Lauren Yean Lee Ho
Experienced strategic philanthropy and humanitarian advisor
Singapore
Summary
Strategic advisor with over a decade of experience in international humanitarian affairs, program development, and stakeholder engagement across Southeast Asia and Europe. Proven track record in government relations, private philanthropy, donor management, and cross-sector partnerships. Legally trained with extensive work experience across multilateral organisations, INGOs, and the impact investment sector. Multilingual and culturally agile, I bring a deep understanding of regional geopolitics, development challenges, and philanthropic trends. Also an internationally published, award-winning author who has presented in multiple festivals, offering strong storytelling, public communication, and advocacy skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Special Advisor to the Regional Delegation
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
01.2022 - 07.2025
- Represented ICRC in Singapore, leading engagement with government, think tanks, academia, private sector and diplomatic missions.
- Advised on humanitarian diplomacy, international humanitarian law, and relevant geopolitical developments in Southeast Asia.
- Acted as strategic liaison, supporting program and policy discussions across multiple stakeholders
Regional Philanthropy Manager
Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
06.2015 - 09.2019
- Managed regional donor relations with high-net-worth individuals and institutional partners across Singapore, growing annual income to seven figures.
- Led the conception and delivery of high-impact public outreach initiatives, including film festivals, exhibitions, and humanitarian mapathons, to boost visibility and engagement.
- Provided strategic analysis of local political and policy trends affecting healthcare, humanitarian aid, and the nonprofit landscape.
- Oversaw office budgeting and contributed to global fundraising strategies, fostering best practice sharing across international teams.
Manager
Base of Pyramid (BoP) Convention
10.2013 - 09.2014
- Co-developed and launched the first global platform for base-of-the-pyramid-focused businesses and NGOs.
- Managed a multi-stakeholder team and achieved delegate attendance of 660+ from 50+ countries.
- Built partnerships across corporate, investor, and development actors.
Project Legal Advisor
Impact Investment Exchange Asia (IIX)
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Advised on regulatory framework and fund structuring for Asia’s first proposed social stock exchange, shaping early-stage strategic planning.
- Contributed to the development of frameworks for private placement platforms supporting impact investing initiatives.
Legal Counsel
Central Bank of Luxembourg
10.2011 - 11.2012
- Supported domestic and Eurosystem compliance duties.
- Part of the task force that set up the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation.
- Contributor to ECB Occasional Paper on Islamic Finance.
Junior Advisor
Arendt & Medernach
11.2009 - 09.2011
- Advised international clients on Luxembourg investment fund structuring.
Protection Assistant
UNHCR
10.2005 - 09.2007
- Conducted refugee status determination interviews and legal briefings
- Represented UNHCR in court monitoring and legal rights advocacy
Education
LLM - European Banking & Financial Law
Université Du Luxembourg
LuxembourgLLB (Hons) -
University of Sheffield
United KingdomSouth Australian Matriculation -
Taylor’s College
MalaysiaSkills
- Regional Program Strategy (Southeast Asia)
- Government, Donor & HNWI Engagement
- Humanitarian Affairs, Defence and Humanitarian Diplomacy & International Humanitarian Law
- Cross-Sectoral Partnerships
- Impact Measurement & ESG
- Strategic Communications & Events
- Fundraising & Proposal Development
Certification
Impact Measurement & Management for SDGs – Duke University (2025)
Other Notable Involvements
- Volunteer Legislative Assistant to MP Louis Ng, focused on environmental policy
- INSEAD Entrepreneurs Bootcamp Graduate (2016)
- Internationally published fiction author that has paneled literary festivals in the United States, Malaysia and Singapore
Timeline
Special Advisor to the Regional Delegation
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
01.2022 - 07.2025
Regional Philanthropy Manager
Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
06.2015 - 09.2019
Manager
Base of Pyramid (BoP) Convention
10.2013 - 09.2014
Project Legal Advisor
Impact Investment Exchange Asia (IIX)
01.2013 - 04.2013
Legal Counsel
Central Bank of Luxembourg
10.2011 - 11.2012
Junior Advisor
Arendt & Medernach
11.2009 - 09.2011
Protection Assistant
UNHCR
10.2005 - 09.2007
LLM - European Banking & Financial Law
Université Du Luxembourg
LLB (Hons) -
University of Sheffield
South Australian Matriculation -
Taylor’s College
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