Valerie Chua

Valerie is from Singapore and holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology with a minor in education from the University of California, Berkeley. Her career began as a policymaker in the Singapore Government where she worked on preschool and after-school care policies at the Ministry of Education before moving to the Ministry of Manpower to focus on labor issues. Most recently, Valerie served as a Strategic Planner at the Prime Minister’s Office, collaborating with leaders to set the strategic direction and policy agenda for the nation. Valerie is a passionate advocate for education reform, social justice and good governance. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new restaurants, unwinding with Netflix and immersing herself in new cultures.