We have a small team comprising full-time professionals, supported by teams of trained and dedicated volunteers. The charity is led by an Executive Director, who reports to the Board of Directors.
Professional Staff Team
Leow Yangfa
Partnerships Manager
Grad. Diploma in Social Work, Registered Social Worker
Pronouns: he, him
Naomi Lourdesamy
Counsellor
Master of Counselling, Registered Counsellor
Pronouns: they, them
Counsellors
Lawrence
Senior Counsellor
Master of Social Science (Counselling), Registered Counsellor & Clinical Supervisor
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.
Peh Yin Yee (2008-2010)
Andrew Chan (2008-2012)
Bryan Choong (2009-2015)
Dharesheni Nedumaran (2010-2012, 2016-2017)
Keeshan Menon (2010-2012)
Shay Goh (2012-2013)
Tan Bi Ling (2012-2016)
Ryan Nge (2012-2016)
Muhammad Norfairus (2013-2014)
Bibiana Tan (2017-2018)
Shamini Nedumaran (2017-2024)
Muhammad Faliqh (2018-2021)
Hilmi Shukur (2021-2024)
Jamal Yusoff (2024-2025)
Alexis Joseph (2024-2025)
Alexander Teh (2020-2026)
