southeast Asia • Liaised and coordinated with the administration regarding class matters • Reviewed and marked essays, assignments and projects

2010

Department of Agriculture, Philippines Project Development Officer and Trade Desk Officer • Gathered and analyzed trade data for country partners • Organized several trade fairs in China, Australia and New Zealand • Provided key inputs and recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture regarding agricultural trade with Australia, Canada, China, the European Union and New Zealand

2007 to 2010

Project Development Officer and Close-in Aid to the Secretary • Coordinated and liaised with the attached agencies and bureaus of the Department • Monitored and evaluated programs and policies implemented by the Department • Provided key inputs and recommendations to the Secretary on the situation and programs implemented for the agricultural sector

2006 to 2007

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Master of Political Economy with Specialisation in International Relations and Development, University of Asia and Pacific, Philippines • Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with Specialisation in Political Economy, University of Asia and Pacific, Philippines Other experience / awards / publications • Li Ka Shing Scholar • Institute Scholar of the Institute of Political Economy, UA&P • “An Assessment of the Livelihood Development Program for OFWs”, Master’s Thesis • “Saving the modern-day heroes,” UA&P Staff Memos • “In Search of A Sidekick for the Modern-day Heroes,” UA&P Staff Memos • “The Private Sector Lends A Hand,” UA&P Staff Memos • “The Saving of Datu Paglas”, Manila Times, December 4, 2006 Personal interests • Running, reading books, cooking and playing video games

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2010 to 2012 2005 to 2006 2001 to 2005

2010 to 2012 2003 to 2004 2006 2006 2006 2006

Aneliya Nazirova aneliya.nazirova@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Russian Languages: Russian (native), English (fluent), French (conversational), Hindi (basic)

Professional experience Ministry of Economic Development, Russian Federation Intern in the Macroeconomic Forecasting Division • Collected and analysed data on macroeconomic parameters (CPI, output growth, interest rates) • Researched and presented on methodological design of long-term forecasting • Presented on key Russian macroeconomic trends for the EU-Russia Dialogue on Macroeconomic Policies

2010

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Russian Federation Intern in the Department of International Organisations • Collected and analysed data on Asia Pacific Free Trade Area • Drafted and presented research notes and media monitoring reports

2009

United Nations Department of Public Information, United States of America Intern • Organised Global Model United Nations 2010 • Edited report “Impact of Economic and Financial Crisis on the Achievement of MDGs”

2009

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore and Master of Public Administration, Dual Degree with the London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK • Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO-University) Other experience / awards / publications • Global Public Policy Network »» Selected to present a paper on revision of regional trade policies, Colombia University, US »» Moderated economic policy session, LKYSPP, Singapore • President, Parliamentary Debating Society, MGIMO-University »» Won Moscow International Debating Tournaments 2006 and 2007 »» Participated in European Championships 2007 and 2008, Manchester IV 2007, Amsterdam Open 2008 • Coordinator, Model United Nations Society, MGIMO-University »» Headed delegation at Global Millennium Development Goals Summit, India »» Headed delegation at Asia Pacific MUN, Republic of Korea • Academic Awards »» Lee Kuan Yew Graduate Public Policy Full Scholarship, Singapore »» Harwin Award for Academic Excellence (Gold Award), LKYSPP, Singapore »» Gold Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievements, MGIMO-University, Russia »» Scholarship of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, MGIMO-University, Russia »» Scholarship of Vladimir Potanin Foundation, MGIMO-University, Russia

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2009 to 2011

2005 to 2009

2010 2009 2007 to 2009

2008 to 2009 2008 2008 2009 to 2011 2009 2009 2008 to 2009 2006 - 2007

Florence Mutesi mutesif@yahoo.com Nationality / visa status: Rwanda Languages: English ( fluent), Kinyarwanda (fluent), Swahili (business), French (conversational) Professional experience The New Times, Publication, Kigali, Rwanda Head of Regional Office • Disseminated strategic perspectives on emerging issues facing the Company periodically in the form of briefing papers • Identified policy and strategic bottlenecks, hence devising potential interventions jointly to unblock them through the ongoing priority policy agenda which is a near term action-oriented framework • Participated in strategic planning for the regional bureaus, in developing the Company’s line of strategic thinking, including establishing strategies for wider market

2007 to 2009

Gasabo Hand Craft Association (APAGA), Kigali, Rwanda Founder • Trained 60 poor women annually in handcraft, technical and managerial expertise • Promoted sustainable poverty reduction and promoted family welfare

2006 to present

Rwanda Humanist Association (RHASO) Kigali, Rwanda Founder • Advocated and promoted peace, tolerance, justice, unity and reconciliation • Registered and led over 100 university students as members of the association who reached out to schools, families, friends and individuals urging human value

2003 to present

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Political Science, National University of Rwanda, Rwanda

