Our Team

Singapore

Ms. Cheryl Chia

Director

Cheryl is an accomplished paediatric physiotherapist with over two decades of experience in brain fitness training. As the founder of BrainFit®, her mission is to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to enhance their cognitive and thinking abilities. Cheryl holds a Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy Studies (Paediatrics) from the University of Queensland, Australia, and has prior work experience at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore. Cheryl is also a much sought-after speaker on brain science applications, an author and a mother to two wonderful girls.

BrainFit Brain Training Experts Eileen Chan

Ms. Eileen Chan

Principal

Eileen, School Principal and Centre Manager at BrainFit® Singapore, is a passionate educator who has dedicated her entire career of more than 30 years to helping children succeed. Having worked in the United States and the Asia-Pacific region, Eileen’s extensive experience includes classroom teaching, school administration, teacher training, parent coaching, emotional intelligence training and assessments. Eileen is well-loved by the children and when she is not working on a project to improve knowledge acquisition and application, she can often be found playfully interacting with them.

Mr. Julian Wan

Education Consultant

As an Education Consultant at BrainFit®, Julian brings a wealth of expertise and insight to his role. His innate passion for organisation and tackling complex challenges makes him an invaluable asset to the team. Having previously served as a teacher in English within the Ministry of Education (Singapore), Julian possesses an intimate understanding of the intricacies of the Singaporean education system. This background equips him with a unique perspective when advising clients and personalising their learning schedules.

Ms. Nicole Chooi

Senior Brain Fitness Coach/ Business Development

In her capacity as a Senior Brain Fitness Coach, Nicole draws upon over 15 years of expertise in assisting children with developmental challenges, empowering them by nurturing confidence and enhancing communication skills. As an alumna of the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nicole holds a Master of Education in Special Education. She also holds a Diploma in Learning Disorders Management and Child Psychology, and a Specialist Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention (Special Needs). Furthermore, Nicole has also obtained a Master in Business Administration from James Cook University (Australia).

Ms. Maisura Ishak

Senior English Educator

Maisura is a Senior English Educator at BrainFit®. Her passion and expertise lies in nurturing very young children and fostering strong family connections. With a teaching career spanning 23 years, Mai has dedicated herself to the delicate task of guiding the earliest stages of development for children, and oversees BrainFit®‘s Baby programme and the kindergarten’s playgroup class. Her lively demeanor and deep understanding of early childhood development is evident in the nurturing environment she has created, where even the tiniest learners feel safe to explore and grow.

Ms. Cherry Chen

Senior Chinese Educator 

As Senior Chinese Educator, Cherry is an experienced early childhood educator who is responsible for overseeing BrainFit®‘s Chinese language Baby Programme and the kindergarten Chinese classes. With more than 33 years of experience, Cherry has a profound understanding of the impact that passionate and skilled educators have on the acquisition of Chinese as a living language. Cherry’s experience has equipped her with a wealth of teaching strategies, methodologies, and tools that enables her to create engaging and enriching Chinese lessons that are enjoyable and relatable to meet the unique needs and characteristics of each child in her charge.

International
BrainFit Brain Training Experts Irene Phiter

Ms. Irene Phiter

BrainFit Brain Training Expert
Indonesia

Irene heads the BrainFit® team in Indonesia. She is a certified play therapist, BrainFit brain training expert, parents’ coach, and clinical supervisor who has been involved in the education industry for over 15 years.

BrainFit Brain Training Experts Dr. Mehmet

Dr. Mehmet

BrainFit Brain Training Expert
Turkey

Dr. Mehmet heads the BrainFit® team in Turkey. He holds doctoral degrees in both Education and Psychology. He continues to be actively involved in research and training at tertiary institutions.

Ms. Sheryll Ong

BrainFit Brain Training Expert
Philippines

Sheryll is the President of BrainFit® Philippines. She is an early childhood educator for 25 years, a successful preschool owner, and a consultant in the field. Sheryll deeply believes in the importance of incorporating brain fitness development in education to maximise the potential of students.

BrainFit Brain Training Experts Naresh

Naresh

BrainFit Brain Training Expert
Thailand

Naresh is the Director of BrainFit® Thailand. He holds multiple degrees in wide areas, including Finance and Computer Science. He also possesses deep industrial knowledge, having worked in the educational field with schools, medical professionals, and parents for 16 years.

BrainFit Brain Training Experts Anita

Anita

BrainFit Brain Training Expert
China

Anita heads the team in BrainFit® China. She holds multiple degrees from England and has extensive experience in Education, having worked in the Chinese school system for more than 10 years. Anita is also a Certified Positive Instruction Early Childhood ​Education Facilitator.

BrainFit Brain Training Experts Irfan

Irfan

BrainFit Brain Training Expert
Indonesia

Irfan holds a degree in Education and is a trained Behaviour Therapist. He is currently working as a Consultant and Center Manager in BrainFit® Jakarta, Indonesia.