Our Team

Leonie is an education & sustainability expert. Following a career in education diplomacy, she embarked on the social entrepreneurship journey to create impact on the ground and co-founded The Circular Classroom, where she is responsible for strategy and partnership development.

As the former Director of the Education Department at the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), she led large scale programmes on education policies, higher & secondary education cooperation, lifelong learning as well as youth leadership across 51 countries in Asia and Europe.

Leonie is active in the community, volunteering as a Parent Support Group leader in a public Primary and Secondary School in Singapore, and serving as a Member of the Changkat Primary School Advisory Committee. She received her Masters’ Degree in Communication Sciences from the Free University in Berlin. 

She enjoys the outdoors and is a practicing proponent of urban gardening. Intrigued by idioms, this one is her favourite: "The apple does not fall far away from the tree".  Both Leonie's parents were teachers and her grandmother was a tailor. With The Circular Classroom, she follows their footsteps.

Zinobia is an Origami Artist and Seamstress. As the Co-Founder of The Circular Classroom, she directs the creative design processes, including product development and skills workshops.

With a Bachelor of Commerce, she started her professional career in the corporate sector before moving to the creative industry where she led an event management company with a focus on hand-made decoration elements.

Zinobia is certified as a Trainer in Adult Education and holds various certificates from the Taf.TC Fashion School. She has been an Executive Committee Member of Parent Support Groups in Primary and Secondary Schools in Singapore for more than a decade.

With a Master's Degree in Commerce and Business Administration, Menaga started her professional career as an internal auditor before following her passion in art & craft and freelance photography. She has been serving as a community volunteer in Changi Simei and Parent Support Group member for many years. 

Menaga is a trainer for The Circular Classroom as a sustainability workshops.

Originally from India, Dimple moved to Singapore 17 years ago.  She has a Master’s Degree in Political Sciences from Punjab University and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Travel & Tourism from the Institute of Tourism & Fashion Technology in  Chandigarh, India. 

Dimple worked in the customer service industry with clients from the United Kingdom and the US before taking a break from work and focusing on her two boys.  A strong believer in lifelong learning, Dimple supports TCC’s workshops and skills training for adult learners, seniors and those at the intersection of health & education.

While studying her Bachelors of Science (Economics) at the Singapore Management University (SMU). Hasmitha interned at The Circular Classroom. Being a member of the university's Green Club (SMU-Verts), her internship with us gave her an opportunity to dive even deeper into sustainability issues. 

•What were the most valuable lessons you learned during your internship with us?

⁠One of the most important lessons I have learnt is that nothing is trash. Everything can be reused, recycled or repurposed into something new!

•How did your experience with us shape your understanding of sustainability and education?

⁠The hands-on projects and discussions on sustainability helped me see the real-world impact of sustainable practices in education. It broadened my perspective on how education can be a powerful tool for promoting sustainability.

•Share one memorable moment or project you worked on during your time with us!

⁠One memorable project was the ITE ‘Sew’athon. It was fun to coordinate the event, and I was impressed by the creativity and thoughtfulness of the ITE students. Their innovative designs and the stories behind each product were inspiring to witness.

•What advice would you give to future interns joining?

Don’t hesitate to ask questions and take initiative, because that is when you learn the most!

•What skills or experiences from this internship do you believe will be most beneficial in your future career?

⁠One of the most significant skills I've honed is my communication. I've learned how to tailor my communication style to suit different situations and platforms, which is essential in the everyday context as well.

Hazliana interned with The Circular Classroom from May to September 2025.

Durng that time, she still studied Motion Graphics (Higher Nitec) in ITE College Central, to  hone her skills in visual storytelling, digital design, and animation. She supported the team on all design and communication related work and helped create TCC's educational and instructional videos and communication materials. 

•What were the most valuable lessons you learned during your internship with us?

•How did your experience with us shape your understanding of sustainability and education?

•Share one memorable moment or project you worked on during your time with us!

•What advice would you give to future interns joining?

•What skills or experiences from this internship do you believe will be most beneficial in your future career?

Veda interned with us during a university semester break and interns with The Circular Classroom. Born and raised in Singapore, she is currently pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning and Environment & Sustainability at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. She took care of TCC's social media and website communication.

•What were the most valuable lessons you learned during your internship with us?

•How did your experience with us shape your understanding of sustainability and education?

•Share one memorable moment or project you worked on during your time with us!

•What advice would you give to future interns joining?

•What skills or experiences from this internship do you believe will be most beneficial in your future career?