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Adj A/Prof Angie Chew

Mindfulness Principal

May Chng

Senior Manager

Lily Gan

Senior Counsellor

Hsueh Ya Wen

Educator

our international adjunct trainers

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Dr Judson Brewer

Psychiatrist & Neuroscientist @ Brown University, Author

Dr Sara Lazar

Neuroscientist
Associate Professor @ Harvard Medical School

Dr Ronald Siegel

Professor, Psychology @ Harvard Medical School Psychotherapist
Author

Dr David Treleaven

Mindfulness & Trauma Expert
Author

Dr Christopher Williard

Adjunct Faculty Member @ Harvard Medical School
Clinical Psychologist
Consultant and Author

our adjunct mindfulness trainers

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Amy Fang

Senior Corporate Executive

Thomas Irawan

Senior Corporate Executive

Carmen Kee

Educator

Felicia Lauw

Executive Coach & Supervisor

Christina Liew

Hwa Mee Thoo

Senior Corporate Executive
& Chartered Accountant

Ng Yeow Ling

Educator
School Leader

Tan Chew Ping

Senior Executive

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[Our Trainers] Adj A Prof Angie Chew Title

Adj. A/Prof Angie Chew is the visionary Founder and CEO of Brahm Centre, a leading mental health charity with a dedicated team of over 50 staff committed to fostering happier and healthier lives. Her contributions to mental health advocacy earned her the prestigious title of “The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year 2019”.

As Singapore’s first certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher, trained by the Mindfulness Centre at Brown University School of Public Health, and an Oxford Mindfulness Centre-certified Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) teacher, further underscores her expertise in evidence-based mental health interventions.

A/Prof Angie has made significant contributions in mental wellness across the corporate, government, education, and public healthcare sectors with mindfulness applications. She serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore, where she teaches the mindfulness-based “Undefeated Mind” Course, equipping students with essential skills for resilience and mental well-being. She is also an advisor to the Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies.

With more than 15,000 individuals benefitting from her mindfulness workshops and courses, Angie is a pivotal figure in the mental wellness movement. Her leadership in organizing the Singapore Mindfulness Conferences and the Asia Pacific Mindfulness Conferences, which collectively attracted over 5,000 delegates, has further cemented her legacy as a driving force in mental health and mindfulness advocacy.

Ms. May Chng  was a former school vice-principal and a Ministry of Education educator for over 20 years. She is currently Brahm Centre’s Mindfulness Practice Manager. May has experienced the benefits of mindfulness first-hand in her healing from a family tragedy, which fuels her commitment to sharing mindfulness knowledge, practices and attitudes with participants.

May is a Dot-b certified teacher from the Mindfulness in Schools Project (UK) and an Oxford Mindfulness Foundation (UK) trained Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Finding Peace in a Frantic World courses teacher. She has a Master of Arts (Instructional Design and Technology) and also holds a Diploma in Counselling Psychology.

Ms. Lily Gan began practicing mindfulness in 2015 and has been a mindfulness teacher at Brahm Centre since 2018. She teaches the Mindfulness Foundation Course in English and Chinese. Lily is an Oxford Mindfulness Centre (UK) trained Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Finding Peace in a Frantic World courses teacher. In 2025, she received the Certificate of Competence to teach both courses from the same institution.

As a Senior Counsellor at Brahm Centre, Lily holds a Master of Social Science in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Edith Cowan University, Australia (2011). She integrates mindfulness as a core modality in her counselling practice, specializing in anxiety and depression management.

Ms. Hsueh Ya Wen is a mindfulness trainer at Brahm Centre and a certified Dot-b trainer from the Mindfulness in Schools Project (MiSP), UK. She is also an Oxford Mindfulness Foundation (UK) trained Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Finding Peace in a Frantic World courses teacher. With over 20 years of experience as an educator with the Ministry of Education (MOE), she has worked with students and parents from diverse backgrounds.

Ya Wen’s personal journey with mindfulness has deeply influenced her well-being and approach to parenting her three teenage daughters. As a cancer survivor, Ya Wen has experienced first-hand the healing power of mindfulness, which played a crucial role in her recovery. Passionate about empowering others, she is dedicated to supporting and guiding youths, parents, educators, and cancer patients toward leading happier and healthier lives through mindfulness.

Judson Brewer, MD PhD, is an internationally known thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery”, having combined over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training with his scientific research. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Brown University’s Mindfulness Center and Associate Professor in Behavioral and Social Science at the School of Public Health and Psychiatry at the Medical School at Brown University.

Dr Brewer has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for behaviour change, including both in-person and app-based treatments for smoking, emotional eating and anxiety. He has also studied the underlying neural mechanisms of mindfulness using standard and real-time fMRI, and source-estimated EEG, and is currently translating these findings into clinical use.

