Beverley Choo

Beverley choo

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Co-founder of GreenCheck | Development at Mongabay | GFC Spark Fund Panellist

  • Education

    • Ciee council on international educational exchange

      2019 - 2019
      Summer intensive spanish language spanish language a/a/a

      The Summer Intensive Spanish Language programme is taught in Spanish at the CIEE Global Institute – Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is complemented with co-curricular activities designed to increase intercultural understanding. Funded by the Santander International Experience Scholarship (by Santander Group and Yale-NUS College).

    • Yale university

      2021 - 2021
      Yale visiting international student program 3.85/4.0

      Courses:- ENGL 295/AFST 295: Postcolonial Ecologies- HIST 344/AFST 344: African Independence: A Cup of Plenty or a Poisoned Chalice?- EVST 234: Field Science: Environment & Sustainability- HSAR 487/ER&M 384: Art in the Anthropocene

    • Yale-nus college

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor of arts - ba environmental studies cum laude / nus highest distinction

      - Student Engagement team member and Climate Justice organising member, Fossil Free Yale-NUS (2020-current)- Organising Member, Intersectional Environmentalism Collective (2020-current)- Member, Yale-NUS Scuba Environments Association (YNSEA) (2018-present)- Organiser/Facilitator, Chili Padi Academy (2019)- Organiser, Kingfishers for Consent (2019)- Member, Society of Latinx (SOL) (2019)- Member, Women's Football (2018-2019)- Member, Yale-NUS Effective Altruism (YEA)… Show more - Student Engagement team member and Climate Justice organising member, Fossil Free Yale-NUS (2020-current)- Organising Member, Intersectional Environmentalism Collective (2020-current)- Member, Yale-NUS Scuba Environments Association (YNSEA) (2018-present)- Organiser/Facilitator, Chili Padi Academy (2019)- Organiser, Kingfishers for Consent (2019)- Member, Society of Latinx (SOL) (2019)- Member, Women's Football (2018-2019)- Member, Yale-NUS Effective Altruism (YEA) (2018) Show less

    • Temasek junior college

      2016 - 2017
      A levels arts 90 rank points (aaa/a)

      Activities and Societies: Students’ Council (Outreach Director), Football Girls

    • Yale university

      2021 - 2021
      Summer session policy analysis and program design for justice and sustainability a
  • Experience

    • Public service division

      Feb 2018 - Apr 2018
      Intern, chief hr officer's office

      - Coordinated inter-agency team for refreshed Public Sector HR Competency Framework- Contributed original ideas in the design of HR Performance Dashboard & Competency Framework- Analysed & communicated findings from market research conducted to support decision-making - Spearheaded inter-department luncheon in celebration of UN International Day of Forests

    • Essec asia-pacific

      May 2018 - Jul 2018
      Intern, career services

      - Assisted department head in business development and liaison with potential partners- Connected and forged partnerships with almost 50 new clients across several industries, including healthcare, luxury goods, management consulting, & technology- Collaborated with marketing department and senior managers to design and produce marketing materials (i.e. Career Services kakemono and website) - Collaborated with HR department to craft refreshed employee performance appraisal process- First contact person for student enquiries (e.g. internships & employment opportunities, etc.)- Provided administrative support for career advisors Show less

    • Yale-nus college

      Oct 2018 - Jul 2020

      - Mentor peers and serve as a peer resource on topics of well-being, grounded in the four pillars of balance, compassion, self-awareness, and gratitude- Plan and execute wellness-related initiatives (e.g. World Mental Health Day, Sleep Challenge, Wellness Pledge Campaign, Disability Day, related dialogues)- Role model holistic well-being within the Yale-NUS community- Receive training under the R.I.C.E Mental Health Mentorship Training Programme - Assist in other Dean of Students Wellness office initiatives as assigned Show less

