for most of her adult life, Rachel Ong has dedicated herself to helping the less fortunate and people from disadvantaged groups who need guidance and support.
So, it’s not surprising to learn that she started a youth development initiative called Trybe in her late 20s, and in 2007, a learning and consulting company called Rohei. Two years ago, she was elected Member of Parliament (MP), representing the Telok Blangah ward of West Coast GRC. In 2021, she started the Telok Blangah Mentoring Club, for 10-to-17-year-olds in her ward.
Empathy and kindness are at the centre of everything that Rachel does. And the 50-year-old believes that we are all capable of making a positive difference in our community, and that you don’t need to serve in government or start a charity in order to change lives for the better, bring a smile to someone’s face or create
