We have a small team comprising full-time professionals, supported by teams of trained and dedicated volunteers. The organisation is headed by an Executive Director, who reports to the SPACES Board of Directors.


Professional Staff Team

 
Leow YangfaExecutive Director Graduate Diploma in Social Work, Registered Social Worker (RSW1322)Pronouns: he, him

Leow Yangfa

Executive Director
Graduate Diploma in Social Work, Registered Social Worker (RSW1322)

Pronouns: he, him

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Alexander Teh

Youth Counsellor
Master of Counselling

Pronouns: he, him

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Emily Cher

Family Support Worker
Master of Counselling (May 2024)

Pronouns: she, her

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Naomi Lourdesamy

Counsellor
Master of Counselling

Pronouns: they, them

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Jamal

Centre Manager
Diploma in Counselling and Diploma of Health Sciences

Pronouns: he, him

Volunteers

Our volunteers are organised into the following teams:

  • Professional counsellors

  • Whatsapp volunteers

  • Email volunteers

  • Youth volunteers

All Oogachaga volunteers are required to adhere to our Volunteer Code of Ethics.


Former Staff Members

We are very grateful to the following who have previously worked full-time as staff members over the years, and have since moved on in their professional careers. Some have chosen to stay on with us as a volunteer or locum.