      • Summer Research Student

        May 2020 - Jul 2020
      • Peer Educator, Kingfishers for Consent

        Jan 2020 - May 2020
      • Wellness Committee

        Oct 2018 - May 2020
    • Alam sehat lestari (asri) x yale-nus college

      Apr 2020 - Oct 2020
      Planetary health kit developer

      - Created the Planetary Health Resource for Environmental Development (PHRED), a low-cost, open-source environmental health testing kit to measure and increase the efficiency of ASRI's planetary health programmes- Directed the design and assembly of the kit by contributing expertise in subject area of planetary health by considering the context of Borneo, Indonesia and isolating relevant key environmental health indicators- Coordinated an international team of programme managers, conservation experts, engineers, and photographers- Designed logo for the PHRED kit Show less

    • Effective altruism singapore

      Aug 2020 - Oct 2020
      Undergraduate fellow

      Selected as a fellow for the inaugural Arete Fellowship organized by Effective Altruism Singapore. Fellows are equipped with decision-making tools and knowledge in Effective Altruism priority areas (e.g. global health & development, animal welfare, far future existential risks, etc.), and are trained to develop plans for and pursue high-impact career paths.

    • Greencheck

      Sept 2020 - now
      Co-founder, operations lead

      🌱 Enabling decolonial & community-led climate action 🌱 - Lead and coordinate international team of 17 volunteers and core team members- Oversee the operations, supporter relations, fundraising, and HR activities of the organisation- Ensure commitment to organisation’s key values of decoloniality & equity, intersectionality & solidarity, transparency, and efficacy

    • Health in harmony

      Oct 2020 - Feb 2021
      Planetary health education intern

      - Redesign online Planetary Health education portal to be more inclusive by incorporating decolonial and indigenous perspectives and language into the curriculum - Conduct research on Planetary Health, Indigenous knowledge, decolonial thought, and collaborative/participatory knowledge creation and sharing techniques- Write outreach material, social media and marketing content, orientation guides, paperwork, and other participant materials as needed

    • Sustain point consulting group

      Dec 2020 - Mar 2021
      Consultant

      Sustain Point is a consulting organisation that services clients in the technology, sustainability, and innovation industries. SPCG is made of international university students and young professionals who are passionate about consulting and value critical thinking. We help our clients with services such as marketing, strategy, business development, graphic design, product design, data analytics, and research.

    • Quantedge advancement initiative

      Feb 2021 - Apr 2021
      Research intern (climate change action)

      - Conduct landscape scans and research climate change interventions in Southeast Asia, their gaps, (cost-)effectiveness, and growth potential - Conduct landscape scans and research climate action philanthropic efforts in Southeast Asia, their gaps, (cost-)effectiveness, and funding opportunities - Evaluate and recommend interventions and/or partnerships that QAI could engage in to address the identified gaps and opportunities

    • Girl rising

      Aug 2021 - Dec 2022
      Future rising fellow

      The Future Rising Fellows program is a virtual fellowship for young activists working on environmental justice storytelling with a focus on women and girls. I am a part of the inaugural cohort of 11 Fellows that represent 10 countries around the world. My project told the story of a youth Indigenous activist and her journey studying abroad, which gave her a more holistic understanding of the climate crisis, while raising complex questions of identity and belonging.Over six months, each Fellow will create a piece of narrative work (short film, photo essay, long article, podcast etc.) about gender and environmental justice in their community. Through their storytelling, we will create a diverse and multi-layered body of knowledge about how the drivers and impacts of climate change intersect with girls’ education and gender equity. We will also highlight the inventive and courageous ways that girls are tackling the effects of climate change in vulnerable communities worldwide. Show less

    • Kowabunga! global pte. ltd.

      Feb 2022 - May 2022
      Assistant ranger

      - Support the execution of outdoor education activities for children aged 7-11 years old at The Grange, an international primary school in Singapore.

    • Asia philanthropy circle

      Mar 2022 - Dec 2022
      Associate (climate collective)

      - Plan and execute programmes for the Climate Collective - Mobilise resources to meet Climate Collective members' needs and interests- Establish and maintain new collaborative partnerships with aligned organisations- Support other projects at Asia Philanthropy Circle as needed

    • Global fund for children

      Aug 2023 - Mar 2024
      Southeast asia climate spark fund youth panellist

      I am part of a team of 15 youth panellists from Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore working together to establish a new regional fund that will provide small grants and support to youth-led groups working on creating solutions for environmental challenges, including climate change and community resilience in Thailand and Vietnam.

