Leadership
Founder
Alanna Sethi, Certified Yoga Instructor
Alanna is a currently pursuing a BSc in Psychology (Hons) and Certificate in Global Sustainability at the University of Toronto. Trained in Acceptance and Committment Therapy, Schema Therapy and Yoga Instruction, she emphasizes connection, introspection and emotional processing.
As a passionate mental health visionary with expertise in holistic wellness, her contributions to community education and peer support programs have earned her the Women of Wellness: Changemakers Award from Liv Magazine in 2022 and nomination for Youth Wellness Mentor of the Year 2023.
Director of Outreach & Partnerships
Corliss Wong, BSc (Hons)
Corliss is a final year medical student at the University of Hong Kong. She holds a first class honours BSc (Hons) in Medical Education from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry.
As a Hui Ping Cheung Memorial Enrichment Scholar, she specialises in educational advocacy, creativity, and healthcare. Her strongest suits are her entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to social justice, which allow her to complement Alanna’s vision in driving change within and outside of HOPE.
Director of Social Media & Marketing
Hannah Wang
Hannah is in her final year completing a double major in Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (CCIT) and Professional Writing and Communication (PWC) at the University of Toronto Mississauga. As an artist, writer, and content strategist, Hannah is eager to use her expertise in social media to support youth mental health initiatives at HOPE.
Lead Wellbeing Coordinator (Singapore)
Lemon Lin
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Product Manager
Ken Gordon
Ken is a driven and creative young person pursuing a Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Business at Queensland Institute of Technology. Passionate about the intersection of IT, Accessibility and Mental Health, he is specializes in learning to code, website development and content advising. He is curious to explore ways to increase accessibility and digital user experience for young people at HOPE
The Interns
Meet our 2023 interns - a group of kind-hearted, talented, young individuals passionate about making a difference
Alina Melnikava
Belarus/Poland/USA
I am passionate about mental health because...
Talking about mental health helps people connect over mutual struggles and feel more hopeful.
Kaavya Kumar
India
I am passionate about mental health because...
mental health affects almost everyone at one point in their life. Often, simply to feel heard and seen can go lengths in reducing someone's mental health struggle.
Zayn Hamawi
America/Australia
I am passionate about mental health because...
my lived experience with mental health has shaped my understanding of society in a way that tells me more positive change is needed around the topic.
Robert Rose
Singapore
I am passionate about mental health because...
I recognize its (mental health) fundamental importance in overall well-being and quality of life for individuals and communities alike.
Jade Wright
Canada
I am passionate about mental health because...
I want to help to bring more resources to people in need and to just bridge the gap in accessibility to those resources.
Robert Rose
Product Designer
Robert Rose
Product Designer