Other experience / awards / publications • Facilitated World UN Model Conference as Assistant Chair, Singapore • As an intern, helped witrh editing 2010 Open Budget Index results, International Budget Partnership, Centre on Budget and Policy Priorities, Washington DC • LKY School of Public Policy Scholarship, Singapore • Researched & analysed women’s issues in Rwanda as a Women Edition fellow, Population Reference Bureau, Washington DC Personal interests • Working with the poor, identifying ways of helping them escape poverty trap • Exploration in general and specifically beaches for vacations

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2009 to 2011 2002 to 2006

2011 2010 2009 to 2012 2008 to 2010

Mayecor Sar Mayecorsar@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: French Languages: French (native), English (native), Arabic (basic)

Professional experience Pfizer, Singapore Asia Media and Public Relations Assistant to the Director • Served as a coordination point for media teams within the region • Monitored relevant media coverage in the region • Assisted the Director in the formulation of strategy and research Rwanda Government, Rwanda Development Board, Singapore Strategy and Planning Intern Responsible for the design of an attractive and durable internship program DDUK, London, UK Fundraising Assistant • Raised funds, drafted quarterly newsletters and correspondence with donors, patrons and other clients • Lobbied and campaigned • Organised events and gave talks in schools Senegal Embassy, Tokyo, Japan Internship • Carried out research, drafted speeches and press releases. Also carried out translations.

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Master of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, University of York, UK • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) International Business, London Metropolitan University, UK Other experience / awards / publications • Occasionally write articles for the school magazine (LKYSPPeak) • Editor, Asian Journal of Public Administration, Singapore • Member of the Labour Party, United Nations and debating societies at the University of York • Played tennis at national youth level • Won the Aquitaine Boxing Championships in Bordeaux • Played county league football for Willesden • Organised and performed at many music concerts • Attended the Queen’s garden party on many occasions with the Senegalese Embassy delegation Personal interests • Reading political philosophy and international affairs books, sports and travelling

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2010

2010 to present

2008 to 2009

2008

2009 to 2011 2007 to 2009 2004 to 2007

Goh Ai Ling Angeline angeline.ailinggoh@nus.edu.sg Nationality / visa status: Singaporean Languages: English (fluent), Mandarin (conversational)

Professional experience Asian Trends Monitoring Bulletin, Singapore Research Assistant • Researched key emerging trends in Southeast Asia to present findings which have significant policy implications in the publication Ernst and Young LLP, Singapore Intern • Negotiated skillfully with uncooperative clients to provide necessary information to facilitate timely conclusion of audits • Analysed information provided meticulously and effectively improved the accuracy of the audits Education • Bachelor (Hons) of Accounting and Master in Public Policy, University Scholars Programme, Concurrent Degrees with the National University of Singapore Other experience / awards / publications • NUS University Scholars Programme Honour Roll • Champion, National Audit and Accounting Challenge 2010 • Best Speaker, Accounting Standards Council Roundtable Personal interests • Filming short stories and video-editing • Creating short graphic narratives to convey societal issues

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2010 to present

2009 to 2010

2007 to 2011

2010 2010 2010

Kwan Siu On Ann kwan.ann818@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Singaporean Languages: English (native), Mandarin (conversational), French (conversational), Cantonese (basic) Professional experience Centre on Asia and Globalisation, Singapore Research Assistant • Researched on Palm Oil companies, sector and Indonesia specific access to non-judicial grievance mechanisms for human rights violations • Drafted / edited a report under the mandate of UN Special Rep. Prof. John Ruggie and the Harvard Kennedy School YODIFEE NGO, Cambodia Project Coordinator • Planned, designed and opened a café / handicraft shop as a training centre • Taught business, marketing and advertising skills to students • Sourced future employment for YODIFEE students through local commercial chains Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts in Economics & International Relations, Wheaton College, MA, USA Other experience / awards / publications • Co-organiser of Consensus Colloquium 2010 / 11 – LKYSPP, Singapore • Essay selected for St. Gallen Symposium 2010 on ‘Entrepreneurship’ • Team Leader of College Green Dialogues at LKYSPP, Singapore • Awarded the Richard & Virginia Thornburgh Leadership Award for service away from Wheaton College, MA • Full-time English Teacher (IELTS 2&3) at the Pannasastra University, Phnom Penh, Cambodia • Davis International Fellow for research for education in Cambodia • Intern in National Education, Ministry of Education, Singapore Personal interests • Conferences on sustainable innovation for Development • Exploring / researching alternative education for disadvantaged children

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2010

2009

2009 to 2011 2005 to 2009

2010 2009

2007 2007

Lee Jian Ming Kelvin zephyrfalcon2002@yahoo.co.uk Nationality / visa status: Singaporean Languages: Mandarin (native), English (fluent), Hokkien (basic)

Professional experience Energy Market Authority, Singapore Analyst • Surveyed global energy landscape and proposed recommendations to Singapore government to further its energy interests internationally • Drafted speech for Chief Executive and planned and organised the overwhelmingly popular Singapore International Energy Week 2009 National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore Teaching and Research Assistant • Guided tutorial classes for first to third year undergraduates in International Relations, Comparative Politics and Public Administration • Assisted Head of Department of Political Science in crafting syllabus, among others • Nominated for Best Teaching award by students for being the best teacher in their semester Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts, First Class Hons, Political Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore Other experience / awards / publications • Dean’s List, NUS • Special Book Prize, NUS • Intern, Institute of Policy Studies, NUS • Max Lewis Scholarship, NUS • Shaw Foundation Scholarship, NUS

