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Elaine Sam Hui Xian

Elaine Sam's journey from student leader to sustainability enduring contributions. Today, as a mentor with Youth
champion is a remarkable narrative of vision, leadership, Corps Singapore Sustainability Cluster, she continues
and impact. Starting at Singapore Polytechnic as an to empower the next generation of environmental
Environment Club Executive Committee Member, advocates, extending her influence and vision to future
she took on crucial roles in shaping the institution's eco-leaders.
environmental efforts. Her early initiatives raised
awareness and positioned her as a leading voice in Her journey encapsulates a powerful blend of education,
sustainability, leading to her invitation to prestigious action, and mentorship, making Elaine Sam a trailblazer
platforms like the World Leadership Conference and in sustainability.
South East Asia Youth Environment Network.

Her work as a skilled environmental educator further
cemented her influence. She spearheaded impactful
workshops on litter prevention and sustainability,
earning national recognition for her innovative
presentations on Singapore's environmental initiatives,
such as the Water Story at the International Water
Festival. This combination of hands-on leadership and
educational impact made her a powerful advocate for
environmental change.

Elaine's commitment to sustainability only deepened at
the National University of Singapore (NUS). As President
of NUS SAVE, she initiated transformative projects
addressing campus sustainability, including food waste, Elaine Sam Hui Xian
through the NUS Buffet Response Team. Under her Corporate Sustainability and CSR,
leadership, this initiative grew into a movement with Income Insurance Limited
over 20,000 members. Her approach was rooted in
fostering a community-driven culture of sustainability
that prioritised engagement and lasting behaviour
change.

Elaine's legacy of leadership has been recognised through
awards like the HSBC NYAA Youth Environmental Award
and the NEA EcoFriend Award, both testament to her

30 The Journey of Sustainability: 25 Years and Beyond