Amanda Anderson does more than talk mental health; she reframes it in ways that make people stop mid-note-taking and rethink everything they thought they knew about resilience.

With deep lived experience of trauma, NLP expertise, and over a decade in corporate life, Amanda works at the intersection of personal wellbeing and organisational culture. She exposes the invisible habits—like self-abandonment—that quietly fuel burnout, even in the most supportive workplaces.

Amanda’s work isn’t about quick fixes or surface-level motivation; it’s about hacking your thinking to own your voice, lock down your boundaries, and show up unshakable.. Known for raw honesty, relatable storytelling, and analogies you won’t forget, she leaves audiences with practical tools and a renewed sense of agency – at work and in life.

Her mission? To guide people carrying too much for too long back to themselves, so they stop surviving and start showing up whole.

Mr Tan Kwang Cheak is the Chief Executive Officer of the Singapore Cancer Society, leading its mission to minimise cancer and maximise lives through impactful programmes. With over 25 years of leadership experience across the public, private, and non-profit sectors, he began his career in the Singapore Administrative Service, holding senior roles in the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Manpower, and JTC Corporation. He later led operations, business strategy, and human resources in major organisations, including MOH Holdings and NTUC FairPrice.

As former CEO of the Agency for Integrated Care, he spearheaded national efforts to support ageing-in-place, empower seniors, and transform community care. Today, he draws on this breadth of experience to advance cancer prevention, awareness, and support nationwide.

Anthea Ong is a changemaker, board leader, and former Nominated Member of Parliament (2018–2020) in Singapore. With 30 years of global C-suite and board leadership in banking, education, and technology, she brings strategic insight and human-centred leadership to organisations navigating complexity. A Senior Accredited Director with the Singapore Institute of Directors, she currently chairs Cedar Girls’ Secondary School and WorkWell Leaders, a charity focused on leadership and workplace wellbeing.

A passionate advocate for mental health, climate action, inclusion, and compassionate leadership, Anthea is a sought-after speaker, widely published social commentator, and author of 50 Shades of Love and The Nominated Member of Parliament Scheme, with her third book forthcoming.

Her impact initiatives include Hush TeaBar (led by the Deaf and persons in mental health recovery), SG Mental Health Matters, WorkWell Leaders, the Palestinian Scholarship Initiative, and the CritiCare Fund for Migrant Workers. She also serves as International Advisor to the Project Light Foundation in Europe and as Strategic Advisor to Intellect, a globally leading mental health company.

A dedicated yoga and meditation practitioner for nearly two decades, Anthea lives by the principle “be well to lead well,” integrating aliveness into every facet of her leadership and life.

Daniel is a psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience supporting mental health at community, corporate, and government levels. He has worked extensively with young people, families, and diverse communities, leading early intervention and complex care programs that improve access and outcomes. His career spans work in custodial settings, employment services, and cross-sector collaborations that address some of the most challenging mental health needs.

As a Clinical Supervisor and advisor, Daniel supports practitioners and organisations to strengthen the quality and impact of care. In his current role as Deputy Commissioner for the NSW Mental Health Commission, he helps shape policies and strategies that create safer, healthier communities across the state.

Tim Oei was appointed CEO of Mindfull Community on 1 February 2025. With a background as a lawyer and extensive experience leading non-profit organisations, he previously served as CEO of National Kidney Foundation from 2017 and AWWA for nearly a decade before that. Tim is also well-versed in mental health caregiving, having served on the board for Caregivers Alliance Limited from 2018 to 2024.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the National University of Singapore and a Master of Business Administration from Nottingham Trent University. A dedicated volunteer and mentor, he has been recognised as a Social Service Fellow since 2019.

As UK Health Lead at ORCHA, Alison Johnson advances digital health adoption across the UK. With over 25 years of experience in healthcare leadership and transformation, she focuses on improving patient outcomes through evidence-based digital tools.

Alison drives strategic partnerships with the NHS, local authorities, and voluntary sectors to embed ORCHA’s digital health platforms into everyday practice. She has led numerous large-scale transformation initiatives, helping organisations discover, implement, and scale safe and effective digital solutions that enhance patient access, self-management, and recovery.