He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, presented to the US President’s Office of National Drug Control Policy, foreign Parliaments, trained US Olympic athletes and coaches and foreign government ministers, and has been featured on 60 minutes, at TED (4th most viewed talk of 2016 with more than 16 million views), in The New York Times, Time magazine (top 100 new health discoveries of 2013), Forbes, Businessweek, NPR, National Geographic and the BBC, among others.

He is the author of  The Craving Mind: from Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love, Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits  (2017) and Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind (2021).

[Our International Adj. Trainers - Banner] Dr Sara Lazar

Sara W. Lazar, PhD, is an Associate Researcher in the Psychiatry Department at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Assistant Professor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School. The focus of her research is to elucidate the neural mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of yoga and meditation, both in clinical settings and in healthy individuals.

She is a contributing author to Meditation and Psychotherapy (Guilford Press). She has been practising yoga and mindfulness meditation since 1994. Her research has been covered by numerous news outlets, including The New York Times, USA Today, CNN and WebMD, and her work has been featured in a display at the Boston Museum of Science.

[Our International Adj. Trainers - Banner] Dr Ronald Siegel

Dr. Ronald D. Siegel is an Assistant Professor of Psychology, part time, at Harvard Medical School, where he has taught for over 35 years. He is a long-time student of mindfulness meditation and serves on the Board of Directors and faculty of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. He teaches internationally about the application of mindfulness practice in psychotherapy and other fields, and maintains a private clinical practice in Lincoln, Massachusetts.

David Treleaven, PhD, is a writer, educator, and trauma professional working at the intersection of mindfulness and trauma. He is the author of the acclaimed book Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness and founder of the Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness (TSM) Community—a group of practitioners committed to setting a standard of care through mindfulness-based practices, interventions, and programs.

David focuses on offering mindfulness providers with the knowledge and tools they require to meet the needs of those struggling with trauma. Through workshops, keynotes, podcasts, and online education, he is closely engaged with current empirical research to inform best practices.

His work has been adopted into multiple mindfulness teacher training programs around the world, including UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, the Engaged Mindfulness Institute, and Bangor University’s MA in Mindfulness program in the UK.

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Dr. Christopher Willard, PsyD, is a psychologist and educational consultant based in Boston, specialising in mindfulness for adolescents and young adults. He has been practising meditation for more than 20 years and is a sought-after speaker, presenting at TEDx conferences and leading workshops internationally.

Dr. Willard published three books; Child’s Mind (2010), Growing Up Mindful (2016), and Raising Resilience (2017), and co-authored eight other books for parents, professionals and children, along with six sets of cards and therapeutic games, available in more than 10 languages. His thoughts have also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org and elsewhere. He teaches at Harvard Medical School and Wesleyan University.

Amy Fang is a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher trained by Bangor University and a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) course trained by Oxford Mindfulness Foundation. Amyholds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Monash University, Australia, and brings over 35 years of management experience from MNCs. She specializes in integrating mindfulness practices with workplace leadership, supporting professionals in managing stress, enhancing focus, and strengthening emotional resilience. Bilingual in English and Mandarin, she conducts courses in both languages.

方爱英老师 (Amy) 是一位由 Bangor University 培训的正念减压疗法（Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, MBSR）教师。她也完成了牛津正念中心为期一年的正念认知疗法（Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy）的教师培训课程。Amy拥有澳大利亚 Monash University 的辅导心理学硕士学位，并在企业界有逾35年的管理经验，擅长将正念实践与职场领导力结合，帮助专业人士应对压力、提升专注力与情绪韧性。

Thomas is a former corporate executive in a multinational firm with over 30 years of experience spanning general management, marketing, human resources, and sales. His years in corporate leadership have given him deep insight into workplace dynamics, performance, and well-being.

Discovering mindfulness was a turning point that inspired Thomas to pivot towards a new mission—to support others in leading healthier, more purposeful lives. He is now a mindfulness teacher at Brahm Centre and a trained Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) teacher, by the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation.

Ms. Carmen Kee has been an MOE educator for over 12 years. Experiencing stress-related health issues in her late twenties led her to explore mindfulness as a mode of therapy. It has helped improve her well-being, personal and work relationships, and changed her perspective on life. She is now passionate about sharing the benefits with others. Carmen is now a qualified Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy course teacher trained by Oxford Mindfulness Foundation (UK) and is also a certified teacher in adult and children yoga.

Felicia is a Brahm Centre mindfulness teacher and an EMCC (European Mentoring & Coaching Council) certified Master Coach and Coach Supervisor. Felicia is also a trained teacher of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course with the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation.

