Meet the team

A BIT ABOUT ME 🌟

I am an ecosystem builder, storyteller, and program designer. I believe in the power of impact entrepreneurship and innovation to shape new stakeholder-driven economic models for our society. I got the chance to join Impact Hub Phnom Penh in 2015 as one of the first employees. Over the years, I have been mentoring and emotionally supporting over 600 entrepreneurs. During that time, I learned insights related to their pain points and dreams that informed our program designs and advocacy efforts to build a more supportive ecosystem. I took over the leadership of Impact Hub Phnom Penh in 2022, and I am now leading our growth strategies to scale and strengthen our impact across the country through meaningful partnerships. I am also in charge of creating a vibrant team culture where each team member feels appreciated and grows in their role.

I have a Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from IESEG School of Management, France. Although I am originally from France, I consider Cambodia my home now. I have spent my full professional life here in this beautiful country that I care deeply about!

WHAT I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT 🌾

• Supporting driven entrepreneurs who decide to turn their frustrations into action to solve problems affecting people and our planet.
• Designing experiential learning experiences where participants learn by doing and feel part of a supportive community.
• Learning about how entrepreneurial initiatives can support the conservation and regeneration of our natural ecosystems.
• Listening and sharing stories of impact makers that we have supported over the years
• And finally… I love trail running in nature across Asia, it’s a great way to recharge!

A BIT ABOUT ME 🌻

I strongly believe in the power of collaboration. For the past eight years (and counting!), I’ve worked with our amazing team to empower Cambodia’s younger generation, contributing to the growth of the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the country. Engaging directly with students, young professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs, I ensure they access high-quality entrepreneurship education and opportunities to test their ideas. In short: my role at Impact Hub Phnom Penh is to ensure we don’t work alone but gather people and partners to achieve dreams bigger than ourselves.

My work is driven by my belief in youth, their dreams, and their ideas. I aim to support them in testing their concepts and helping them see that we can only learn more and more from living life as the prototype. Failing shouldn’t halt us but instead, serve as a reason to adjust until it feels right.

WHAT I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT 🛠️

• Empowering youth and entrepreneurs by fostering entrepreneurship discovery, igniting potential, and developing skills. I’m also passionate about women’s empowerment — let’s ensure women and youth in Cambodia have the opportunity and support to succeed.
• I’m a budding interior design enthusiast. I love DIY projects and renovating old spaces to bring new life to them! Embracing imperfection and impermanence, following the core idea of wabi-sabi, resonates with me.
• My favorite saying is by Thomas S. Monson: “Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved.” I practice curiosity, love, kindness, and humility in my way of living.

A BIT ABOUT ME 💻

Sur Sdey (Hello)! My name is Tithamatak, but people call me Bobo. I consider myself an EdTech Advocate, educator, and changemaker. I have been involved in education and technology for the past six years. I am passionate about improving Cambodia’s education quality through innovation and entrepreneurship. I always envisioned a future where every Cambodian can access quality education anywhere and anytime without barriers.

To achieve that with Impact Hub Phnom Penh, I work with more than 18 universities across Cambodia to further expand and integrate entrepreneurship curricula using digital technology nationwide. I also managed and developed the Impact Hub Online Learning Platform, Cambodia’s first-ever online learning platform in both Khmer and English.

I want to instill entrepreneurial mindsets in youth through innovative ideas to solve societal challenges as I develop business-related curriculum and training in business development and prototyping, and mentor teams in idea-stage to early-stage startups.

WHAT I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT 👨‍🏫

• Changing how education is delivered using a blended learning approach with technology and practical experiences to make quality learning more accessible to all
• Exploring new technologies! I want to play a role in utilizing those technologies to improve the education system in Cambodia.
• Cultivating youth capacity development.

