Magazine May/Jun 2019

International Women’s Day A balanced world is a better world. The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is #BalanceforBetter, and over 100 women from the American and Canadian communities in Singapore came together for an evening of female empowerment. Jointly hosted by The American Club, American Association of Singapore, American Women’s Association and Canadian Association of Singapore, and held at The Club’s Galbraith Ballroom, the evening kicked off with an exciting performance by the AWA choir featuring a repertoire of songs in multiple languages. The crowd was then transfixed by a beautiful dance honoring three Hindu goddesses performed by Soumee De Girotra, professional banker and co-founder of Odissi dancers. The two keynote speakers Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath (US Chargé d’Affaires) and Tan Su Shan (DBS Bank and NMP 2012-2014) shared their personal struggles at the workplace and in the family, and how they achieved balance with the multiple hats they juggle. Next, our 5 panel speakers Aliza Knox (Cloudflare), Christina Liew (Lean In Singapore Chapter), Lucienne Blessing (Singapore University of Technology and Design), Pamela Chng (Bettr Barista Academy) and Tin Pei Ling (Member of Parliament) discussed their experiences regarding gender in the workplace, and the ongoing challenges of achieving balance between their work and personal lives.

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The evening culminated in a fantastic lucky draw – congratulations to the winners!

Sharon Lau - Diamond bracelet by M&B Private Jewelers worth $1,320 Antonella Zanatti - 3D2N Stay for 2 at Wadari Retreat Villa Ubud, Bali worth $730 Mei Okamoto - Ascot bracelet by Fervor Montréal worth $550

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