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Certification
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Tzen Wong

New York

Summary

Experienced professional in publishing, research and community outreach.Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders, delivering clear, concise reports that drive strategic decisions and support community-focused initiatives.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Advocate and Intepretor

Artists, Athletes and Activists
New York
05.2024 - Current
  • Engaged with diverse stakeholders and underserved communities within the organization's programme on Resources, Opportunities, Connections and Community (ROCC)
  • Advocated for community needs through outreach and engagement initiatives.
  • Organized volunteer opportunities to enhance community involvement and support.

Interview Report Writer

UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
Bangkok
10.2020 - 04.2024
  • Collaborated with UN Women programme teams and country offices including Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Nepal to enhance recruitment transparency.
  • Delivered writing assignments meeting established standards for clarity, conciseness, and style.

Managing Editor

Public Interest Intellectual Property Advisors
New York
12.2008 - 03.2011
  • Led three-year Ford Foundation-funded research project assessing impact of innovation policies on human development.
  • Coordinated multi-disciplinary team of researchers from academia, government, and private sector.
  • Co-edited multi-author volume on Intellectual Property and Human Development published by Cambridge University Press.

Vice President for Partnerships

PIIPA
New York
06.2006 - 12.2008
  • Facilitated technical assistance initiatives supporting government and non-profit sectors in developing nations to improve public health and food security.
  • Managed resource mobilization efforts and knowledge management
  • Collaborated with clients and stakeholders to design surveys and evaluate project outcomes effectively.

Senior Officer, National Society Monitoring

Secretariat of the International Federation of Red
Geneva
12.2000 - 05.2002
  • Implemented three-year National Society Self-Assessment program to enhance governance and development across 191 Red Cross/Red Crescent National Societies.
  • Collaborated with national entities and local stakeholders to design surveys and databases for baseline data collection.
  • Tracked performance in areas such as organizational development, gender mainstreaming, and disaster risk reduction.
  • Produced annual reports detailing governance structures and operations within global Red Cross/Crescent network.

Supported strengthening of governance and M&E systems through training on safeguarding principles and self-assessment standards.

Education

Master of Law -

University of Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom
06-1999

Bachelor of Laws (Hons) -

University of Buckingham
Buckingham, United Kingdom
06-1996

Visiting Student - Copyright and Information Technology

McGill University
Montreal, Canada
04-1995

Graduate Diploma in Social Sciences - Sociology And Development Economics

Flinders University of South Australia
Adelaide, Australia
02-1991

Bachelor of Arts And Social Sciences - Economics And English Literature

National University of Singapore
Singapore
05-1989

Skills

  • Editing and writing
  • Research
  • Publishing
  • Legal advice
  • Policy advocacy
  • Technical assistance
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
  • Knowledge management
  • Data analysis
  • Partnership development
  • Nonprofit management
  • Community outreach
  • Case management
  • Human resources
  • Direct services
  • Interpretation (English, French, Spanish, Chinese)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional

Accomplishments

  • Co-Editor for Cambridge University Press volume: Wong, T. and Dutfield, G. (eds.) 2010, Intellectual Property and Human Development, Cambridge University Press, New York.]
  • Author of scholarly article on 'Intellectual Property through the Lens of Human Development'.
  • Co-Author for highly cited article on preserving cultural heritage and expressions: Wong, T. and Fernandini, C. 2010. 'Traditional Cultural Expressions: Preservation and Innovation',
  • Contributor on other development-related research: Wong, T. 2004, ‘Intellectual Property Rights’ and ‘The Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property’ in Forsyth, T., Encyclopedia of International Development, Routledge Publishers 2004, London and New York.

Certification

Certificate in Writing and Communications (Creative Writing and Op-Eds), NYU School of Professional Studies, New York.

Certificate in Graphic Communication, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore.

Certificate on Infographics, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore.

Advanced Certificate in Adobe InDesign, Acadia Training, Singapore.

Certificate in Word Press/Website Creation, Equinet Academy, Singapore.

Certificate in Social Media Marketing, Singapore Institute of Retail Studies, Singapore.

Certificate in “Evaluating Humanitarian Action using the OECD-DAC Criteria”, Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action (ALNAP).

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Community Advocate and Intepretor

Artists, Athletes and Activists
05.2024 - Current

Interview Report Writer

UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
10.2020 - 04.2024

Managing Editor

Public Interest Intellectual Property Advisors
12.2008 - 03.2011

Vice President for Partnerships

PIIPA
06.2006 - 12.2008

Senior Officer, National Society Monitoring

Secretariat of the International Federation of Red
12.2000 - 05.2002

Master of Law -

University of Cambridge

Bachelor of Laws (Hons) -

University of Buckingham

Visiting Student - Copyright and Information Technology

McGill University

Graduate Diploma in Social Sciences - Sociology And Development Economics

Flinders University of South Australia

Bachelor of Arts And Social Sciences - Economics And English Literature

National University of Singapore