2009 to 2010

2008 to 2009

2010 to 2012 2004 to 2008

2004 to 2006, 2008 2005 to 2007 2007 2006 to 2007 2005

Personal interests • Reading, gaming, jogging, basketball, cycling, swimming

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Ng Tze Lin Tania taniantz@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Singaporean Languages: English (native), Chinese (fluent), Japanese (conversational)

Professional experience LKY School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore Teaching assistant and Research assistant • Taught statistical techniques • Researched the administration of Muslim law in Singapore

2010

Ministry of Community Youth and Sports, Singapore Intern • Evaluated community health programs for the elderly

2010

Rednano, Singapore Press Holdings Search, Singapore Intern • Developed the concept for Rednano public roadshow which resulted in heightened brand awareness

2008

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Visiting Scholar, Tohoku University, Graduate School of Medicine Department of Health Administration and Policy, WHO Collaboration Center for Well-being in Ageing • Bachelor of Business, Major in Marketing / Minor in Public Administration, Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Other experience / awards / publications • Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Welfare Foundation Research Grant 2010, grant award for young researchers in the field of senior citizen welfare • “Rule of Law in Managing God: Multi-religiosity in Singapore” (Publication), Asian Journal of Public Affairs, LKY School of Public Policy, Volume 3, Issue 2, Spring 2010 Personal interests • Japanese Classical Dancing

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2009 to 2011 2010

2006 to 2009

Bernard Oh bernard.oh@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Singapore, Australian Permanent Resident Languages: English (fluent), Mandarin (fluent)

Professional experience Lowy Institute for International Policy, Sydney Intern, East Asia Programme • Provided research assistance on China’s Internet policy, South Asia commercial and military development vis-à-vis China’s expansion • Wrote an internal paper evaluating China’s democratic development Singapore Institute of International Affairs, Singapore Intern • Introduced to ASEAN Track II diplomacy, dynamics and forums while working in the ASEAN-Asia Forum Secretariat team

2010

2009

Microsoft Research Asia, Singapore and Sydney External Relations Programme Manager • Established key professional relations with senior management in leading Singapore and Australia government and research institutions • In 2008, organised a major IT conference with 2000 government, industry and academia attendees. During the same period, managed several research themes across geographic locations in a virtual team arrangement

2007 to 2008

Microsoft Australia, Sydney Audience Marketing Intern • Set up a student influencers network, which eventually launched into a campus network of eight student representatives across Australia to improve the academic community’s perception of Microsoft • Hosted an Australian delegation including media personnel to 2006 Microsoft Imagine Cup Worldwide Finals in India

2006 to 2007

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Computing (First Class Honours), Monash University, Australia Other experience / awards / publications • Speaker, Global Public Policy Network Conference, “Confronting China’s Hegemonic and Expansionist Ambitions”, Columbia University, 2010 • Contested and elected class committee member (Social), 2010 • Recipient, LKY School of Public Policy Scholarship, 2009 Personal interests • I run marathons because it instills a sense of discipline and tenacity plus I also enjoy meeting lots of new and interesting people along the way • Capturing suburban life moments on my camera reminds me how public policies impact people’s life

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2009 to 2011 2002 to 2004

Janice Weng Huiqin janicehq@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Singaporean Languages: English (native), Chinese (fluent)

Professional experience West Bengal Voluntary Health Association, India Research and Evaluation Intern • Evaluated the effectiveness of a community-based health promotion programme implemented by nine grassroots NGOs in the state of West Bengal using quantitative and qualitative research methods • Interviewed various stakeholders including the government officials, local elected members, community groups and direct beneficiaries • Generated new insights into the programme through sharing sessions with stakeholders The National Council of Social Service, Singapore Senior Executive, Disability Services Department, Service Management Division • Implemented and evaluated social service programmes • Analysed statistical data for policy development • Strengthened the capacity of voluntary welfare organisations • Streamlined IT processes in the division as the team leader of the IT Systems Workgroup Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in Social Science & Policy and International Business, The University of New South Wales, Australia Other experience / awards / publications • Winner of the SWISS @ Division Award for pro-activeness and positive attitude displayed in the course of work • Vice Captain of college touch rugby team • Received college colours award for touch rugby achievements • Captain of school artistic gymnastics team Personal interests • Active volunteer with the Asian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA) in the before and after school care for children with disabilities programme • Member of the Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE)

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2010

2007 to 2009

2009 to 2011 2003 to 2006

2008 2002 2001 2000

Wong Chiong Hien chionghien@hotmail.com Nationality / visa status: Singaporean Languages: English (fluent), Mandarin (fluent)

Professional experience Policy Planning Division, Department of Statistics, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore Senior Assistant Director • Formulated and implemented strategic policies on data management • Researched on the practices, legislations, principles and protocols of advanced national statistical organisations

