Short Bio: Kamsinah joined Tasek in February 2022 and brings with her almost 6 years’ experience in the social service sector and over 10 years’ experience in the private sector. Trained in accountancy, human resource and leadership, Kamsinah is a keen learner and who subscribes to servant stewardship and reflective practices. An introvert at heart, she enjoys quiet moments with individuals where relationships can develop.
Short Bio: Ain joined Tasek in February 2022. Prior to that, she volunteered weekly as an academic coach to post-secondary students in the engineering field. While Ain’s training is in research in Biomedical Engineering, she believes wholly that everyone can succeed (in their own definitions of success) in the right environment. Her alignment to Tasek’s mission of finding strengths in people has guided her approach. Ain believes in taking on a collaborative approach with other community partners to share resources and tap on each other’s strength, all to achieve the goal of uplifting the community.
Short Bio: Doreen hopes that her many years of knowledge and experience in Office Administration and Board Governance are assets to Tasek in fulfilling its mission. The thought of being a part of the team that works hard to uplift the disadvantaged becomes her driving force to do more for the needy. To destress, Doreen loves to read, jog, and bake the occasional festive treat.
Short Bio: Raji is our Admin Executive with 8 years of relevant working experience. Known for being hardworking and friendly, she enjoys learning and feels proud to join Tasek where she can learn and help others simultaneously. Raji finds solace in gardening, nature, travelling, and helping others.
Short Bio: It takes a village to empower children, youths and families. A tagline that Sakinah holds on strongly to in the work with the community. With a Bachelor in Social Work and her vast work experiences in a Family Service Centre (FSC) and Child Protection Specialist Centre (CPSC), not only does she hopes to continue bringing her skills and expertise to making a difference in the lives of our community, she also hopes to continue journeying and supporting young social workers in honing quality skills and knowledge to continue the work with children, youth and families.
Short Bio: Gayathiri is part of the Programmes Team at Tasek. She graduated from NUS with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. She embarked on a career within the social service sector as she attains a sense of fulfilment in serving the community. Her previous role as a Speech and Drama Teacher has given her the exposure of working with children, which she is able to apply in her role at Tasek. Gaya enjoys performing and wishes to further develop her interest and maybe become a Zumba instructor one day!
Short Bio: Sharan holds a degree in Sports and Recreation, majoring in Coaching and Sports Management. He is passionate about using sports as a tool to support personal growth, build confidence, and encourage teamwork. Sharan believes that sports can be a powerful outlet to help individuals channel their focus and abilities toward positive outcomes, empowering them to discover their strengths and reach their full potential.
Short Bio: Hannah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Science and Management from Nanyang Technological University, bringing extensive expertise in youth football development. She has refined her skills through internships with the Football Association of Singapore and SportCares, the philanthropic arm of Sport Singapore. Outside of work, Hannah trains and competes in football at a local club. Her diverse experiences and deep passion for the sport uniquely position her to lead and elevate Tasek’s football programme.
Short Bio: Darwis brings a wealth of experience in sports rehabilitation and high-performance management to his role as Head of the Tasek Sailors East Football Programme. He began his career at the Singapore Sports Institute as a sports rehabilitation trainer, where he played a pivotal role in helping national athletes recover and regain peak performance. Before joining Tasek, he contributed significantly to the Basketball Association of Singapore, managing training and competition preparations for the 3×3 and 5v5 national basketball teams. With his extensive background, Darwis is dedicated to leveraging his expertise to empower Tasek’s beneficiaries and drive positive impact.
Short Bio: Azizul began his professional journey as a Traffic Police Officer, where he dedicated himself to keeping people safe on the roads. Today, he channels that same sense of purpose into community work—particularly through football. A passionate advocate of the sport since a young age, Azizul believes that football is more than just a game; it’s a powerful platform to learn life lessons, build friendships, and foster mutual respect. He is deeply committed to giving youth from all walks of life the opportunity to thrive. To him, everyone deserves a chance to shine, succeed in their own way, and be given equal opportunity.
