A Nominated Member of Parliament from 2018 to 2020 with the Parliament of Singapore and a well known advocate in mental health, marginalized communities and Mother Earth Anthea Ong is an experienced board member and board chair backed by a proven track record as a C-level executive of 30 years with international companies. She was formerly President of Women's Initiative for Ageing Successfully (WINGS), founding board member of Daughters of Tomorrow and also former board member of UN Women Singapore (previously called Unifem). A much sought-after speaker on human-centered leadership, mental health and women empowerment, she has published numerous commentaries in The Straits Times, CNA, Today and Mothership. Her wood-cover memoir, 50 Shades of Love, was shortlisted for the Best Illustrated Non-Fiction Title in the 2019 Singapore Book Awards. Her latest book The NMP Scheme: Are Unelected Voices Still Necessary in Parliament? was launched in 2022 by the former Prime Minister of Singapore. A creative and dynamic leader, she also founded several impact initiatives and social enterprises, including Hush TeaBar, WorkWell Leaders, SG Mental Health Matters, A Good Space Co-operative and Welcome in My Backyard. Her varied experience, including an ICF Certified Professional Coach, provides valuable perspectives to boards and executive teams including as a strategic advisor to Asia's leading and fastest growing mental health provider, Intellect. Anthea also walks the talk in wellbeing leadership as a dedicated meditation/yoga practitioner and instructor.