2008 to 2010

Leadership Development Dept, Public Service Division, Prime Minister’s Office, Singapore Senior Compensation Analyst (Research and Benchmarking) • Reviewed and formulated compensation policies for the Civil Service • Lead analyst and co-ordinator for Civil Service Starting Salary Review

2007 to 2008

Passenger Service Dept, Singapore Sales Division, Singapore Airlines, Singapore Passenger Services Manager • Led a team of 163 supervisors and customer service officers to deliver a consistently a high level of service in SIA’s reservations department

2006 to 2007

Manpower Research and Statistics Dept, Manpower Policy and Planning Division, Ministry of Manpower, Singapore Senior Statistical Specialist (Analysis) • Compiled and analysed a wide range of international and national manpower statistics to evaluate labour market trends and developments

2003 to 2006

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Social Science, Economics (Second Class Upper Honours), NUS • Bachelor of Science, Economics & Analytical Chemistry (Merit), NUS

2010 to 2012 2002 1999 to 2001

Other experience / awards / publications • Scholarship Award, LKY School of Public Policy • Intern, International Economics Directorate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

2010 to 2012 2002

Personal interests • Interest in theatre and the creative expressions of arts and culture. Concurrently an ad hoc Artiste Liaison Officer with the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay

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Zanele Hlatshwayo Zanele.la@gmail.com Nationality/visa status: South African Languages: Zulu (native), English (fluent), French (fluent)

Professional experience Frontier Advisory, South Africa Business Analyst • Conducted macroeconomic research on emerging markets in Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America • Supported management of top tier firms to develop strategies for underperforming portfolios. Introduced best practice policies by benchmarking competitor positions • Organised monthly “Emerging Market Strategy” workshops co-hosted by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and various asset management firms Goldman Sachs, London Analyst, Mergers and Acquisitions • Researched over 100 acquisition targets in the construction and home-building industries using financial criteria such as revenue growth and EBITDA margins • Created market analysis showing favorable trends in infrastructure sector Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Law LLB (Hons), University of Lancaster, UK

Other experience / awards / publications • Full Academic Scholarship for Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Class President, Master in Public Policy Class 2009/2011 • President, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Consulting Club • Internships: Impact Investment Exchange Asia, Craft Capital, Citigroup (Investment Banking) Personal interests • Emerging markets, social entrepreneurship, volunteering, travelling, Latin American dance, languages

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2007 to 2009

2006 to 2007

2009 to 2011 2003 to 2006

Young-In Song ylees09@alumni.duke.edu Nationality / visa status: South Korean Languages: Korean (native), English (fluent), Spanish (basic), French (basic)

Professional experience Women in Progress, Cape Coast, Ghana Project Intern • Worked for a non-profit organisation that assists local women entrepreneurs to have access to Western markets through fair trade by selling clothing items and beauty products produced by them • Created a proposal for a US TV show “Project Runway” for greater publicity and promotion of ethical fashion through fair trade • Interviewed the women entrepreneurs with the organisation and observed their working conditions for the organisation’s self-evaluation The Duke University Women’s Centre, Durham, NC, USA Student Staff • Assisted the professional staffers through research on gender issues and office tasks • Organised the U.S. tour of a Korean survivor of military sexual slavery during WWII (“Comfort Woman”) in three universities of the area • Assessed the qualifications of prospective Center Director candidates as the undergraduate appointee for the Director Search Committee and made a hiring recommendation to the university administration Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts, Major: Cultural Anthropology (with Distinction); Minor: International Comparative Studies, Duke University, USA Other experience / awards / publications • Benenson Award in the Arts, a funding award for arts-centered projects proposed by undergraduates • Paul Farmer Award, finalist for an award named after humanitarian physician Dr. Paul Farmer (Duke ‘80) to recognise commitment to academic excellence and social justice in cultural anthropology • Dora Anne Little Service Award, an annual award given to a student committed to community service and social change, especially on the issues of women in society Personal interests • Watercolour and acrylic painting, photography, reading non-fiction

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2009

2006 to 2009

2007 2008

2009 to 2011 2005 to 2009

2009 2009

2008

So Mang Yang somang@nus.edu.sg Nationality / visa status: South Korean Languages: Korean (native), English (fluent), French (basic), Mandarin (basic)

Professional experience Grassroots ResearchSM, RCM Global Investors, Seoul, Korean Contributing Reporter • Access first-hand sources for interviews through creative thinking • Analyse compiled data using quantitative and qualitative methods • Evaluate industry-specific market conditions based on findings

present

The Economist, London, UK and Tokyo, Japan Journalist • Drafted analytical commentaries on Asian news, current affairs and investigative stories • Identified emerging trends through first-hand fact finding, data interpretation and research • Interviewed dignitaries and experts on sensitive matters and in hostile environments

2009 to 2010

Arirang TV (Korea International Broadcasting Foundation), Seoul, Korea Program Writer • Produced 30-minute briefings on current affairs for the morning news slot • Mediated the demands of producers, reporters and news editors • Awarded “Programme of the Year 2009”

