Board
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the highest policy and decision-making body responsible for ensuring that CARE is governed and managed responsibly and prudently, stays solvent and delivers the charitable outcomes it was designed for.
The board is made up of compassionate volunteers who believe in the mission of CARE Singapore and have stepped forward with their skills and heart. Their diverse backgrounds in education, civil service, banking, business, etc, provides a strong backbone support, and they do not derive any income from the organisation.
The appointment as Board members is for two years, with election of office holders occurring during the AGM (Annual General Meeting). The board members provide stability to the society through their experience, consistency of service and bring varied competencies and perspectives covering areas of strategic planning and business management, human resource management etc.
The board also actively search and recruit new members in our plan for board renewal.
There are no sub-committees at the present.
Recruitment
President leads the process for all nominations pertaining to the appointment(s) of persons to be invited as members of the Board, in discussion with Society members.
Selection
The nominations will then be ratified by the Board of Directors.
Training
All new Board Members would undergo orientation and training.
Evaluation
On a yearly basis, the Board of Directors perform a self-evaluation and discuss the board’s performance and effectiveness in areas such as strategic planning and financial control.
Key Management at CARE
Jeffrey Neo
President, Joined 2000
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Darren Lai
Vice President, Joined 2013
Melvin Pan
Treasurer, Joined 2023
Lyndsay Lam
Secretary, Joined 2023
Kenneth Pan
Member, Joined 2008
Neo Kah Yean
Angela Ngui
Member, Joined 2023
Olivine Lim
Willie Yuen
Wong Wai Chong
Member, Joined 2024
Rachel Phoon
Jeffrey was appointed Chairperson of CARE in 2001 and has been at the helm since then, save for a year in 2006, when he was overseas.
A senior public servant and grassroots leader, he continues to lead CARE Singapore with his heart of gold and his strong sense of empathy, coupled with his great analytical skills and foresight. He has been a great asset to the work that CARE does.
With his spirit of compassion, Jeffrey champions for young people and the people who have devoted their lives to serving these youths. He believes that it is very important that every youth is able to discover their true abilities. In order to do so, it is crucial that the wider community supports them in this endeavour.
Darren’s journey with CARE goes back quite a long way as he previously volunteered with CARE in his university student days.
He reconnected while working as a teacher in a local secondary school as he finds the people at CARE an inspiring group who put their heart and soul into their work.
Darren is currently serving in the ministry and brings with him ideas and suggestions to help improve CARE’s work. He strongly believes that the cause of impacting young lives and minds as a mission critical to our society.
Currently working in the Agriculture Trading Industry as a Senior Trader, Melvin has been involved in the movement of physical feed commodities into the Southeast Asia region since 2009.
Melvin also volunteers at his church serving as Treasurer and has been in its Treasury Team for the past 10 years.
Melvin believes strongly in grooming the next generation and giving back to society where needed.
Originally from California, Lyndsay made the exciting transition to Singapore a decade ago. She has a Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology and currently, holds the position of manager and treatment coordinator at Simply Smiles.
Lyndsay also has experience working with young children and mom groups, providing invaluable support in parenting and communication.
With a firm belief in the power of effective communication, Lyndsay is committed to transforming lives and recognising the importance of every individual finding their voice and being heard.
Kenneth, currently a pilot with Singapore Airlines, graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Business Administration degree, majoring in marketing.
Despite his packed work schedule, he has served on CARE’s board not only as board member but also as honorary secretary and even treasurer at different stints.
He sincerely believes that it is important that CARE receives the guidance and support it needs as a charity, to be led well in order to impact many more young lives.
Kah Yean is a veteran of the healthcare industry who has previously served as President of the Singapore Association of Pharmaceutical Industries. She holds a B.Sc. in Biochemistry, Chemistry and an MBA in Strategic Marketing. A strong believer in giving back to society, she is active in charity and keenly supports the cause of at-risk children and youths.
Contributing from her expertise, she takes an active role in the strategic review and organization assessment of CARE to ensure our readiness for the future.
Angela, a graduate of Walla Walla University, brings over 30 years of experience in academic administration from Singapore and abroad.
While serving as registrar at Southeast Asia Union College, she interacted with many college-aged students and was afforded a unique glimpse into their diverse perspectives and aspirations. Academia is in her blood and she continues to work in an administrative role in early childhood education.
She strongly believes that empowering youths and fostering a strong sense of community are crucial components for building a better society. It is by engaging in initiatives that support and guide young people, that we lay the foundation for our future.
Olivine is presently a Senior Lecturer with the School of Law at the Singapore University of Social Sciences. Her teaching and course development portfolio covers the areas of Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Tort and Evidence.
In addition to her teaching duties, Olivine also advises students engaging in student-led community work initiatives.
Aside from her legal background, Olivine is also trained in criminological and sociological studies. Her research interests primarily revolve around incarcerated and vulnerable populations (particularly women and youth). In her spare time, Olivine indulges her love of RPGs across the sci-fi and fantasy genres.
Willie has served in the IT and Tech sector for several years. Currently, he is the Senior Technical Director at Spring Forest Studio Pte Ltd. His roles include the set-up and production of 3D virtual presentations on live streams and webinars.
Willie has also volunteered as a youth leader in his church youth group, helping teens and young adults develop and mature in their faith.
[Pending]
Rachel serves as the Head of Alumni Relations (interim) and Development at the National University of Singapore’s first honours college, NUS College. With over 25 years of experience across the non-profit, healthcare, and educational sectors, Rachel has worked in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations with a minor in Business Administration. Passionate about nurturing the next generation of leaders, Rachel is dedicated to equipping young people with the resources, opportunities, and supportive environments they need to grow, lead, and thrive.
Her journey in making a difference began during her college years, when she volunteered with CARE, a cause she continues to champion today.
Management of Conflict of Interest
The Society has a conflict of interest policy in place. All trustees/office bearers and key management personnel are required to read and understand the conflict of interest policy. They are required to make full disclosure of interests and to sign the declaration form every year.
When a conflict of interest situation arises, the person concerned shall declare his or her interests and abstain from participating in the discussion, decision-making and voting on the matter.
During the fiscal year 1 May 2022 to 30 April 2023, there was no transaction with a corporation in which the trustees/office bearers and the key management personnel had an interest.
Our Staff
We are a multi-racial team of management and field professionals, comprising youth-workers, social workers, counsellors, therapists and support personnel. This team is responsible for the delivery of impactful services and programmes to our beneficiaries.
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