A/P Jennifer Teoh

“The most meaningful work is not done alone — it is done together. When professionals from every discipline choose to bring their skills to the social service sector, they become part of something far greater than any single role: a collective force that lifts up the most vulnerable in our society and reminds them that they are not forgotten.”

Adjunct Associate Professor Jennifer Teoh has spent the past 29 years at the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), where she currently serves as Director-General of Social Welfare, Director-General of Professional Services, and Chief Psychologist.

Jennifer is a registered forensic psychologist with extensive expertise in the assessment and treatment of families and youth across child protection and justice systems. Her work has contributed to shaping professional standards, translating policy into practice, and equipping social service practitioners with the skills and knowledge to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. She has also served as an Adjunct Associate Professor at NUS for the past 15 years.

Jennifer believes that the most vulnerable in society deserve the very best that professionals could offer collectively. She emphasised the importance of providing coordinated, compassionate and evidence-informed support to those facing challenges such as poverty, trauma, mental health difficulties and social isolation. As a Board member, she hopes to champion professional expertise, foster cross-sector collaboration, and keep the needs of those served at the heart of decision-making.

Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) from the National University of Singapore and a Master of Psychology (Forensic) from the University of New South Wales, Australia.