An academic lawyer with expertise in International human rights, humanitarian, and refugee law, Su brings a wealth of experience in research and advocacy. With a background spanning both legal practice and academia, she transitioned from her role as a member of the Malaysian Bar to impactful work with UNHCR Malaysia, followed by teaching positions in reputable educational institutions.
Su holds a Master of Laws degree in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law from the University of Malaya, where her focus lay on the rights of Rohingya refugee children in Malaysia. Her commitment to social justice is further evidenced by her tenure at Tenaganita, an NGO dedicated to assisting workers facing exploitation and discrimination.
In her recent roles, Su has demonstrated adaptability and resilience, transitioning from independent contracting with Impactt to a full-time position, where she gained invaluable experience in ethical trade business management. Despite facing a career transition in 2023, Su seized the opportunity to contribute to social accountability efforts as a Worker Engagement Specialist at Ulula, leveraging technology to promote human rights adherence in global supply chains.
Su's career trajectory underscores her dedication to advancing human rights and her eagerness to embrace new challenges and opportunities for growth.
● Led deployment of digital worker voice programs at workplaces in Singapore and Malaysia
● Led supplier platform training and technical support
● Led case management of grievances in programs that have a digital grievance
mechanism - liaising and collaborating with suppliers and brands
● Provided investigation and remediation support if requested by brands
● Supported the development and updating of supplier and worker onboarding materials
● Managed regular communication with supplier management - from program introduction to status check-ins
● Liaised with internal stakeholders including Senior Manager, Programs and Advisory services, Program Managers and Implementation Team to ensure effective deployment
● Gathered client and supplier feedback and ideas to inform platform advancements
●Consistently met deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality work output in fast-paced environments.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
- Successfully completed Worker Interviewer Training in April 2021
- Successfully completed a Project Management Course on Google in 2023
- Successfully completed SA 8000 self learning course in April 2024