Executive Committee (2020 – 2022)
Enagagement Sub-committee
The Engagement Sub-committee works hard in outreaching to educational institutions to help students pursuing a qualification in mental health gain the necessary exposure and recognition. The sub-committee also seeks out quality mental health specialists and invite them to present during our Membership Development Day. The sub-committee functions independently and reports directly to the Executive Committee.
Name | Role |
Blythe Chong | Chairman |
Sim Kang Wei | Member |
Ethics Sub-committee
The Ethics Sub-committee helps resolve ethical conflicts and answer ethical questions through the provision of consultations. The sub-committee assist the Executive Committee in providing ethical guidance to APACS practitioners in their practice. The sub-committee also manage feedback from the Public. The sub-committee also seeks out quality mental health specialists and invite them to present during our Membership Development Day. The sub-committee functions independently and reports directly to the Executive Committee.
Name | Role |
Zheng Chengde Derek (Dr) | Chairman |
Marketing & Publicity Sub-committee
The Marketing & Publicity Sub-committee focuses on marketing the association through various online platforms such as the association website, Facebook Page, and Facebook Group. In addition, the sub-committee also plays an important role in informing APACS members and the Public through the e-zine: “The Gazette“. The sub-committee functions independently and reports directly to the Executive Committee.
Name | Role |
Yap Weiren | Chairman |
Lai Wei Xuan Vivien | Designer |
Dhivyaasrree Krishnamoorthy | Editor-In-Chief |
Julian Anschel Lai Jang Ein | Associate Editor & Writer |
Correena Wee Shi Jia | Associate Editor |
Rachel Lim Wei-Ling | Associate Editor |
Simone Hezekiah Keng Yee Wong | Associate Editor |
James Chong | Member |
Skills Enhancement Workshop (SEW) Sub-committee
The Skills Enhancement Workshop Sub-committee focuses on curating quality introductory talks for APACS Members. This is done through collaborating with external parties or with existing APACS members. APACS members who are passionate sharing their domain of interests may contact the sub-committee. The sub-committee functions independently and reports directly to the Executive Committee.
Name | Role |
Esther Sng | Chairman |
Yap Weiren | Member |
Council of Past Presidents
The Council of Past Presidents are made up of presidents from APACS past Executive Committee. The council provide advice, guidance, and mentoring for the current Executive Committee.
Name | Role |
Jeffrey Po, PhD | 2012 – 2014 |
Prem Kumar Shanmugan, PhD | 2014 – 2016 |
Ms Abigail Lee, MCounselling | 2016 – 2018 |
Ms Jeslyn Lim, MEd (Developmental Psychology) | 2018 – 2020 |
Advisors & Auditors
Name | Role |
Ms Foo Siew Fong | Advisor |
Dr Tan Soo Yin | Advisor |
Ms Goh Wei-Shen | Honorary Auditor |
Mr Eugene Chong | Honorary Auditor |