Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Li Yong is an advocate for greater community involvement in cultural management and urban governance.
Working closely with grassroots organisations and residents, the heritage advocate researched and pieced together the Republic’s first community-driven conservation paper in 2013 which sought for the protection of key sites in Queenstown. Some of these buildings were subsequently conserved by the Urban Redevelopment Authority. Queenstown went on to pick up the National Heritage Board’s (NHB) Heritage Town Award in 2014. His portfolio of participatory-based works includes a comprehensive heritage blueprint featuring among other things, a network of community corners and gathering points such as the My Queenstown Museum which opened in December 2018.
In addition, he has researched and produced research assessments and reports on the Jurong Lake Gardens, Dakota Crescent, Tanglin Halt, Stirling Road and Pulau Ubin for government agencies such as NHB and the National Parks Board, as an independent heritage research consultant.
Lip Sin, a history aficionado and stalwart in the heritage community, manages My Community’s ever-growing stable of popular heritage tours. Working closely with the organisation’s large pool of passionate volunteer guides, he co-curates sharp, concise and captivating trails for the public. As the Chairman of My Community, Lip Sin oversees governance matters and internal control processes at the organisation.
Lip Sin has chalked up a wealth of experience in research, editorial and production work during his time at the National University of Singapore, CNET Asia and Icfox. He currently works in the media industry.
Outside of My Community, Lip Sin lends his editorial voice and translation skills to cultural institutions and organisations such as the National Gallery of Singapore, the Tan Kah Kee Museum of Malaysia and heritage group All Things Bukit Brown. He is also a founding member of Pink Dot SG and amateur theatre group The ETCeteras.
Dr Hamzah Muzaini received his PhD in Human Geography in 2009 from Durham University (UK). Prior to that, he was a heritage consultant, licensed tour guide and curator of the Changi Chapel and Museum (Singapore). Following his PhD, he was Visiting Fellow at the Department of Geography (NUS) and Assistant Professor with the Cultural Geography chair group of Wageningen University (the Netherlands). He joined the Southeast Asian Studies Department family at NUS in August 2016 and will be teaching courses related to Southeast Asian heritage and socio-cultural landscapes in Southeast Asia.
He currently serves as a member with My Community's Board of Directors to provide strategic direction on heritage research and consultancy.
Wan Hui is an experienced and dedicated professional with a rich background in the museum and cultural industry. Holding a Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Management from the University of Melbourne, Wan Hui has spent over three decades working in arts and heritage institutions. This extensive experience has given Wan Hui a keen understanding of the importance of cultural heritage and the power of community engagement. Wan Hui has honed skills in events programming, stakeholder management, community outreach, and education. She guides the executive team in outreach and partnerships.
Leeyau Chun Chuan serves on My Community’s Board of Directors, where he brings strategic leadership and deep expertise in design thinking to guide the organisation’s mission.
With over 25 years of experience in brand, retail, and service design, he plays a pivotal role in shaping community-centred initiatives through co-creation and participatory design. His facilitation skills and commitment to human-centred processes help align community engagement with impactful, sustainable outcomes.
Beyond governance, Leeyau remains hands-on in mentoring design volunteers and fostering ground-up innovation—ensuring that design remains a powerful tool for social connection, inclusion, and positive change within the organisation.