2008 to 2009

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Yonsei University, Korea • (Exchange) McGill University, Canada Other experience / awards / publications • Chang Yung-fa Scholarship for Merit, National University of Singapore • Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Yonsei International Affairs Review, founded Korea’s first bilingual journal on international affairs • Intern, American Chamber of Commerce in Korea, Seoul, Korea Gov’t Affairs and PR • Volunteer, North Korean Defector Tutoring Programme, Seoul, Korea, Yonsei University Tutoring Programme Personal interests • Urban Planning: an academic interest in urban policy as a tool for enhancing competitiveness and reducing urban poverty • Entrepreneurship: a personal interest in securing financing for innovation and risk-taking • Blogging: as a mode of experimenting with anonymous self-expression in new media • StarCraft: as a means of staying connected to South Korean heritage

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2010 to 2012 2005 to 2009 2007 to 2008

2010 2008 2008 2007

J.M. Maneka Savithri Jayasinghe manekasavitri@yahoo.com Nationality / visa status: Sri Lankan Languages: Sinhala (native), English (fluent), Japanese (fluent)

Professional experience UNICEF, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka Data Base Consultant • Developed a data base for national and tsunami information for the four UNICEF programs • Analysed data as required Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts in Economics, 1st Class, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka Other experience / awards / publications • Project Intern, German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) (SAARC and Trade Promotion Project), Sri Lanka • Japanese Language Instructor, Japanese Language Education Association of Sri Lanka • Statistician and Data Analyst Save the Children-Sri Lanka • Training program for foreign teachers of Japanese Language, Japan Foundation, Saitama Ken, Japan • Involved in a research study on “Child Poverty and Disparities in Sri Lanka” funded by the UNICEF • Involved in a research on “Impact Assessment of SEEDS microfinance program” with SEEDS organisation • Submitted paper on “Impact of withdrawal of GSP+ on Sri Lankan export sector” for presentation at EUCN annual conference 2010, New Zealand • “Challenges Involved in effective Implementation of Rashtriya Suraksha Bima Yojana in India” for presentation at International conference on “Relevance of Policy Reforms on Development: Challenges before Emerging Economies, 2011”, India Personal interests • Reading books and travelling

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2008 to 2009

2009 to 2011 2003 to 2008

2008 2004 to 2009 2007 to 2008 2006 to 2007 2008 to 2009 2007 to 2008

Lukas A. Linsi lukas.linsi@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Switzerland Languages: German (native), English (fluent), Spanish (fluent), French (fluent), Italian (business), Bahasa Indonesian (basic) Professional experience International Strategic Research Center USAK, Ankara, Turkey Analyst • Conducted research analysing the economic globalisation of Turkey and the shift in political power towards SMEs • Published over 15 articles in the most prominent Turkish online journal for International Affairs Gaudium Paidos, Guatemala City, Guatemala Interim Program Director • Co-founded Gaudium Paidos with the mission to bring a positive change in the lives of street children in Guatemala City • Mobilised a fundraising program, raising US$107,000 from private and governmental donors in three months • Developed and supervised the implementation of a basic health care and education program for street children managing a staff of three social workers. The program is benefiting 125 street children and over 260 children in social risk Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore and Master in Public Administration, Dual Degree with London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK • Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, University of Geneva, Switzerland and University of Granada (Spain)

Other experience / awards / publications • Together with Mustafa Kutlay: “Whither EU-US Relations?” Atlantic Community (www.atlantic-community.org), 5 August 2010 • “Analysis: Customs Union between Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan” The Journal of Turkish Weekly, 17 July 2010 Personal interests • Backpacking, contemporary literature, amateur football and tennis

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2010

2009

2009 to 2011

2005 to 2009

Alexandre Vital da Crúz Araújo Tilman alextilman@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Timor-Leste Languages: Tetum (native), English (fluent), Portuguese (fluent), Bahasa (fluent), Malay (fluent), Italian (basic) Professional experience CMPartners, Timor-Leste Program Coordinator for Leadership and Communication Capacity for National Renewal • Coordinated the implementation of the program • Carried baseline studies for the program • Assisted the lead trainer in delivering leadership training Balibo Film Production (Arena Film, Australia) Second Assistant Director • Assisted the director in the production of the film “Balibo” • Directed extras • Assisted the director with the script The World Bank, Timor-Leste Training Coordinator for Leadership and Communication Capacity for National Renewal • Mapped and documented the “snapshots” of communication flows inside and between key ministries and critical state institutions • Played a lead role in discussions with ministers and senior ministry staff • Helped the team leader deliver training and mentoring for the program recipients • Assisted in the development of the monitoring and evaluation framework for the communication training / mentoring Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, The University of Melbourne, Australia Other experience / awards / publications • Co-author of ‘The Lonely Planet East Timor Phrasebook’ Personal interests • Music, guitar, cycling, scuba diving, cooking, environment, acting

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2008 to 2009

2008

2007 to 2008

2009 to 2011 1996 to 2000

Reuben Hintz rehintz@yahoo.com Nationality / visa status: American Languages: English (native)

