Ms SOH LAI YEE

President

Lai Yee has over 20 years of experience across intergovernmental organisations, the non-profit sector, and the corporate world. She is committed to addressing complex, interdisciplinary challenges to foster an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future.

She is currently the Group Chief Patient Officer at the National University Health System, driving collaborations for an inclusive and holistic person- and family-centred care model. Her career has included roles such as Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the Asia-Europe Foundation, Head of Cultural Exchange at the Singapore International Foundation, Ordinary Director of the VIVA Foundation for Children with Cancer, Healthcare System Partner at Roche, and Regional Patient Engagement Lead at Merck Sharp and Dohme. She serves as an associate faculty member at the Singapore University of Social Sciences; an Ordinary committee member of the Society of Behavioural Health, Singapore; and chairs a dementia working group at the Sembawang West district.

Lai Yee is passionate about advancing holistic, patient-centred care and patient advocacy throughout an individual’s health journey, to improve access to care and achieve better health outcomes. She has experience building cross-sector collaborations, applying evidence-based approaches, and driving initiatives to enhance health literacy, empower underserved communities, and engage stakeholders.

She graduated from the National University of Singapore with a degree in Sociology and English and the London School of Economics and Political Science with an Ordinary Master’s in Health Economics, Policy, and Management.

Dr RAYNER TAN

Vice President

Dr Clive Tan is a Public Health physician with more than 16 years of clinical and leadership experience in the healthcare sector. He is a registered medical practitioner and public health specialist in Singapore and is a Fellow with the Academy of Medicine, Singapore.  He holds an MBBS from Singapore and a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from Johns Hopkins University, along with certificates in Gerontology, Humanitarian Assistance and Health Informatics (AMIA). His work experience include senior managerial roles, business development roles, education and evaluation, and policy and planning roles. He had a series of leadership roles within the Singapore Armed Forces and ended his military career as Group Head of the Force Health Group in the SAF, where he provided enterprise-level leadership in the areas of public health, biodefence & force health protection, health policy and medical informatics.

He currently holds the position of Director for Integrated Care (Population Health) in the National Healthcare Group in Singapore, and is responsible for strategic and operational planning for integrated care and population health efforts for the Central-North region of Singapore, incorporating value-based care and healthcare quality into programmatic developments.

Dr Clive Tan had served as a Technical Officer in the World Health Organization’s Western Pacific Regional Office, covering Quality and Patient Safety, Hospital Management, and Health Service Delivery and Innovation. During his term at WHO, he organized regional meetings and policy roundtables involving senior health officials and policymakers, and provided consultancy advice to ministries of health in China, Fiji, Kiribati, Lao PDR, Macau, Mongolia, and the Solomon Islands.

His research interests are in health systems strengthening, healthcare quality, integrated care, health behaviour change, health promotion, digital health and healthcare informatics.

Ms Susan Tan

Past President

Passionate about health promotion with over 2 decades of experience, Susan Tan founded ECI Consulting Holdings - a public health focused social enterprise that empowers individuals in uncovering meaning and purpose in life to pursue happier and healthier lives, as well as educating businesses on how to optimise the environment to elevate happiness in the workplace. Susan is a nurse, an educator, a coach, and an author who holds a MA in LifeLong Learning from University of London. She authored two books. Her first book is titled Add MEANINGS To Your Life Every Day – presenting eight strategies on dementia prevention. During the Covid-19 lockdown in Singapore, she wrote her second book DIY Happiness Toolkit – Your Practical Guide for a Happier Life in the New Normal.

An advocate of living well, she started her blog, www.dementiahelp.sg, to share localised tips and resources on living well with dementia. Her latest health and happiness research involves Parkinson's disease, mindfulness and neuroplasticity.

In the last 20 years, she has conducted over 1000 training seminars on health, wellbeing, health coaching, aged care and healthcare and audited hundreds of work training programs for the Work Development Authority Singapore (now Workforce Singapore).

She attributes the increasing incidences of chronic diseases to low health literacy coupled with “knowing does not equate to doing”. To increase commitment to the necessary and sustainable behavioural changes for improving health outcomes, Susan created EASYwithSusan Health Coaching methodology - combining Motivational Interviewing with social learning theories which she teaches to doctors, nurses and pharmacists at HPB, IMH, P&G, etc. She also teaches at Nanyang Technological University of Singapore NTU School of Social Sciences and its Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education, and NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

Dr JOHN TNG

Secretary

John works as a Scientific Partnership Medical Manager at AstraZeneca Singapore, where he coordinates programs across healthcare clusters, academic institutions, and occasionally government agencies. His role involves collaborating with a diverse range of partners, implementing and evaluating complex health programs—such as a spirometry screening initiative in primary care—often requiring agility to adapt to evolving stakeholder needs and policy landscapes.

He holds a Master of Public Health from Imperial College London and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from NUS. His professional interests include sustainable healthcare and population health initiatives such as cancer screening.