    • Mongabay

      Aug 2023 - now
      Foundation relations assistant

      - Supports all aspects of institutional foundation fundraising, including strategy development and cultivation, to achieve revenue goals across Mongabay.- Manages large, complex proposals and ensures effective stewardship of grants and concept notes.- Supports the Development team manage higher-level donor relationships. - Collects and analyzes grant data, gathers supporting information for proposals and LOIs, and drafts first drafts of materials for development team members for current and potential funders.- Works closely with Prospect Research Analyst to identify and qualify leads.- Manages Mongabay materials in an online repository that assists other team members in their own communication with donors about Mongabay’s work. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Open water diver

      Padi
      May 2018
    • Climate change, risks, and challenges

      Wwf
      Apr 2018
      View certificate certificate
    • Padi rescue diver

      Padi
      Mar 2024
    • Advanced open water diver

      Padi
      May 2022
    • University of pennsylvania, sp2pennx: corporate social responsibility (csr): a strategic approach

      Edx
      Jul 2019
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Beverley Choo
      Summer Academic Scholarship - May 2021 Scholarship to the amount of SGD 5,000 awarded to support my participation in Yale Summer Session, EVST S253 Policy Analysis and Program Design for Justice and Sustainability
    • Awarded to Beverley Choo
      Yale-NUS Gender-Inequality Hackathon 2019: Finalist Yale-NUS Women in Policy Nov 2019 The Yale-NUS Gender-Inequality Hackathon 2019 challenged teams of four to provide the best solution for professional workplace gender inequality. By the end of the day, teams had to produce a report diagnosing the issue and providing suggested solutions to a distinguished panel of judges. My team's proposal report was part of the top three reports chosen by the judges.
    • Awarded to Beverley Choo
      Santander International Experience Scholarship Santander Group Apr 2019 The Santander International Experience Scholarship dispersed by Santander Universities Global Division, Banco Santander will support up to one hundred students, identified by the College, for international exchanges, language study, internships and opportunities where they can make a meaningful contribution to a local community.
    • Awarded to Beverley Choo
      Global Leader Scholarship Yale-NUS College Jul 2018 Merit-based scholarships are awarded in order to recognize the exceptional qualities of students entering Yale-NUS. Those qualities range from academics to music, sports, debate and more. Merit scholarships are awarded in recognition of all the student has accomplished and all they will bring to the Yale-NUS community.
    • Awarded to Beverley Choo
      2017 JC2 Subject Awards Temasek Junior College May 2018 - Top Student for H1 General Paper - Top Student for H1 Mathematics
    • Awarded to Beverley Choo
      ACE Award for Holistic Excellence Temasek Junior College May 2018 The ACE Awards, inaugurated in 2018, are presented to students in recognition of holistic excellence in their studies and leadership. Recipients of this award reflect the Desired Outcomes of a TJCian: An Active Learner, A Caring and Committed Citizen and An Ethical Leader of Self and Others.
    • Awarded to Beverley Choo
      Ho Mun Trophy - Best Arts Student Award Temasek Junior College May 2018 The Ho Mun Trophy for academic excellence is presented to the top JC2 student in the Arts stream.
    • Awarded to Beverley Choo
      MOE Edusave Awards Ministry of Education - Edusave Good Progress Award 2017- Edusave Character Award 2017- Edusave Award for Achievement, Good Leadership and Service (EAGLES) 2015- Edusave Certificate of Academic Achievement 2015- Edusave Scholarship 2014
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by SPD on Jan 2018
      SPDAssociated with Beverley Choo
    • Volunteer

      Issued by M1 Singapore Fringe Festival on Jan 2018
      M1 Singapore Fringe FestivalAssociated with Beverley Choo