“If we can raise awareness about the unconscious biases that every one of us has, and if that can lead to changed behaviour—one individual, one department of an organisation at a time—then I think that this small spark will make for better workplaces and, ultimately, better lives.”
Pauline is a lawyer by training with a Master’s in Law from Harvard University, bringing rigorous legal acumen and deep empathy to her work in workplace harassment and discrimination. She practised corporate law at one of Singapore’s Big Four law firms before joining Nanyang Business School as a member of faculty, where she introduced the Harvard Negotiation method and led workshops at undergraduate and MBA levels for more than a decade.
At Catalyse, Pauline specialises in drafting and reviewing workplace anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies tailored to each organisation’s needs, and in conducting trauma-informed investigations. As a member of the Association of Corporate Investigators, she brings a thorough understanding of best practices in sensitive case handling – ensuring that every investigation is conducted with fairness, rigour and care for all parties involved.
In training and facilitation, Pauline draws on her background in education to create collaborative learning environments where knowledge is co-created rather than merely imparted. A long-time member of AWARE, she is committed to the values of gender equality and inclusion.
Outside work, Pauline volunteers with ReadAble, supporting literacy for children from less privileged backgrounds, and serves as a Board Member of Wild Rice, one of Singapore’s leading theatre companies.