On the sustainability front, John has been working on optimising care pathways in chronic disease management, guided by the idea that better-controlled patients often mean fewer hospitalisations, less medication waste, and lower carbon footprints. He believes sustainability is a crucial component in transforming our healthcare system and future-proofing it for generations to come.

Ms Anne neo

ASSISTANT Secretary

My name is Anne and I am a trained pharmacist by profession. Her current role is in Community Care where she works as a Centre Manager at Lions Befrienders’ Active Ageing Centre. She is a fervent believer of modifying lifestyles for better health over medication.  Anne also has a passion to serve the community and started a group up initiative to distribute necessities like food to lower income households. 

Dr CLIVE Tan

Treasurer

Dr Clive Tan is a medical doctor, public health specialist and health sector leader with two decades of clinical and leadership experience in the healthcare sector. He is currently working with Tan Tock Seng Hospital (part of NHG Health) and the Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore.

He holds an MBBS from Singapore and a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from Johns Hopkins University. He is based in Singapore and is a well-known and trusted professional within the health sector.

His work also extends to the region through both his professional work with the World Health Organization’s Western Pacific Regional Office, his network as a Senior Atlantic Fellow with the Equity Initiative programme, and his academic partnerships with regional universities. He publishes widely, speaks at regional and international conferences, and is a speaker and key opinion leader at conferences, on radio and television, for a wide range of health-related topics.

Ms Nurliyana Daros

Executive Committee Member

Nurliyana Daros holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from the National University of Singapore, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health. She is a lecturer at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, specializing in the teaching of interdisciplinary and collaborative core courses in the area of healthy living and wellbeing.

In her sociological and public health research, as well as in her policy work and community engagement, she focuses on designing a more inclusive future, especially for youths, women and vulnerable populations. Certified in The Sphere Standards for Humanitarian Response and trained in Project Evaluation, Nurliyana was involved as a United Nations Volunteer Analyst for the Global Information Management, Assessment & Analysis Cell on COVID-19.

Nurliyana is a recipient of NUS Dean's Medal and Prize and the 2021 APEC Healthy Women, Healthy Economies Research Prize for her Master's research, titled "Qualitative Study on Diabetes Management among Low-Income Women in Singapore”. She has also presented her findings as a Raffles Fellow at the Raffles Dialogue on the Future of Human Wellbeing and Security (2018) and the 19th International Conference on Integrated Care (2019), San Sebastian, Spain.

DR CHRYSTAL FONG

Executive Committee Member

Dr Chrystal Fong is a Family Physician with over 15 years of experience in clinical practice with a special interest in preventative health care, wellness, and chronic disease management. She holds a Fellowship in Family Medicine from The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and is a member of the College of Family Physicians Singapore. Other certifications include a Certificate in Skin Cancer from The University of Queensland, Certificate in Aesthetic Medicine from the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and a Certificate in Personal Training.

Dr Fong is an active sports person and holds a certificate in Personal Training. She has keen interests in lifestyle medicine, medical technology and longevity themed medical care. Her personal mantra is 'The world is changed by your example, not your opinion'. She would like to contribute and make an impact towards better health outcomes for individuals and for generations.

MR CHIA MING TJONG

Executive Committee Member

Chia Ming Tjong is a registered pharmacist and health coach who acts on the belief that effective healthcare extends far beyond the dispensary counter. With a career defined by a deliberate shift from purely pharmacological solutions to holistic behavioral interventions, he advocates for integrating Health Coaching into mainstream clinical practice in Singapore.

His commitment to the behavioral health landscape is further demonstrated by his active engagement with the broader community and industry peers. He has been a part of a SBHS panel discussion for members regarding addictions, where he helped explore the complex intersections of chemical dependency and behavioral triggers.

He is dedicated to furthering the interests of Health Coaching professionals and ensuring that behavioral health strategies are recognized as a pillar of person-centred care.

Ms Trina TAN

Executive Committee Member

Dr Trina Tan (EdD) is an experienced educator, psychologist, and community leader whose career bridges health sciences, behavioural practice, and adult learning. With more than 15 years in tertiary education, she currently serves as Senior Lecturer and Assistant Programme Chair at Republic Polytechnic.

Her professional grounding spans clinical counselling, psychological services, and community health. As former Ordinary Director of Whampoa Family Service Centre, Trina led multidisciplinary teams supporting individuals and families with complex behavioural and psychosocial needs.

She brings to the table a blend of behavioural science expertise, strategic leadership, and deep community engagement—anchored by a commitment to advancing health, inclusion, and professional standards.

A/Prof Konstadina Griva

Executive Committee Member

Professor Griva has lived and worked in Singapore since 2008 and am currently an Associate Professor of Health Psychology and behavioural medicine at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine), Nanyang Technological University. 

She was a founding member of SBSS and served as one of its first Presidents. During this period, she contributed to the establishment of the Society’s governance and activities and played a key role in securing its affiliation with the International Society of Behavioral Medicine (ISBM).

Professor Nadia’s research is grounded in behavioural science, with a focus on patient and public involvement (PPI) and the application of behavioural and implementation science in healthcare settings.