Professional experience National Rural Electric Cooperative Association International • Worked on project to expand rural electrification in Dhaka, Bangladesh

2010

United States Navy Training Advisor to Royal Saudi Navy • Oversaw a highly complex training program valued in millions of dollars, responsible for sending approximately 100 personnel annually for training in the United States • Collaborated with Senior Saudi Navy Officers to establish training plans for the entire Royal Saudi Navy

2003 to 2009 2007 to 2009

Navigator, USS FRANK CABLE • Responsible for navigation of a 20,000 ton vessel, one of the largest active ships in the United States Navy • Safely navigated ship all over the Pacific Ocean, including visits to Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Vladivostok

2006 to 2007

Ordnance Officer, USS GARY • In charge of all weapons and ordnance onboard a United States Navy Frigate • Managed a division of 20 people who operated and maintained all weapons onboard the ship and were accountable for thousands of rounds of ammunition

2003 to 2005

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, International Studies, Virginia Tech University, USA Other experience / awards / publications • Navy Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Naval Achievement Medal Personal interest • Interested in the relationship between economic development and international security in the Asia region • Reading history books, running, backpacking trips across continents

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2009 to 2011 2000 to 2003

Crystal Milo crystalmilo@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: US Citizen Languages: English (native), Korean (conversational), Japanese (basic), Spanish (basic)

Professional experience Centre for Enabled Living Researcher, Singapore • Analysed current fund disbursement process for Assistive Technology devices • Recommended policies for improving distribution process • Identified technologies for further research

2010

Asian Journal of Public Affairs Editor, Singapore • Revised submitted articles for grammar and content • Checked sources referenced in articles to prevent plagiarism • Attended weekly meetings to communicate concerns with the editorial board

2010

US Department of State Intern, Office of Foreign Missions Los Angeles • Provided quality control for drivers license and identification cards needed by the consular community • Communicated with consulates and followed up with applications • Created diplomatic correspondence letters

2009

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, cum laude, Mount St. Mary’s College, Los Angeles, USA • Certificate of Completion, Strategic Language Initiative for Korean Language (non-heritage), California State University, Los Angeles Other experience / awards / publications • Senior Honors Thesis: Implications of a Democratic China (Mount St. Mary’s College, 2010) • Who’s Who Amongst Students in American Universities and Colleges (2010) • Guest speaker at St. Ignatius Family Teach-In for the School of Americas on “El Salvador Elections: Past, Present, and Future” (2009) • International Election Observer, El Salvador (2009) • Study Abroad in South Korea (Yonsei University, 2008) and Japan (Mukogawa Women’s University, 2007) Personal interests • Basketball, yoga, musical theatre, jazz music, Language Exchange, maintaining Travel Blog

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2010 to 2012 2006 to 2010 2009

Andrea Restrepo Mieth restrepo.a@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: American, Colombian, Dependent Pass Singapore Languages: English (native), Spanish (fluent)

Professional experience UN-HABITAT, Vientiane, Laos Water and Sanitation Strategy Intern • Interviewed senior government, multilateral organisation, and NGO leaders researching the socio-political undercurrents of potable water expansion in urban centers • Analysed community based water supply systems as an alternate model for water provision in small towns in Laos • Prepared concept notes to secure funding for the Water for Schools program in Vietnam and Cambodia Deutsche Bank, Hong Kong, China Summer Analyst • Performed political risk analysis on South East Asian countries for the research strategy team • Analysed European equities focusing on aviation, shipping, and utilities • Provided European and US markets research to institutional investors in Asia Deutsche Bank, New York, USA Capital Markets Sales Analyst • Leveraged intergroup client list to increase client base by 235% leading to revenue expansion by 2,600% • Led team project to automate the processing of trades which cut down operational errors and decreased execution time by half • Priced and executed spot, forwards, and options for clients looking to hedge FX, commodities and interest rates exposure Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts, Economics and International Relations (Cum Laude), State University of New York at New Paltz, United States »» Concentrations in International Economics and Latin America »» Honors from the American Political Science Association (Pi Sigma Alpha) Other experience / awards / publications • Secretariat, Better Air Quality 2010 conference, Singapore: facilitated the Sustainable Urban Development segments of the conference • Steering committee for the Global Public Policy Network 2009 conference, Singapore • Volunteer, Deutsche Bank Microfinance Unit, Investment Review & Update Group Personal interests • Urbanism and infrastructure policy, hiking, traveling: recently trekked the 720 km Camino de Santiago from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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2010

2010

2006 to 2008

2009 to 2011 2001 to 2005

Dana Schwartz dana.b.schwartz@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: American Languages: English (native), Chinese (basic), French (basic)

Professional experience 6119 Ilana Sunderland, New York, NY Account Sales Intern • Researched and evaluated new clientele, determined potential risks to business, and advised management • Built client base

2009

Neiman Marcus, San Francisco, CA Operations Coordinator • Restructured procedures to decrease lost revenue and increase efficiency and accountability • Coordinated sales promotion campaign to increase Out-of-home-base sales percentage • Created training manuals and conducted individual coaching

