Our Belief
The work of transforming an education system starts with building a movement of excellent educators at all levels.
We build and mobilise transformative leaders, competent educators, and effective community builders to drive change from the grassroots and beyond.
Our Approach
Data-driven
We measure and monitor the short- and long-term impact of all our programmes, and make improvements with every iteration.
Tech-informed
All our trainings and programmes leverage the latest technologies to support effective learning experiences for participants.
People-centered
We prioritise the growth of our participants – teachers, students, or officers – as the most valuable outcomes of our programmes.
Our History
2017
Edvolution is established in the year 2017 by two former teachers who were driven to impact more teachers in the classroom.
2018
Launched TEST: We launched our first programme, the 3-year Teacher Empowerment for School Transformation (TEST) programme with PPD Timur Laut and JPN Penang. We built capacity in State and District Education Offices to empower School Leaders in creating a collaborative and empowered work culture in schools.
2020
Launched PFCL: We launched a 16-month state-driven learning recovery programme with JPN Perlis aimed at improving student literacy and SPM passing rates in schools across the state of Perlis.
2021
Launched ALP’s 1st cohort: We launched the 8-month Applied Leadership Programme for school transformation with an inaugural cohort of 57 PPD (district education) officers. Acting as school coaches, PPD officers collaborate with Teacher Leaders to implement needs-based learning interventions in 100+ schools nationwide, to improve students’ attendance, engagement, and academic achievement.
2022
Received HRDC Training Provider accreditation: Edvolution received accreditation from HRD Corp as a Registered Training Provider and certified our programme staff as HRD Corp Accredited Trainers.
2023
Launched CikguHub: We officially launched CikguHub, our one-stop centre for teachers’ professional development – providing on-the-go learning, in-service training, class observations, leadership coaching, and other services to public, private, and international schools.
2023
ALP’s 2nd cohort: We continued the 8-month school transformation programme with a second cohort of 52 PPD (district education) officers.
2024
ALP’s 3rd cohort: We continued the 8-month school transformation programme with a third cohort of 60 PPD (district education) officers, with a focus on promoting STEM participation.
Our Values
Empowerment
We create opportunities to empower others to reach their best potential.
Resilience
We adapt to change and stay informed of the latest findings and methods for education.
Humility
We demonstrate integrity, respect and teaming in our work.
Collaboration
We build effective, professional relationships within and across sectors.
Meet our Team.
Melissa Tanya Gomes
Chief Executive Officer
& Co-founder
Janice Chong
Chief Operating Officer, Programme Director & Co-founder
Yam Phui Yee
Programme Manager
(School Transformation)
Lee Jo Ann
Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Manager
Claudia Nisha Anthony
Training & Development Manager
Tan Wei Jie
Programme Manager (Content Development)
Dennis Tan
Programme Specialist
Alia Jaafar
Programme Associate
Sharvani Sridar
Programme Associate
Past & Current Advisors
Datuk Dr Habibah binti Abdul Rahim
Director of Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Secretariat
Former Director-General, Ministry of Education Malaysia
Programme Advisor for Applied Leadership Programme (2022-present)
Datuk Dr Mehander Singh Nahar Singh
Member of National Education Advisory Council (2023-2025)
Former Director of Institut Aminuddin Baki, Ministry of Education Malaysia
Programme Advisor for Applied Leadership Programme (2021-present)
Careers at Edvolution
As a diverse team of passionate changemakers, we are always looking for growth-oriented, purpose-driven individuals to join our team — to grow and lead change within society whether in small or big ways!