Short Bio: Jun You is passionate about driving positive social impact through meaningful, inclusive programmes that empower young people and communities. He also has a strong interest in environmental advocacy, particularly in raising awareness of how climate change disproportionately affects disadvantaged and lower-income groups. In his free time, he enjoys playing pickleball, practicing pottery, and volunteering.
Short Bio: In her past life, Seline was a full-time communications professional and part-time cat slave. While she is still a cat slave now, she has since made a career switch to practise social work and is currently enrolled in the Career Conversion Programme (CCP) to pursue her Graduate Diploma in Social Work at SUSS. Outside of work, she is a big football fan and believes that nobody should ever walk alone. During her free time, she enjoys exercising – going on hikes, running in parks, or playing futsal with her friends. She sincerely believes that everyone should keep the childlike side of themselves alive, because life is too short to be overly serious. Her idea of a perfect, relaxing day is to sit by the mountains sipping tea while reading a good book.
Short Bio: I’m Aaqil, an enthusiastic and dedicated individual with a passion for continuous learning and personal growth. I thrive on connecting with people and embracing diverse experiences. I enjoy listening to music, sports and learning new languages. Lastly, my love for cats is everlasting.
Appointments: Logistics, In-charge of Tasek Sailors East Juniors
Email: irham@tasek.org
Short Bio: Irham has been part of the Youth since 2012, back when it was known as Beacon of Life Academy. Driven by a passion for sports nurtured through Tasek Academy and Social Services, he went on to pursue and graduate with a Diploma in Sports and Exercise Sciences from PSB Academy.
Short Bio: Nadiah completed her Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) in NUS (2006) and post-graduate diplomas in Education (NIE) (2008), Social Work (NUS) (2015) and Counselling Practice (Counselling and Care Centre) (2021). She has also completed her foundation certificates in Play Therapy and Sandplay and Symbol Work. Before joining Tasek in March 2023, she was working in a Family Service Centre (FSC) and was a MOE secondary school teacher. In her spare time, she loves listening to music, cycling and reading.
Short Bio: Graduated from NTU Mathematics and Economics (Hons), Yi Jie started working at Tasek in February 2022. In his leisure time, Yi Jie likes to volunteer and explore various food cuisines around Singapore.
Short Bio: Syarini is a graduate of Communication and Sociology from University at Buffalo (SIM) with a passion for humanities and the arts. She’s been with Tasek since July 2020 and spends her free time reading and tending to her numerous plants.
Short Bio: Huda completed her Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) in Singapore University of Social Sciences in 2021 and joined Tasek in February 2022. During her free time, Huda likes to read (or do some window shopping at bookstores), spends time in nature and finds cat-themed trinkets to add on to her collection.
Short Bio: Upon completing her Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Southeast Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore, Si Yun joined Tasek in February 2022. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music and watching Netflix. She hopes to enable and empower those around her, to be a source of positive energy as they discover and achieve their potential.
Short Bio: Shirley graduated from NTU with a Bachelor’s in Material Engineering in 2022. Through volunteering, she discovered that her values and beliefs revolved around the idea that all children deserve to thrive in a nurturing and loving environment. This led her to pursue a career in the social service sector. In 2023, she completed her Graduate Diploma in Social Work with NUS. Shirley joined Tasek in September 2023. Outside of work, she enjoys language learning and dedicates her free time to volunteering.
Short Bio: Azeanna joined Tasek as KidSTART Practitioner in March 2024. She is passionate about positively influencing the well-being of children with varying and special needs.
Azeanna graduated with MEd. Developmental Psychology (NTU-NIE), BEd. Special Education (Flinders Uni.) and BSc. Psychology (Uni of Southern Queensland). Being motivated by her experiences working in SpEd and early childhood settings, she hopes to spread joy and compassion while providing support to all children of Tasek. Her self-care regimes include taking long walks, reading and a good cup of coffee!
