About Us

Mission

Proud Spaces empowers community building and a sense of belonging among LGBTQ+ people and their allies in Singapore by creating meaningful connections through collaboration and events in a safe and welcoming space.

Vision

Our vision is one of unity, where LGBTQ+ individuals and allies come together to create positive change, support and collaborate with each other, and where everyone can authentically express themselves, find belonging, forge meaningful connections and thrive.

Our Goals

To promote greater collaboration between LGBTQ+ community organisations and individuals in Singapore by creating opportunities for networking, resource sharing, and mutual capacity building.

To see a vibrant and thriving ecosystem of Singapore LGBTQ+ organisations, each serving their communities while working together wherever possible to advance our shared goals.

We aspire to be a permanent physical community space, for and by the LGBTQ+ community. We, too, are a part of Singapore and actively contribute to its development.

Centre Manager

Joanne Chen

She/Her

Centre Manager, Proud Spaces
Organising Committee Member, Pink Dot SG
(2014 – 2022)

Joanne brings to the centre over 10 years of experience as an event specialist across various industries.

In her most recent role, she focused on developing strategies, managing clients and stakeholders, and cultivating and leading a high-performing team to plan and execute impactful community-building events while achieving business growth goals.

As a member of the Pink Dot Organising Committee from 2014 to 2022, Joanne played a pivotal role in managing volunteers and event day execution. Under her leadership, she expanded the volunteer pool to over 500 individuals and trained more than 30 volunteer leaders, who were instrumental in ensuring the success of the event each year.

Having witnessed Pink Dot, a community-led movement, change the hearts and minds of Singaporeans over the last decade, Joanne is inspired to continue her service through Proud Spaces. Alongside the executive committee, she is dedicated to building a space centered around the LGBTQ+ community, where groups and individuals can grow and thrive together.

Executive Committee

Proud Spaces is led by a diverse executive committee consisting of individuals and community group representatives from the Singapore LGBTQ+ community.