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Our Mission & Vision

To be a leading social work organisation in enabling children and youths to maximise their potential.

What We Do:

SHINE supports children and youth (5 to 25 y.o) through school-based, centre-based, and community-based programmes grounded in research, theories, and practice wisdom.

A trusted charity serving since 1976

  • Founded by St. Andrew's School principal Mr. Francis Thomas

  • SHINE, formerly known as Student Care Services, was established to support students with potential who faced challenges affecting their academic performance

  • Today, SHINE is a registered charity and member of National Council of Social Service (NCSS)

  • Awarded Institutions of Public Character (IPC) status

  • Appointed as the Centre of Specialisation in School Social Work by NCSS since 2008

  • Won awards for our work at the community and national levels

  • Received the Charity Transparency Award 2023 for the 2nd consecutive year

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Intended Impact

  • Develop students’ Competencies, Confidence and Character

  • Facilitate meaningful Connections between them and their families and society

  • Nurture a sense of Care for others in them

  • Guide them to steer clear of crimes

  • Keep them positively engaged in school

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Our Core Values

We commit to serve our clients

  • We listen to their needs and serve to empower them.

  • We demonstrate the highest ethical standards.

We uphold professional excellence

  • We emphasize integrity, teamwork and quality in our work.

  • We treat our colleagues and co-workers with respect and dignity.

  • We think and work creatively.

  • We grow in our knowledge and skills as we learn from our mistakes.

We value our volunteers and service partners

  • We develop and empower our volunteers.

  • We support collaborative relationships.

  • We recognize and celebrate contributions and accomplishments.

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OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

On 1 October 2020, Mr. Lee Seng Meng succeeded Mrs. Tan-Wu Mei Ling as Executive Director of SHINE Children and Youth Services.

A registered social worker specializing in youth work, Seng Meng has been with SHINE since 2004 and held leadership roles for 17 years.

 

He has received numerous awards, including the Commission of Police’s Commendation (2009), Social Service Institute’s STAR Adult Educator Award (2014, 2020), and the Outstanding Social Worker Award (2019).

 

He was appointed Social Service Fellow in 2016.

Seng Meng holds a bachelor’s in Social Work from NUS and an MBA from NTU.

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Management

Lee Seng Meng

Executive Director

(Date of appointment 1-Oct-20)

Tay Nam Lay

Senior Consultant

Directors
Low Ching Voon, Geraldine
Luen Wai Sum, Jenna
Sng Shi Qi, Eric
Vimel Rajoo

Wang Peishan, Theresa

Assistant Directors
Nur Fadhli Bin Prayitno

Zhuang Xinyan

Programme Head
Ho Min Choo, Gwen
Lyon Koh Lin Lu
Neo Liwen
Tan Hock Chiang, Jason

Tan Shi Min, Elaine
Tan Shu Yun, Charmaine

Senior Manager

Muck Swee Quin, Carol
Tang Hui Xin Jamie

Principal Social Worker 

Lim Wan-Li, Melissa

Lead Social Worker

Ang Kai Fen

Senior Social Workers
Chia Jung Hao, Sheean
Han Xinyi, Adeline
Koh Chye Hong, Gabriela
Sivasubramaniam S/O Selvalatchmanan
Soo Hong Ling
Tan Yee Ying

Assistant Senior Social Workers
Ahmad Faiz Bin Ahmad Bustami
Cheng Jia Min, Sarah
Kia Jie Xi
Ho Lin Yen, Sasha

Lau Kai Ling, Eunice
Lam Yee Siang, Adrian
Lee Man Hua, Calista
Lee Zhen Kai, Nathanael
Lim Shi Hui, Chelsia
Nurul Qistina Binte Fadhillah
Ong Yun Wen
Poh Hsien Yee, Cherie

Tan Shu Xian
Wang Zexiong, Vincent
Wong Li Hui, Eunice
Social Workers
Amos Lee Sheng Yi
Chen Xi
Cheung Li Qi, Lindee
Chua Xin Hui, Angel
Dasuki Durrani Bin Mohammad Noor

Goh Jiang Hong Francis
Hannah Chang
Heng Wen Xi, Hazel

Jermaine Ng Jing Wen
Khoo Jing Ting

Lim Choon Wei
Lim Kiak Hwee, Timothy
Lim Sze Mae, Amelia
Ling Li Ping
Mum Kye En Stasia

Neo Bei Lin, Valerie
Nur Amalia Binti Ahmad
Nur Hafizah Binte Adnan
Samantha Kok Min Yi
Tai Si En, Amelia
Tan Xing Hui, Valerie
Tan Yi Lin
Tang Fang Jie, Jadie
Tay Shi Ying
Yim Jun Kang, Jeric
Yeo Ying Jie

Counsellor

Wu Weiqi, Vannie

Senior Social Work Associate

Ng JingXian, Lynette
Nurshahin Bte Azan

 
Social Work Associate
Chris Asher Ang
Chua Cheng Hak, Nixon

Ho Xuan Hui, Janelle
Iman Khalissa Lim Yen Cheng
Ivory Yeap
Juliana Bte Johari
Lin Hui Lin, Daphne
Mohammad Bin Muhaini
Muhammad Faiz Bin Abdul Rahim
Ng Hui Wen
Ng Jia Yi, Sheryl
Nur Aswanisha Binte Muhammad Hir
Nursriwati Binte Mohamed Yusri
Nur Rosyiidah Binte Md Norr
Ou Hui Wen, 
​Gwyneth
Tan May Lynn, Yvonne

Tiang Wei Lin, Eve
Titiek Nur Aqeela Binte Amer

Clinical Psychologist
Geok En-Ting

Senior Educational Psychologist

Tan Jie Ying, Raeann
Teo Shu Hsien, Esther

Associate Psychologists
Nuraidah Binte Mohd Saleh
Reese Nicole Huang Jing Wen
Tan Ji Xian, Jolene
Tan Ying Jie, Serena

Lead Learning Specialist
Lee Yin Wan, Magdalen

Learning Specialists

Lim Suyin

Nurul Huda Binti Abdul Rahman

 

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Lead Researcher

Tan Yee Min, Elizabeth

Researcher

Liaw Yun Mun, Nicole Ann Isabella

Professional Mentor (STAR)
Koh Yu Xuan
Lee Zhen Kai, Nathanael

Lim Ming Chong
Lim Zhi Le, Jerome
Mohammad Azad Bin Rahim
Muhammad Taufiq Bin Rozman, 
Ng Kai Bin, Celeste
Nur Elyana Amir Hassan

Yee Shi Hui, Charissa
 

Parenting Support Specialist (STAR)

Feng Yi
Michelle Khoo

 

Admin Executive and Assistant
Chuah Yeok Keng
Tan Eng Chuan
Tay Soi Soi, Betty
Yew Chai Yin, Bessey
Zakiah Binte Sinin

Cleaning Assistant
Kang Geok Lan
Kua Annie
Siah Bee Kim

Manager

Chua Leng Li

Assistant Manager
Ang Hua Jun, Peter
Tay Yan Ting

Senior Executive

Alastair Ng

Alyzia Binte Noh

Farah Liyana Bte Roslan
Nur Izzaty Bte Mohamed Izam

Executive
Amalia Ahmad

Ang Le Shan
Ang Xiu Qing
Chew  Pei Shwen, Clara

Devi Eka
Makuthum

See Li Yi, Sherrie
Siti Amirah Nabilah Binte Abdul Rahim

Tan Suat Pheng

Updated as of 03/07/2025 by SHINE Children and Youth Services

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