Many Wu is a Senior Principal at Mercer Marsh Benefits, leading the MMB Global Advisory Solution Enablement team that designs and pilots innovative employer health solutions. She focuses on how technology is reshaping healthcare access and delivery, benefit optimisation across health systems, and the evolving role of employers in workforce health.

She has spent over a decade partnering with multinational organisations to design and implement global health and wellbeing strategies. Her clients have earned recognition from the World Economic Forum, International AIDS Conference, and Business Group on Health for their commitment to improving workforce health and wellbeing. Many holds a BS in Business Administration and Health Policy from USC, magna cum laude.

Sara San Jose is the Head of Culture & DIB at Prudential, where she leads initiatives that foster inclusion, belonging, and psychological safety across the organisation. With a deep commitment to equity, she champions programs that elevate diverse voices and create space for authentic expression. Her work spans strategic culture-building, inclusive leadership development, and embedding mental health awareness into everyday workplace practices.

Sara collaborates closely with teams across markets to ensure that neurodiversity is not only acknowledged but celebrated as a strength. She believes that inclusive cultures are built through intentional design and courageous conversations. At the Mental Health Festival 2025, Sara brings her lived experience and professional insights to advocate for workplaces where neurodivergent individuals can thrive.

Kelsey Quick has spent the last six years in strategy and operations roles at leading digital mental health companies. She joined Spring Health in 2019, where she built and scaled the organisation’s supply strategy during 4+ years of rapid growth. Kelsey led multiple teams – including Clinical Recruiting, Credentialing, Onboarding, Quality, Community, Support, and Supply Analytics/Strategic Initiatives – responsible for creating and enabling a high-performing network of clinicians, while optimising for low cost and high quality/outcomes.

Since leaving Spring Health at the end of 2023, Kelsey has consulted for care delivery organisations as they design, scale, and refine their provider network strategies.

Sam Neo is the Group HR Director at Park Hotel Group, where he drives the company’s people and culture strategy across Asia.

With over a decade of HR and business leadership experience, Sam is passionate about building strong cultures that enable both people and businesses to thrive. He champions progressive people practices, leadership development, and organisational alignment to support business growth.

Recognised as one of Singapore’s Top 2 HR Influencers by Favikon and Global 100 HR Influencers, Sam is known for his ability to blend people-first thinking with a sharp focus on impact and business outcomes. He continues to advocate for inclusive, high-trust environments where individuals feel empowered and organisations perform at their best.

His guiding belief: Good Attracts Good.

Nicole Quiogue Golloso is an award-winning HR and DEI leader with over a decade of experience across HR, marketing, and academia. She is the Director of Human Resources and Corporate Communications for Singapore and Hong Kong and the APAC Regional DEI Lead at McCann Worldgroup.

A Women of the Future Awards 2024 finalist and recognised among Asia’s Top 50 HR Leaders (2024), Philippines’ Top 30 LinkedIn Leaders (2023), and Top 100 Filipinos to Follow (2020 & 2024), Nicole is known for her modern, creative, and people-centric approach. Her advocacy for mental health, rooted in her personal journey, enables her to champion resilience, wellbeing, and psychological safety in the workplace and beyond.

She is also a sought-after speaker and mentor, regularly sharing insights on DEI, HR, mental health, and leadership on global stages.

Passionate about employee communications and wellness, Wilda Lau brings over 15 years of health and life insurance experience to Mercer’s Health and Benefits Consultant practice in Hong Kong. Prior to joining Mercer, Wilda spent five years at Bupa in internal communications and workplace health.

Currently, at Mercer, Wilda specialises in driving wellness conversations with clients and advises on building wellness solutions based on data and diagnostics. She enjoys working closely with the wider Health and Benefits Hong Kong team in identifying solutions that consistently improve the employee experience.

Staying happy and well is a priority for Wilda outside of work. She spends significant time enjoying the outdoors in Hong Kong on hikes and short runs. On weekends, Wilda enjoys cooking up a storm for her partner and two children.

Dr Edwin Ho is an Occupational Health Physician with nearly 20 years’ experience across clinical medicine, public health, and corporate health leadership. Based in Singapore, he is Vice President, Health & Wellbeing for Asia Pacific at bp, overseeing regional strategy and programs across diverse industrial operations.

