Josh Lye, Executive Director
Josh Lye joined SADeaf on 16 September 2024. He brings with him extensive leadership experience in the nonprofit and social service sector, having overseen people and culture, organisational leadership, operations, partnerships and communications. Before this, Josh spent more than a decade in journalism, managing global news coverage and newsroom teams in Singapore and abroad.
Ernest Lee, Director (Operations)
Ernest Lee joined SADeaf on 12 August 2024. With over 15 years of leadership experience in the public service and further work in the charity sector, he has wide experience in organisational excellence, corporate services, development and governance. Ernest finds fulfilment in helping others, having also volunteered as a mentor. He also previously served as a Senior National Business Excellence Assessor.
Alvan Yap, Assistant Director (Education)
Alvan Yap rejoined SADeaf on 3 March 2025. Over the past 25 years, he has worked as a special education teacher, an editor in the publishing industry and a playwright for theatre productions. He has also held roles in management, advocacy and corporate communications in the social service sector.