Short Bio: Graduated with a degree in Sociology, Xin Yi has been with Tasek since October 2023. She finds deep meaning in uplifting the lives of others and is passionate about contributing to the community. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones and exploring new places!
Short Bio: Meet Barath, a compassionate Social Work Associate on a transformative journey. Barath graduated from NUS with a Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering in 2016 but recently discovered his calling to enrich lives and empower individuals to overcome challenges and is currently pursuing his Graduate Diploma in Social Work at SUSS under the Career Conversion Programme (CCP). Beyond the workplace, Barath enjoys volunteering, reading, and watching K-dramas.
Short Bio: Shamena graduated with her Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) from the University of Buffalo (SIM). She is passionate about giving children a strong start in life and supporting families to thrive, so they can grow with confidence. An adventurous soul, loves spending time with family and believes in self-care – nothing beats a good facial or hair treatment to recharge!
Short Bio: Norsyiqa is a dynamic and compassionate individual with a passion for advocacy and empowerment. With a diverse range of interests, from sports and watching F1 to photography and enjoying beaches, Norsyiqa finds joy in the simple pleasures of life. She is a dedicated advocate for people in need, particularly those with disabilities, and is driven by a belief in the potential of children as the future leaders. Her journey includes significant roles in the healthcare, education, and social service sector. Norsyiqa is also an enthusiastic member of her community, volunteering actively since 2014 with Tasek and other organisations. Her qualities of resilience, determination, and a lifelong commitment to learning are what keeps her going. She aspires to make a lasting difference in the lives of others, a pursuit that brings profound purpose and meaning to her life.
Short Bio: Shankari strongly believes that everyone has a chance to rebuild their lives and she strives to instill hope and positivity in the community, especially through her role as an Outreach Executive and Co-IC for the Football Girls programme at Tasek. Shankari’s ability to empathise and provide active listening value adds to her work at Tasek. Shankari loves what she does at Tasek as she not only gets to connect and interact with people from all walks of life but she also has the chance to uplift spirits of those who are going through adversities in life. This gives Shankari a deeper meaning to her work and a sense of fulfilment in life as it aligns with her personal tagline: To spread love and good vibes only🌻 Outside work, Shankari loves spending time with her family and enjoys nature and adventures. She also does boxing or dancing to distress.
Short Bio: Ming Yuan is an Assistant Volunteer Manager with SG Cares Volunteer Centre @ Jurong, operated by Tasek. With a background in public policy, he strives to build a caring and inclusive society by bridging the strengths of volunteers with the needs of community partners. This includes ongoing collaboration with community partners to develop volunteer-run initiatives to empower those in need. Outside work, he enjoys reading and exploring scenic roads on bicycle.
Short Bio: After graduating from University, Jiaxin joined the corporate world and found herself missing her volunteering days which prompted her to join Tasek. She likes connecting volunteers with meaningful opportunities to make a positive impact in the community. Outside of work, Jiaxin finds pleasure in reading (although finishing a book becomes increasingly challenging as time passes), online shopping and taking leisure walks with her family. Her foremost goal is to adopt a furry feline.
Designation: Senior Volunteer and Programme Executive
Appointments: Volunteer Centre – Volunteer Management and Outreach
Outreach, Development & Mentorship – Art Lab & Dance Lab
Email: Rongzi@tasek.org
Short Bio: Rong Zi holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy and Global Affairs from Nanyang Technological University. An ambivert with a passion for community development, she thrives on creating meaningful connections with volunteers and program participants, bringing energy and enthusiasm to every initiative. Before joining her current role, Rong Zi gained valuable experience working with transnational families to secure education for migrant children. Her dedication to fostering inclusivity and empowerment was also evident during her university years, where she was an active advocate for women’s empowerment and safety—principles that continue to inspire her work today. Known for her creativity, Rong Zi excels in designing programs that captivate and educate, including innovative plays for children. In her free time, she enjoys baking, exploring nail art, and sharing her vibrant personality with those around her.