OUR TEAM
Bridging Hope Team
We are dedicated to journeying with all the individuals and families that decide to join us!
Director cum Lead Coach
Peggy Lam
Bridging Hope was founded from Peggy’s unwavering commitment to empowering neurodiverse individuals to live independently. Her ultimate goal is to establish an independent living community in Malaysia and drive home the message that these individuals are extraordinary despite their challenges. She is passionate about exploring innovative strategies to support individuals and is dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for their well-being.
Peggy holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Iowa State University, USA. She has extensive experience in sales, marketing, insurance underwriting, project management, events, and human resources within corporate companies.
Following her travels in the United Kingdom and Europe, Peggy shifted her focus to working with neurodiverse individuals. In 2010, she obtained a Learning Management and Child Psychology Diploma from the College of Allied Educators. She later graduated with a Master’s in Education, majoring in Special Education, from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia.
Peggy is a certified PEERS® for Young Adults facilitator under the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and recently attained her HRDF Trainer Accreditation in Malaysia. She is proficient in various techniques, such as Behavior Management, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Relationship Development Intervention (RDI), Executive Functioning, Mindfulness, and Social Thinking.
In addition to her qualifications, Peggy serves as the Advisor for Special Education Network (SENIA) Malaysia’s chapter, striving to establish a network that advocates for neurodiverse individuals. She also served as a facilitator for the Women Support Group and Committee for AIM High from 2022 to 2024, an organization that supports individuals with Level One Autism.
Director cum Marketing Manager
Anna Tan
Anna has a child with learning differences of her own. With a first-hand understanding of the challenges facing youths with learning differences, she joined Peggy to start Bridging Hope. She believes that a specialist centre dedicated to building the very person of people like her child is indispensable in shaping their future. Bridging Hope is about laying the foundation for the future of adults with learning differences. For many of us, growing up was a rite of passage where we developed our self-esteem and emotional security to prepare us to live our lives and reach our full potential. Adults with learning differences are no different. At Bridging Hope, each person is evaluated according to his or her potential to develop an individually tailored program to build self-esteem and lay or reinforce that person’s emotional well-being.
We hope that all will grow in their personhood until they are self-sufficient and can live independently. One day, parents will no longer be around. Bridging Hope is the path of hope to place the future of individuals with learning differences in their own responsible hands. This will be crucial, especially after Mum and Dad are gone. That is why Anna co-founded Bridging Hope.
Head Coach
Muhammad Nurhariz Bin Mohd Fauzi
Muhammad Nurhariz is a dedicated and experienced special education and behavioural therapy professional. With a strong background as a Special Education Teacher, Behavioral Therapist, and Shadow Aide, Hariz has demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing individualised education plans for students with special needs across various age groups. He has worked with young children, teenagers, and young adults, providing them with the necessary support and guidance to achieve their academic and developmental goals. Through evidence-based instructional strategies rooted in applied behaviour analysis (ABA), Hariz promotes positive behaviour, facilitates communication, and fosters the growth and success of individuals across different stages of their lives.
In his leisure time, Hariz enjoys staying active by working out at the gym and values quality moments with family and friends. With his dedication, expertise, and ability to connect with individuals of different age groups, Hariz strives to impact the lives of those he serves positively. Hariz is currently assisting in conducting the PEERS® for Young Adults programme.
Assistant Coach
Leong Ching Wei
Ching Wei graduated with distinction from the Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology program at Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TARUMT). Ching Wei also has a Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Tunku Abdul Rahman Education Community College (TAR EC) and has gained valuable experience working and volunteering with children, youths, and young adults from diverse backgrounds, developing counselling and class management skills.
In addition to her psychology background, she is skilled in arts and crafts, photography, video production, and graphic design. She also plays an active role as a youth leader and social media team at her church.
Passionate about helping people grow and reach their potential, Ching Wei is dedicated to making a positive impact through empathy, compassion, and her commitment to personal development.