2007 to 2008

United Airlines, International In-flight Service Manager • Led teams of up to 14 co-workers • Directed international customer focus, including exclusive service for celebrity clients and cultural sensitivity training • Managed crises in a high-stress environment

2006 to 2007

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Lehigh University, United States

2010 to 2012 2002 to 2006

Other experience / awards / publications • Freelance Custom Research, Economist Intelligence Unit • Organiser and Treasurer, LKY Consulting Club • Information contributor, MOVE Guides, Ltd • Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarship, National University of Singapore • Coordination and Resettlement Volunteer, International Rescue Committee • Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Volunteer, ACORN • Haiti Development Volunteer, C.O.T.Y, Inc

2011 2010 to 2011 2009 to 2011 2010 2009 2006 2003

Personal interests • Mandarin lessons, Hong Kong and Singapore • Organiser, LKY yoga classes • French lessons, City College of San Francisco • Unique travel: Myanmar, Israel, Haiti, Egypt, Uruguay, etc.; 30 plus countries • Theatre, live music (classical, jazz, pop), running (San Francisco Half Marathon, 2009)

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2010 to 2011 2010 to 2011 2009

Arley Smude asmude@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: American Languages: English (native), Thai (conversational), Spanish (conversational), Hebrew (Basic)

Professional experience Freelance Event Marketing Manager, USA National Market Manager • Coca-Cola “NCAA Spirit of Champions” Cross Country Tour • Managed staff of 12, coordinated large setup & drove large truck • Emceed and interacted with thousands of participants Florida Film Release Tour • Promoted the release of Paramount Picture films

2005 to 2010 2008

2007

Other Brands Promoted: Dunkin Donuts, TIGI, Star Wars, H & R Block, HBO, Verizon, AT&T, Fisher-Price, ABC, Regions Bank, NASCAR Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore »» Class Committee Member, Social & Welfare Representative »» Editor, Asian Journal of Public Affairs • Bachelor of Arts Honors, University of Central Florida, USA »» Major: International Relations and Comparative Politics »» Minor: Judaic Studies »» GPA: 3.8 / 4.0; President’s Honor Roll / Dean’s List six semesters • Chulalongkorn University, Thailand »» Intensive Thai Language Course • University of Belgrano, Argentina »» Intensive Spanish Language Course Other experience / awards / publications • Community Development & English Teacher, Volunteer, Thailand »» Designed business model & website, www.plaboovillagle.com »» Developed sex education curriculum • Permaculture Farm, Volunteer, West Bank, Palestinian Territories »» Grassroots environmental & development movement »» Learned sustainable farming and built compost toilet • Amazon Quechua and Shua, Volunteer, Ecuador »» Studied culture and environmental conservation • University Athletic Letterman Award three Semesters • Honors in Major Undergraduate Thesis, Anti-Americanism in the Middle East • Kosovo Post article, co-author, Yankee Rider Boys in Kosovo Personal interests I enjoy adventure travel, from bussing through South America to cycling through the Balkans. Small and intricate to large and gradual welding, metal work and carpentry projects are a hobby. Sustainable farming is a passion that I work toward with blueberry and chicken farming.

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2010 to 2012

2005 to 2008

2008 2007

2010

2009

2007 2007 to 2008 2008 2008

Andrew S. Billo abillo@iom.int Nationality / visa status: United States, United Kingdom Languages: English (native), Vietnamese (business), German (Basic), French (Basic)

Professional experience International Organisation for Migration, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Project Development Officer • Managed the submission of project proposals in the areas of food security and counter-trafficking to U.S. and E.U. government donor • Developed and wrote the IOM Cambodia country mission strategy

2010

International Organisation for Migration, Amman, Jordan Transition Team Leader • Coordinated the transition of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Programme for the Middle East region from Cairo to Amman • Designed and setup a 6,000 square metre refugee processing centre • Managed all human resource and logistical aspects of the transition

2008 to 2009

International Organisation for Migration, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam Programme Officer • Managed and developed projects pertaining to counter-trafficking, international marriage migration, and prevention of migrant exploitation

2004 to 2008

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore and Master of International Affairs, Dual Degree with Columbia University, Sasakawa Foundation fellowship recipient, USA • Bachelor of Arts, The Colorado College, USA Other experience / awards / publications • “In Cambodia, Development Pushes Ahead at the Expense of a Lake.” SIPA News (December 2010).

• “Indonesian Labour Migration: Linking Contemporary Exploitation with Historical Trends,” Asian Journal of Public Affairs (Dec. 2010).

• “Lost at Sea: The Impact of Australian Immigration Policy on Asylum Seekers,” SIPA News (May 2010), pp. 2-5.

• “The Abuse of Vietnam’s Migrant Brides,” APAC Journal (Winter 2009), pp.4-5.