Edwin has led health teams from the frontline to the boardroom, delivering initiatives that improved employee engagement, reduced healthcare costs, enhanced workplace performance, and ensured compliance with regulatory standards. His expertise spans occupational health, mental health, holistic wellbeing, leadership, AI in health, and health data analytics.

A Fellow of the Academy of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Malaysia and Chairman of the Malaysia Corporate Health Advisory Forum, Edwin is a frequent international conference speaker and has published widely on workplace health. Outside work, he enjoys fitness, investment, and volunteering.

As the Senior Director of People & Culture and Singapore Pools Academy at Singapore Pools, she helps leaders and colleagues realise their potential in their career journey. Her work entails workforce planning, talent attraction and retention, employee experience and communication strategies. She is proud when business grows, strong relationships are forged, and colleagues enjoy coming to work every day.

While she has close to 25 years of experience working with global MNCs, government, and start-up sectors, her journey of acquiring new skills and building relationships is continuous. On a personal front, she loves food and enjoys the stillness and peace of meditation.

Hiroshi is a specialist in employee motivation and workplace culture, blending Positive Psychology with practical strategies to build inclusive, thriving organisations. At A*STAR, his leadership in wellbeing strategy earned recognition as one of the Top 25 Impact Employers at the 2025 WorkWell Leaders Awards.

A certified coach, counsellor, and facilitator, he has spearheaded organisation-wide initiatives that create safe, energising spaces where every voice is heard and valued. He contributed to the Employee Flourishing Guide for the public service, launched this year to support prosocial workplace strategies. Drawing from self-compassion frameworks, Hiroshi cultivates resilience and meaningful connections within diverse teams.

His earlier career in journalism and global PR sharpened his ability to tell compelling stories that inspire action on workplace wellbeing.

With experience spanning early-stage startups and global enterprises, Ashley has navigated diverse work cultures, communication styles, and business challenges throughout his career.

As a neurodiverse individual with ADHD, he brings a unique lens to leadership and team management. His journey highlights both the challenges and opportunities of bridging differences in pace, structure, and communication, and how conscious investment in these areas can empower teams to thrive.

Theodoric Chew is the CEO and Co-founder of Intellect, a global mental health benefits company that provides comprehensive mental healthcare for leading workforces and consumers.

Stemming from his personal mission of making mental healthcare accessible to all, Intellect has not only grown to become Asia Pacific’s largest mental healthcare provider, but also a global trailblazer in providing hyperlocal mental healthcare services, serving over 4 million members, in 100+ countries.

The company is backed by world-leading investors including Tiger Global, Y Combinator, Insignia Ventures, HOF Capital, IHH Healthcare Group, and an extensive list of notable funds, family offices, and founders. Theodoric was also named on the Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2022.

Dr Oliver Suendermann is VP, Clinical at Intellect. His main responsibility is overseeing Intellect’s clinical governance, the quality of clinical services, research studies, as well as clinical product innovations and development.

Oliver is a UK-trained Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, educator, supervisor and researcher. Prior to joining Intellect, he was the Deputy Director of the Masters in Clinical Psychology Program at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where he was also a member of the 2020 Mental Health and Wellbeing Taskforce to improve staff wellbeing. Oliver is passionate about normalising conversations about mental health and breaking down mental health stigma.

Oliver holds a Ph.D. and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from King’s College London.

Frank is a growth practitioner, instructor, consultant, and speaker. He leads the Commercial Growth function at Intellect, building the business to be the most trusted voice in the mental health industry globally. Prior to Intellect, he has worked in a range of regional and global roles across Reckitt, Uber, and the Singapore government.

He is passionate about making mental health in Singapore and beyond accessible, relatable, and stigma-free.

Cassandra Loh is the SVP of Partnerships and Solutions at Intellect. She leads a diverse team focused on cultivating partnerships in the ecosystem, as well as responding to the demands through consultative and solution approaches.

With more than a decade of experience in the health and wellness sector, Cassandra believes that the journey towards holistic mental wellbeing support involves collaboration across different sectors.