Visiting Consultants for PEERS® for Adolescents and PEERS® for Young Adults
Visiting Consultants for Other Programmes
Speech Therapy and Assistant Coach conducting Pre Employment Skills
Dorothy Lee
Since 2005, Dorothy has been dedicated to working with special needs children, gaining extensive experience with various neurodevelopmental disorders. Her work has included supporting children with autism spectrum, ADHD, and learning difficulties, demonstrating her broad expertise and commitment to the field.
She finds joy in helping the children, their families, and their educators communicate more effectively and interact meaningfully. She believes each child can learn uniquely and best when the content is meaningful and relevant to them. She is passionate about using the play-based, child-centred approach to engage young children in learning and growing. With older children, she believes a multi-sensory approach that focuses on their learning strengths enables them to engage in learning.
Dorothy’s work involves preschool, school-age, and teen children in learning centres and homes. Her journey continues as she prepares to join Bridging Hope at the end of September, where she will work with the Pre-Employment Skills group, a role she eagerly anticipates. She has a B.Sc. in Communication Disorders and has attended workshops on Social Thinking, PECS, and Hanen.
Occupational Therapist Conducting Community Living Skills and
Group Programme
P’ng Jie Yi
Jie Yi is an experienced Occupational Therapist registered with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the National University of Malaysia (UKM) since 2009. She is pursuing a PhD in autism spectrum disorder, focusing on research studies. Jie Yi participates in workshops, training sessions, and conferences, including Sensory Integration (#3964), Therapeutic Listening, Irlen Screener, and Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT).
Jie Yi is a highly motivated and professional therapist who collaborates with families and educators to help children unlock their full potential. She has gained valuable experience working in diverse settings, including private institutions, nonprofit organisations, and schools, providing comprehensive assessments and interventions for individuals with various developmental concerns. Jie Yi also delivers training and consultation services to individuals, schools, centres, and workplaces to foster inclusivity for individuals with neurodiversity.
With extensive expertise in supporting individuals with various diagnoses, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Developmental Delay, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Genetic Disorders, Learning Difficulties, and vision and hearing impairments, Jie Yi has demonstrated remarkable ability to cater to specific needs. Jie Yi enjoys outdoor activities outside her professional pursuits, like hiking and travelling. She takes pleasure in organising social outings for teenagers and young adults with autism, as she firmly believes in the power of companionship and diverse activities to enhance the overall well-being of individuals.
Board of Advisors
Dr. Ng Sui Yin
Dr Ng Sui Yin, a graduate of the University of Bristol, is trained in both Paediatrics and Paediatrics Neurology in UK. She did her postgraduate training in the London teaching hospitals, UK and Toronto Children’s hospital, Canada. Upon returning to Malaysia, she was a lecturer in Paediatrics / Paediatric Neurology in Universiti Putra Malaysia and was providing clinical services in Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Selayang Hospital.
Dr Ng has been working as Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Neurologist in Gleneagles Hospital since 2005. She also has a special interest in Biomedical Interventions for autism in that autism is not just a developmental and behavioural disorder but underlying gut, metabolic and immunological disturbance.
Dr. Ng’s willingness to lend her vast experience and specialised knowledge is so welcome to us at Bridging Hope, and we look forward to working with her in the years to come.
Mr. Wong Koon Tatt
Koon Tatt has a heart for disadvantaged communities and is actively involved in community transformation programs in Malaysia, Myanmar, and Philippines through his companies, church and NGOs.
Programs close to his heart includes Community Forestry Programs with the indigenous village population in Sabah, Refugees Schools in KL, Village Rehabilitation in Myanmar, Orphanages in Yangon and empowering flood displaced victims in Manila amongst others.
He is also the Chairman of Yayasan Generasi Gemilang, a charitable foundation committed to building a strong nation by raising exemplary next-generation individuals and strengthening families.Its key focus areas are mentoring the next generation with leadership and life skills, equipping parents and youth to face cyber-related issues, and community development for marginalized communities in Malaysia.
We are privileged to have Koon Tatt as one of our advisors who has such a heart for children and families both here and abroad. His broad experience and depth of love for others will no doubt serve as a blueprint for Bridging Hope as we chart our own course.