Cecilia Susai

Cecilia Susai is a Registered Counsellor and mental-health advocate, currently serving at Tun Tan Cheng Lock Nursing College, Assunta Hospital. Dedicated to the well-being of student nurses, she creates safe and compassionate spaces where young people can explore emotions, build resilience, and find hope. Through therapy rooms, stress-relief activities, and group programs, she has transformed counseling into a meaningful and approachable experience. With over 15 years in social work and education, Cecilia previously managed programs at the Educational Welfare and Research Foundation Malaysia, including English for Juniors, while offering counseling support. During the pandemic, she extended her service by providing free tele-counseling to vulnerable communities. As Co-Founder of Pavilius Legacy Education & Training, she has conducted numerous youth and children’s development trainings. From this initiative, she founded Pavilius Little Learners, which delivers fun-learning recovery programs for children who missed preschool during the pandemic. Her advocacy for fun-learning as a post-pandemic solution was further recognized when she published her article “COVID-19: Fun Learning is the Solution” at the APPGM SDG Conference 2024. Cecilia is also active as a speaker and panelist on mental health and education recovery, engaging in community webinars, school workshops, and conferences. She also organizing empowerment camps for youth and women.
Her lifelong mission is to serve communities in need, offering free counseling and developing training materials on emotional intelligence and stress management. Guided by the belief that true happiness comes from giving more, Cecilia embodies the spirit of a changemaker, committed to helping others discover their potential and thrive in both education and life.

To me, making an impact means touching lives in a way that helps people feel seen, supported, and hopeful. Whether through counseling, fun-learning programs, or community initiatives, impact is about empowering children, students, and families to heal, grow, and thrive. It is the joy of seeing someone regain confidence and move forward with strength that defines true impact for me.