Cassandra’s passion for mental health has lead her to pursue a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology, and she is also a certified Mental Health First Aid™ Instructor.

Valerie Chew is the VP, Operations at Intellect. She heads up a strong team focusing on operationalising the strategic direction of the company.

With a strong background in strategic management and having worked at both renowned financial institutions and a tech company, she brings together her skills and knowledge to navigate complex markets to drive strategic initiatives.

Eric Hoang is the Head of North America and Chief of Staff at Intellect, the world’s leading full-stack mental health platform. He has over a decade of experience building and scaling global health and wellness businesses, including leadership roles at Herbalife Nutrition and Antelope.

With experience across corporate development, M&A, and PE, Eric has helped emerging wellness brands expand into new markets, enhance their offerings, and forge strategic partnerships, work that now supports Intellect’s mission to advance accessible, culturally attuned mental health solutions worldwide.

Jerry Adele leads Intellect’s growth and market strategy across Australia and New Zealand, driving the company’s mission to make mental health support radically more accessible, preventative, relatable, and stigma-free. With over nine years of experience in building high-performance teams and scaling business impact, Jerry is passionate about creating environments where people and organisations can thrive. He combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to innovative, people-centered solutions that support mental health at work.

Outside of work, Jerry is an avid surfer and golfer who believes in the power of balance and wellbeing.

As a Client Solutions & Consulting Specialist at Intellect, Kai develops and delivers learning interventions designed to boost workplace wellbeing and productivity.

He is a dynamic and compassionate speaker at the intersection of mental health and learning & development. With a background in psychology and professional development, Kai brings a unique perspective to the crucial conversation surrounding mental wellbeing in various aspects of life.

He is dedicated to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and believes that fostering a culture of understanding and support is vital for personal and professional growth.

Edmond is Hong Kong’s Market Lead at Intellect. He is dedicated to transforming workplace mental health by helping businesses implement clinically validated, personalised mental healthcare solutions that empower employees and organisations across the region. Prior to Intellect, he specialised in the life sciences and healthcare sector, working closely with organisations to drive talent and workforce solutions.

Edmond is a passionate advocate for reimagining the future of work—believing that as we redefine the workplace for a new generation, prioritising mental health isn’t just important, it’s essential for thriving in what comes next.

Ivan is an ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) with over 9 years and 3,000+ hours of coaching experience. He has worked with professionals, managers, and leaders in developing and delivering coaching interventions aimed at enhancing workplace wellbeing and productivity.

Known for his dynamic, engaging style, he often uses humour to tackle challenging issues in a light-hearted way. He navigates sensitive topics with care, breaking down stigmas and fostering open, supportive conversations. As a professional coach, Ivan values the “wisdom of the room,” encouraging cross-learning and shared insights. He loves a good story and believes that everyone carries a story worth sharing.

Linda is a Clinical Psychologist with global training and experience in the Netherlands, Singapore, and Malaysia. She specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

Beyond clinical work, she is an ICF accredited coach and conducts corporate trainings, talks, and workshops. Her expertise spans group psychoeducational resilience trainings, group therapy, and team-building exercises. Over the years, Linda has built a wide array of experience in clinical, organisational, sport and positive psychology – both in Europe and Asia.

Karen is a Consulting & Solutions Specialist at Intellect, where she combines her background in Business Psychology and Counselling to help organisations build supportive workplace environments. She specialises in talent development, psychometric assessments, and promoting mental health literacy.

As a Registered & Licensed Counsellor (KB;PA), she is passionate about guiding individuals through life’s challenges and fostering meaningful connections. Her approach centres on cultivating self-awareness, clarifying values, and ensuring client’s choices align with their authentic selves. Karen has worked with individuals, couples, and groups through creating safe spaces for dialogue, empathy, and collaboration.

Sandy is a Clinical Psychologist based in Singapore with experience working with children, youths, and adults across community and public health settings. She has supported school-aged populations, families in early intervention, and oncological patients and caregivers in acute care.

Trained in CBT, ACT, DBT, and EFT, Sandy works primarily with youths and older adults, focusing on anxiety, low mood, and emotion regulation. She holds a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from the National University of Singapore and is registered with the Singapore Register of Psychologists.