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Bernise Ang is Principal and Methodology Lead of Zeroth Labs, an experimental research lab and consultancy which uncovers behavioural insights and applies them to public policy issues. They serve governments from developing countries and multilateral agencies such as the UN; blending methods from anthropology, data, design and other fields to co-create new forms of services, products and to innovate new business models.

Bernise’s consulting work spans sectors such as Environment, Airline, Sanitation, Consumer Technology, Youth, Higher Education, Healthcare, and Public Services. Although trained in psychology, her work at Zeroth involves playing alchemist of multiple disciplines to tackle complex problems.

She is a TEDx speaker, and has been featured in Financial Times among others for her work. She has also been a speaker and/or guest lecturer at Harvard Kennedy and Business Schools, Columbia School of International and Public Affairs, Georgetown McCourt School of Public Policy, South by SouthWest (SXSW), United Nations Development Programme, and others.

Bernise had a previous life in finance, in private equity and in M&A. She was also engaged in international policy work for 4 years with the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (UN CSD), where her efforts also contributed to the official recognition of Youth as a constituent stakeholder at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Bernise is an Emeritus Board member of the International Youth Foundation, YouthActionNet Award & Fellowship recipient, and Asia21 Young Leader of the Asia Society and Board Director of the International Young Professionals Foundation. She was also named Woman of the Year in Singapore in 2011.

Quick Musings with Bernise

What are your fondest memories of RGS?

Bernise: Being in the band! Training under Mr Luk our band conductor, and supported by Mrs Edith See, was a character-moulding and soul-growing time. I remember how we would play one phrase over and over again, just to get it right, and when I had my braces on (I play the trumpet) it was sometimes painful.. But when you hear the different parts coming together, it all makes sense.

What exciting topics are you going to share with us?

Bernise: Will talk about my journey from private equity to nonprofit to social innovation consultancy…Welcome to take suggestions on topics, too!

Join Bernise and fellow RGS friends to muse about changing the world or reminisce about your RGS days over tea!

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