Personal interests • Foreign cultures and travel; Marathon running; Nordic skiing

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2009 to 2011

1999 to 2003

Duong Ngoc Quyen duongquyen.vn@gmail.com Nationality / visa status: Vietnamese Languages: Vietnamese (native), English (fluent), French (basic)

Professional experience Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam (MOFA), Directorate of State Protocol Protocol Expert • Oversaw diplomatic missions, consular posts and representatives of international organisations in Vietnam • Researched and improved government’s policy and regulatory documents related to Diplomatic Corps, NGOs and overseas Vietnam embassies • Reformed processes of managing Diplomatic Corps and State Protocol procedures • Organised and escorted state leadership envoys overseas in international conferences • Successfully organised major national diplomatic events (ASEM, APEC, ACMECS) • Merit Award of MOFA Deputy Prime Minister for contributions to Vietnam APEC The “Representative of the People” Newspaper in Vietnam Columnist and Editor • Editor in-charge of regional and international news, economic and foreign policies columns • Wrote commentaries on current international issues Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Vietnam’s Diplomacy, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, graduated in top 10% (undergraduate scholarship of the School) Other experience / awards / publications • Li Ka Shing Graduate Scholarship, LKY School of Public Policy • Teaching assistant and research assistant in the LKY School of Public Policy • Intern at Conservation International Singapore (CIS) (Research Assistant) • Liaison Officer for various international events in Vietnam (APEC, ASEM) Personal interests • Reading books and going to the theatre / movies. Socialising with friends and taking part in recreational activities

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2006 to 2009

2005 to 2006

2009 to 2011 2001 to 2005

2009 to 2011 2010 2010 2003 to 2005

Le Thi My Hanh letie10@yahoo.com Nationality / visa status: Vietnamese Citizen, New Zealand Permanent Resident Languages: Vietnamese (native), English (fluent), French (beginner)

Professional experience Asian Development Bank, the Philippines Intern, Southeast Asia Energy & Water Division • Researched challenges and opportunities of Carbon Capture & Storage deployment in Southeast Asia

2010

Global Poverty Project (NGO), Australia Intern • Developed the organisation’s communication and funding strategy

2009 to 2010

Ministry of Economic Development, New Zealand Policy Analyst, Energy & Communications Branch • Developed policies and advised the New Zealand Ministers of Telecommunications and Energy on carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, biofuels, natural gas market and regulation of international roaming charges

2006 to 2009

Deloitte Touche Tomatsu, New Zealand Business Management Consultant • Developed an IT business case of NZ$1.2 billion for the New Zealand Ministry of Health and provided project management advice on a multi-partnered project of NZ$750 million Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore and Master of Public Affairs (Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris, Sciences Po), Dual Master Degrees • Bachelor of Commerce & Management, (Majors in Economics, Finance & International Business), Lincoln University, New Zealand

Other experience / awards / publications • NUS Full Scholarship for the Dual Master Degrees • Li Ka Shing Foundation Graduate Scholarship for Master of Public Policy (NUS) • ANZ Bank Graduate Scholarship for Master of Public Policy (NUS) • European Commission’s Erasmus Mundus Scholarship • New Zealand Ministry of Economic Development Chief Executive Award • New Zealand Official Development Award for Undergraduate Degree Personal interests • Playing piano (for 20 years) and practicing Taekwondo (15 years)

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2005

2009 to 2011 2002 to 2004

2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2002

Mai Tran Thi Tuyet mai21983@yahoo.com Nationality / visa status: Vietnamese Languages: Vietnamese (native), English (fluent), Japanese (business), Chinese (basic)

Professional experience VietcomBank, Vietnam Credit Officer • Met clients, collected and stored customer information into data bases • Evaluated whether customers were qualified to be given credit • Checked information about customers • Matched investments to objectives • Allocated loans for individuals and institutions

2007 to 2009

Australia Malaria Control Project Project Management Assistant • Designed, implemented and followed up different programmes in micro finance, literacy and awareness building • Reviewed training budgets submitted by provinces to ensure appropriate use of funds and plan project activities • Prepared financial reports for head supervisors

2006 to 2007

Vietnam News Writer and reporter

2004 to 2005

Unilever Company Sales and Marketing

2002 to 2004

AAA Insurance Company Insurance consultant

2001 to 2002

Education • Master in Public Policy, National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Business, Foreign Trade University, Vietnam • Accounting and Auditing course, ACCA Atlantic Centre, Hanoi, Vietnam

Other experience / awards / publications • Scholarship from NUS Scholarship for Asian Graduates • 1st prize in NUS 24hr Business Challenge • Award for helping SG-Care Affiliation and NUS Political Association • 2 articles posted on VN News and International Science Conference 2003 • Class monitor for academic and extra-curriculum activities at Foreign Trade University • Presented papers at Marketing Strategy Conference in Beijing Dec 2009 and 1st National Management Conference in Surat, India in May 2010 Personal interests • Reading novels, travelling, singing and dancing • Playing badminton and watching television

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2009 to 2011 2001 to 2005 2003

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy National University of Singapore 469C Bukit Timah Road Oei Tiong Ham Building Singapore 259772 www.spp.nus.edu.sg Tel: (65) 6516 6134 Fax: (65) 6778 1020 E-mail: lkyspp@nus.edu.sg