Careers after LKYSPP
Graduates from LKYSPP are united by a common passion for public service, a dedication to serve, and a desire to play their part in shaping their country’s future. Upon graduation, many return to advance careers in public policy, government and multilateral institutions. In addition, many of our graduates also pursue careers in the private and non-profit sectors, taking on roles in public affairs, consulting, management, policy management, etc.
The careers that our graduates pursue reflect their international perspective and the LKYSPP's mission to improve and transform the lives of the people they serve in both the public and private sectors for a more sustainable world. Skilled in policy analysis, research and evaluation as well as in public management and leadership, they contribute to the public good through their work in a wide variety of fields, such as economic development, social policy, finance, international relations and infrastructure.
Career Journeys of LKYSPP Graduates
Public Service and Government
Maria Anthonette Velasco Allones (MPM 2006): Currently the Chief Operating Officer of the Philippine Tourism Board, read about Tonette’s distinguished career in public service here.
Amar Patnaik (MPM 2011): From policy to politics in India. Read his story here.
Cui Fuqiang (MPM 2015): Making a difference as an international civil servant at the World Health Organisation. Read his story here.
Trade, Technology and Business
Do Nhu Quynh (MPP 2009), Visa https://www.linkedin.com/in/do-nhu-quynh-01102a37/
Sam Wempe (MPP 2019), Aptiv https://www.linkedin.com/in/samwempe/
Amrita Nair (MPP 2013) PayPal https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrita-v-nair-0191795a/
Winston Tan Hongwei (MIA 2019) SOE in China, Huafa Group https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/news-events/news/details/life-after-the-mia-embrace-the-unknown
Geng Jing https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/news-events/news/details/today's-preparation-tomorrow's-achievement
Sam Glatman https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/news-events/news/details/brightening-smiles
Consulting
Le Bingying (MPP 2014), KPMG: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bingyingle/
Loo Jia Jeen (MPP 2013), FTI Consulting: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jia-jeen-loo-6952746a/
John Mannion (MPP 2010), Accenture: https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/news-events/news/details/work-that-matters---impacting-public-sector-through-private-sector-work
Education and Research
Patrya Pratama (MPP 2014): From Teach for Indonesia, and the Ministry of Education and Culture, to CEO of non-profit Inspirasi. Read about his journey here.
Aditi and Robotix https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/news-events/news/details/overcoming-systemic-prejudice-systematically
Anita Chandrasekhar (MPP 2012), Teach for America: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-chandrasekhar-96870a3/
International Development
YPP https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/news-events/news/details/joining-the-young-professionals'-programme-a-higher-calling
Apala at the World Bank https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/news-events/news/details/career-journey-into-the-world-bank-group-singapore
Jack Sim https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/news-events/news/details/greater-success-greater-ambitions
Graduate Employment Outcomes
LKYSPP graduates have gone on to embark on fulfilling career paths in a variety of sectors and industries all over the world. Read on to discover their employment outcomes: