Halogen
Michele Chong is a consultant at Halogen since March 2024, following a managerial role in infrastructure at the Ministry of National Development Singapore from August 2021 to February 2024, where sustainable development and industry transformation in the Built Environment sector were accelerated through initiatives like the Singapore Green Plan 2030. Michele's previous experience includes serving as a student associate at Yale-NUS College, where initiatives such as the Urban Studies alumni program and outreach events were launched, as well as internships with Gerakan Kepedulian and The Centre for Liveable Cities, focusing on community development and housing policy analysis, respectively. Michele holds a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from Yale-NUS College and has participated in a semester abroad at Vassar College.
Halogen
Halogen aims to make quality leadership and entrepreneurship education and mentorship programmes available and accessible to all youth, regardless of background, race, income, or religion - with particular focus those who are disadvantaged, come from challenging family backgrounds, and/or are in need of financial assistance. Founded in 2003, we are an Institution of a Public Character (IPC) charity focusing on building young leaders and entrepreneurs. Defining leadership and entrepreneurship as influence, Halogen Foundation believes that every young person has innate potential to influence and lead, becoming positive change-agents. By developing an entrepreneurial mindset, youths can be further equipped to contribute positively to society. Our vision is realising a world made better by future-ready young people, who step up and catalyse change in their communities.