A Nominated Member of Parliament in Singapore from 2018 to 2020, Anthea Ong is an experienced board member and board chair backed by a proven track record as a corporate C-level executive of 30 years. A passionate advocate and sought-after speaker on mental health, human-centred leadership and social entrepreneurship, she has also published extensively in The Straits Times, CNA, Today, Mothership and Institute of Policy Studies aside from two books, with a third one on Upsides of Being Down in the works. A creative and dynamic leader of change, she has founded several impact initiatives, including Hush TeaBar, WorkWell Leaders, SG Mental Health Matters, Palestinian Scholarship Initiative, CritiCare Fund for Migrant Workers, A Good Space Co-operative and Welcome in My Backyard. Her varied experience, including as a ICF Certified Professional Coach, provides valuable perspectives to boards and executive teams including as a strategic advisor to Intellect, Asia’s leading and fastest growing mental health company. A dedicated practitioner and instructor of meditation and yoga of almost two decades, Anthea also strives to walk the talk of be well to lead well."
