Grace Tam Yee Lu

Since 2004, Grace Tham has been rising up the ranks in the Girl Guides Association. She started out as a communications executive for the Malaysian branch, but has since claimed the role as a senior member in the global team, epitomising the power she instils in her girls.

As a Senior Member of the Strategic Partnerships division, Grace has driven the company’s fundrasing bids, supporting stakeholders to input into the funding proposals and negotiating with potential donors to develop new partnerships for the organisation. The global role has given her access to collaborate with both local and international parties such as the United Nations and other government agencies, corporations, non-profits and high-profile individuals. It also provided the platform for communications and advocacy pertaining to the empowerment of women.

Prior to her current role, Grace was the Head of the Asia Pacific Region, and her understanding of the cultures was what catapulted her work to its international standard. That said, what remains a consistent effort throughout her duration in Girl Guides is her contribution to building the capacity of youth and adults in governance and management, leadership, programme design and delivery.

Most recently, Grace was the largest giver for the World Association of Girls Guides & Girl Scouts’ Giving Day, raising a whopping $190,704.