Josh Lye, Executive Director
Josh Lye joined SADeaf as Executive Director in September 2024. Josh has spent the second half of his career in senior leadership positions in the nonprofit and social service space, involved in areas such as people and culture, organisational leadership, operations, partnerships and communications. This follows more than a decade in journalism handling global news coverage and newsroom management in Singapore and abroad.
Ernest Lee, Deputy Director
Ernest Lee joined SADeaf as Deputy Director on 12 Aug 2024. He has wide experience in Organisation Excellence, Corporate Services, Corporate Development and Governance-related work. He was a Director in the public service for more than 15 years and was with another charity before joining SADeaf. He finds satisfaction in helping others and had volunteered as a mentor before. Ernest was also a Senior National Business Excellence Assessor.
Alvan Yap, Assistant Director
Alvan Yap joined SADeaf as Assistant Director on 3 March 2025. Over the past 25 years, Alvan has worked as a special education teacher, an editor in the publishing industry and a playwright for theatre productions. He has also performed roles in management, advocacy and corporate communications in the social service sector.