The People Behind Our Work
Our work is made possible by a dedicated team of professionals, volunteers, and leaders who are committed to supporting children and families with care, integrity, and expertise.
Board of Directors
Our Board provides governance, oversight, and strategic direction to ensure accountability andlong-term sustainability.
Bernard Yee
Chairman
Bernard is a lawyer in private practice. During his university years, he served on the executive committee of the Catholic Students’ Society. Bernard has also served as a Lector and as a member of the Parish Pastoral Council at the Church of the Risen Christ.
Elizabeth Sulistio
Deputy Chairman
Elizabeth works full-time as an internal auditor in the banking industry and has served on the Board of Morning Star since April 2019. In her personal time, she volunteers in family life ministries, including Catholic Engaged Encounter and Couple Mentor Journey. She also serves in the choir ministry at the Church of St Teresa together with her family.Elizabeth is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA Australia) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from the University of Western Australia
Gerald Tan
Treasurer
Gerald holds a Bachelor of Arts (Specialised Honours) in Economics and Business from York University, Canada, and a Graduate Diploma in Financial Management from the Singapore Institute of Management. He is a Chartered Accountant (CA Singapore), a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), and a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), United Kingdom. Gerald works full-time as a Finance Manager in the petroleum industry.
Sharon (Ong) Goh
Secretary
Sharon is an in-house legal counsel with a strong focus on shipping and commodities. During her university years, she served as Honorary Secretary of the Singapore Society, where she helped foster and sustain a sense of Singaporean identity among students studying abroad. Sharon also contributes regularly to animal welfare organisations.
Gerard Seng
Board Member
Gerard is an experienced management consultant specialising in artificial intelligence and digital transformation initiatives, with extensive expertise in cost management solutions. He holds both Bachelor and Master of Commerce degrees from the University of Sydney and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).During his university years, Gerard also served as Vice-President of the Catholic Asian Students’ Society.
Judy Low
Board Member
Judy is a communications professional with experience in the technology and healthcare industries, before transitioning to the care sector in 2024. She previously served on the Board of Samaritans of Singapore from 2017 to 2024 and currently serves on its executive committee.
Kelvin Poon
Board Member
Kelvin is a lawyer in private practice and has served on the Board of Morning Star Community Services for the past nine years. While in university, he was a member of the executive committee of the Catholic Students’ Society. Kelvin previously served as a Board Member of Montfort Care.
Our Leadership Team
Meet the individuals who guide our vision and strategy, ensuring that our work remains impactful and aligned with our mission.
Mr Freddie Low
Executive Director
Ms Allison Saradetch
Manager
Communications and Development
Ms Agnes Yeo
Manager
Finance
Ms Trina Chia
Assistant Manager
Carenights & Aspire Programme
Ms Josephine Loh
Senior Training Manager
Family Wellness Division
Ms Yasodhaa Balakrishnan
Assistant Manager
Partnership Development
Ms Sherlee Choliluddin
Senior Manager
Corporate Services
Ms Zoe Tan
Manager
Programmes
Ms Sandy Koh
Senior Manager
Student Care Services