Experience

Langit Collective

• Malaysia
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder & CEO

  • Dec 2015 - Present

  Langit aspires to bridge urban and rural economies. Langit promotes unique and heirloom agricultural produce by smallholder farmers from East Malaysia to larger markets. Our products are sourced directly from farmers and procured at a fair price - a minimum of 35% of the retail proceeds go directly to the farmers. We further curate intentional experiential trips to these villages to bring consumers further upstream to understand and appreciate the artistry that goes into the planting and production of these quality products. The Langit experience truly extends beyond our products. Our Mission 1. Improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in rural communities through the increased market and economic opportunities. 2. Achieve sustainable farming practices within our farming communities through the adoption of chemical-free farming methods, use of appropriate technology and betterment of the environment. Langit's story started with the four founders who worked as rural community organizers. They traveled extensively in rural areas building gravity-fed-water systems for rural communities. While they were executing a project in the Lawas Highlands, their stay with the local host family grew into a familial bond. They were each given a Lun Bawang name, Aco (Sun), Udan (Rain), Bulan (Moon) and Gituen (Star) as an initiation into the local community. As they lived among the rural communities, they felt their plight. There is so much potential in the people and the place. Yet, so little has been tapped for the betterment of the community. Hence, Langit Collective was founded to create a sustainable economic ecosystem in the rural areas. Langit (The Sky) being the common element that gave rise to the founders' Lun Bawang names.



Impian Malaysia

• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Rural Outreach Coordinator

  • Oct 2013 - Mar 2018

  Impian Malaysia espouses the ideals of 'Malaysian Malaysia' – a Malaysia for all regardless of gender, age, race and religion. More than 50 years after independence, the indigenous peoples remain the poorest and most marginalised in the country. Many of these Orang Asal households still live without clean piped water, electricity and basic road access, making access to education out of reach of many indigenous children. Impian Malaysia carry out projects to uplift these communities. Projects include gravity-fed water systems, micro-hydro systems, basic roads, solar lights, medical and education camps. We involve the participation of volunteers in our projects to foster a sense of unity and solidarity among Malaysians. We believe that by encouraging volunteerism and community involvement, we can instill the spirit of nation-building especially among the younger generation.



GRID Alternatives

• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Fellow at Community Solutions Program

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  The Community Solutions Program is a professional leadership development program for the best and brightest community leaders worldwide. Community Solutions Fellows complete a four-month fellowship with a U.S. nonprofit organization or local government agency. Our Community Leadership Institute provides an integrated leadership curriculum and individualized coaching throughout the fellowship. Fellows return home to apply their new skills through a community action project. GRID Alternatives' vision is a successful transition to clean, renewable energy that includes everyone. Our mission is to make renewable energy technology and job training accessible to underserved communities. During the 4 months fellowship at GRID Colarado, Lilian has helped: • Developed program and curriculum for Elementary School Workshop for GRID Alternatives, Denver-to expose youth in grades K-8 to energy concepts, educate on energy efficiency and conservation, and introduce solar energy with engaging props and games. • Part of the organizing team of GRID Alternatives Colorado’s first-ever Women in Solar retreat- installing solar panels on a low income community solar array in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, a partnership with Yampa Valley Electric Association. • Participated in GRID Tribal Rooftop Solar Installation at Rosebud Sioux Tribe, South Dakota • Impact reporting for few major partners of GRID Alternatives Colorado such as Xcel Energy and Grand Valley Power ( Utilities) and City of Denver ( municipal partner) Lilian has also Implemented CSP follow on project back in Malaysia- organized a team to design and install solar lighting for over 30 households for the Murut community of Kampung Rayoh, Sabah.



MaGIC Social Enterprise Accelerator Program: Cohort 2

• Cyberjaya Malaysia

• Participant

  • Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

  The MaGIC Social Enterprise Accelerator Program is Malaysia's first accelerator program designed for Malaysian social enterpreneurs to grow and realise their ideas. The program is a 15 weeks program running from 25th April to 5th August 2016. Aspiring/Existing social entrepreneurs will run through a series of intensive and rigorous classes in order to transform ideas into scalable, impactful and structured actions The MaGIC Social Enterprise Accelerator Program is Malaysia's first accelerator program designed for Malaysian social enterpreneurs to grow and realise their ideas. The program is a 15 weeks program running from 25th April to 5th August 2016. Aspiring/Existing social entrepreneurs will run through a series of intensive and rigorous classes in order to transform ideas into scalable, impactful and structured actions



Raleigh International

• United Kingdom
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Logistics Coordinator + Project Manager

  • Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

  Raleigh International operates in Borneo, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Nepal and Tanzania, with permanent offices in these countries. Long-term partnerships have been established with local communities, NGOs and government departments, ensuring projects are needed and sustainable. Past countries have included Chile, Ghana, Namibia, Malaysia, Mongolia and Fiji. All volunteers are trained and supported to work alongside communities living in poverty. They work in remote, rural areas to improve access to safe water and sanitation, build community resilience, to sustainably manage natural resources and to protect vulnerable environments. This is carried out in a number of ways, through raising awareness of health and hygiene, sustainable farming methods, as well as construction of early childhood development centres, community buildings, rocket stoves and other infrastructure.



Green Chiropracic Centre

• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Chiropractor

  • 2009 - 2013

  • Specialized in acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions and sports-related injuries, cerebral palsy rehabilitation • Represented the practice to provide free consultation in public and company events • Conducted seminars/talk in public events as well as corporate company-organized health week events. • Specialized in acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions and sports-related injuries, cerebral palsy rehabilitation • Represented the practice to provide free consultation in public and company events • Conducted seminars/talk in public events as well as corporate company-organized health week events.