Felicia has 15 years in consulting and 20 years in leadership development for corporate executives. She is effectively bilingual and conducts courses in both English and Chinese languages. Having practiced mindfulness for 20 years—in roles as caregiver, single parent, daughter, and entrepreneur—Felicia regards mindfulness as the foundation of well-being and hopes to support more adults and seniors in cultivating mental resilience and mindfulness skills.

刘明明老师（Felicia）是百仁中心的兼职正念导师，同时也是EMCC（欧洲导师与教练协会）认证的大师级教练和教练督导。她也完成了牛津正念中心为期一年的正念认知疗法（MBCT-L）的培训老师课程。明明老师在咨询行业工作了15年，随后的20年专注在辅助企业高管的领导力发展与培训，能以英语和华语教授课程。

明明老师个人实践正念已有20年，无论是在生活中作为癌症临终家人的看护者、单亲家长和女儿的角色或在创业的道路上，正念练习都是安康和积极生活的基石。因为个人受益所以希望能支持更多人，尤其是成年人和长者察觉在一个外在环境不受控的环境中，选择心智的安康，一起锻炼正念的技能。

Christina Liew is a qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher, trained by the Brown University School of Public Health. She is also trained to teach Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) through the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation.

Formerly the Head of Mindfulness Programs at Brahm Centre, Christina conducted mindfulness programs for diverse communities across the healthcare, education, government, and corporate sectors.

Christina’s passion for mindfulness stems from her personal journey of using mindful parenting to heal and strengthen her relationship with her sons. This experience continues to inspire her to help others nurture stronger connections, better communication, and compassionate awareness.

She is a graduate from Nanyang Technological University and has served as an Associate Lecturer at a local Polytechnic.

Mee Thoo is a qualified chartered accountant who served in many multinational companies, including as Head of Finance for Asia-Pacific and Middle East. She embraced mindfulness to navigate the complex challenges and maintain balance amidst demanding leadership responsibilities.

She has completed her training in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) with the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation. She now integrates her professional acumen with proven mindfulness strategies to help individuals build resilience, enhance focus and clarity to sustain peak performance.

Yeow Ling is a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Mindfulness Foundation Course adjunct teacher at Brahm Centre. Yeow Ling hold a Master’s degree in educational psychology, and graduate diplomas in education and psychotherapy.

He is a school leader with over 20 years of experience in the education sector. His training and experience have enabled him to integrate evidence-based mindfulness practices to support teachers, students and leaders to cultivate resilience, calm and clarity.

[Our Adj. Mindfulness Trainers - Banner] Tan Chew Ping

Chew Ping is a mindfulness teacher at Brahm Centre. She is now a trained Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Life teacher by Oxford Mindfulness Foundation.

Chew Ping has benefited much from Brahm Centre’s Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction courses and retreats.  She has been practicing mindfulness for 3 years, and this has contributed to her wellbeing and improved relationships with her loved ones.

Chew Ping has a wealth of leadership experience, having held senior C-suite positions in the Civil Service and the Preschool Education Sector.  She understands the demands of corporate life and the pressures faced by corporate leaders, working professionals, teachers and parents. She is keen to share the benefits of mindfulness, and how it can support others to lead happier and healthier lives.

our trainers

(Click on the photos to view bio.)

Adj A/Prof Angie Chew

Mindfulness Principal

May Chng

Senior Manager

Lily Gan

Senior Counsellor

Hsueh Ya Wen

Educator

our international adjunct trainers

(Click on the photos to view bio.)

Dr Judson Brewer

Psychiatrist & Neuroscientist @ Brown University, Author

Dr Sara Lazar

NeuroscientistAssociate Professor @ Harvard Medical School

Dr Ronald Siegel

Professor, Psychology @ Harvard Medical School Psychotherapist Author

Dr David Treleaven

Mindfulness & Trauma ExpertAuthor

Dr Christopher Williard

Adjunct Faculty Member @ Harvard Medical SchoolClinical PsychologistConsultant and Author

our adjunct mindfulness trainers

(Click on the photos to view bio.)

Amy Fang

Senior Corporate Executive

Thomas Irawan

Senior Corporate Executive

Carmen Kee

Educator

Felicia Lauw

Executive Coach & Supervisor

Christina Liew

Hwa Mee Thoo

Senior Corporate Executive & Chartered Accountant

Ng Yeow Ling

Educator School Leader

Tan Chew Ping

Senior Executive

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Neuroscientist
Associate Professor @ Harvard Medical School

Professor, Psychology @ Harvard Medical School Psychotherapist
Author

Mindfulness & Trauma Expert
Author

Adjunct Faculty Member @ Harvard Medical School
Clinical Psychologist
Consultant and Author

Senior Corporate Executive
& Chartered Accountant

Educator
School Leader