A BIT ABOUT ME 🍉

👋 Hi, I’m Vandara (Van)! I’m passionate about creating communications campaigns for social and environmental causes and fostering a vibrant community of storytellers, content creators, and media enthusiasts in Cambodia. At Impact Hub Phnom Penh, my mission is to co-create with young media practitioners & content creators to produce meaningful content for the world (and especially, youth in Cambodia). I design and facilitate learning programs and cultivate a supportive community where creators tell purposeful stories with confidence and expertise to inspire positive change within themselves and their communities. My current big question: “What does ‘a community that functions well’ look like, and how can I be a part of building & living in one?”🌱💬

WHAT I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT 🌻

• Co-creating creative content that offers new perspectives & exposure to the world and inspires action among audiences
• Designing, facilitating, and coaching learning experiences that connect to the community
• Trying every day to show love for and gain love from cats and kittens

A BIT ABOUT ME 💡

Hi👋 I’m Khema, an aspiring lifelong learner, educator, social project supporter, mentor, and a curious world traveler. And, I’m an introvert who loves lengthy thought-provoking deep talks! I started volunteering in development projects when I was 15 years old. The experience changed my life and has inspired me to pay-it-forward to multiply the impacts. My life mission is to help build a young generation of highly committed, capable and ethical leaders to bring Cambodia to the next level. That’s why I’ve joined Impact Hub since 2018 to support you to elevate your positive impacts through social entrepreneurship (especially training, mentoring & coaching).

WHAT I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT 🌏

• My areas of interest: education, experiential learning, youth leadership development, coaching, entrepreneurship education, social innovation, and gender equality, diversity & inclusion.
• If you want to discuss social impacts through either small projects or system level initiatives, I’d really love to be part of contributing ideas and insights. Let me know what you’re up to!
• I love traveling, observing and learning from people’s life experiences & unusual journeys! I’ve been to 55 countries in 7 continents and still curious to learn more!

A BIT ABOUT ME 🐨

At Impact Hub Phnom Penh, I provide one-on-one and group mentorship to content creators and entrepreneurs, guiding them in refining their ideas and charting the growth of their ventures. At heart, I’m also a community builder. I design and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and DEI-focused events, collaborating with our program managers to foster vibrant, inclusive community. I also lead content creation for our media4-impact / Prosob initiative and support the development of our impact media programs.

My background is in marketing and branding. In my years at Impact Hub Phnom Penh, I’ve loved mentoring early-stage entrepreneurs on improving their branding and marketing skills, and coaching content creators to grow their platforms and find community with other media changemakers.

WHAT I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT 🍉

• I’m passionate about advocating for media and information literacy and against media censorship.
• “Reminder to myself, my sense of morality is not superior and vice versa.” (It’s not funny but I mean it 😆)
  

A BIT ABOUT ME 🌈

My name is Mony, and I’m deeply passionate about advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in both policy and practice. Over the past three years, I’ve dedicated myself to this cause at Impact Hub Phnom Penh. My journey began in 2021 with the NOW-Us! Award project, where I had the privilege of supporting, mentoring, and funding innovative and inclusive projects led by marginalized and minority groups in Cambodia.

I firmly believe that inclusive entrepreneurship is key to bridging the gaps in our society. By fostering an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, we can build a world where no one is left behind.

WHAT I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT 🟰

• Fostering an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is heard and valued, ensuring no one is left behind in any endeavor.
• Promoting mental health awareness and facilitating open conversations to break stigmas, provide support, and foster understanding within communities.

A BIT ABOUT ME 🚴

Hello, I’m Lyhour! I specialize in program management, mentoring, and facilitation. I bring extensive experience in event management, entrepreneurship program design, and facilitation, having worked with a diverse range of entrepreneurs through over 10 entrepreneurship programs at Impact Hub Phnom Penh.

I started my career working in peace-building and non-violent communication. I’ve brought this approach into how we support entrepreneurs. I love providing hands-on support in areas like digital marketing and business strategy, but at a deeper level, I also want to make sure entrepreneurs have the teams, well-being, and community they need to thrive.

In my current role, my mission is to deeply listen to the stories and challenges of entrepreneurs, and translate those experiences into better tools, programs, and policies in Cambodia’s startup ecosystem. I also provide frequent coaching, hands-on consultancy support, and training through our entrepreneur support programs.

WHAT I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT 🫱🏼‍🫲

• Teamwork, cultivating strong partnerships, and promoting conflict resolution within startup ecosystems.
• Learning from and listening to real-life experiences of everyone, especially related to failures and success of their journey.
• Deep, one-on-one conversations with people (whether strangers or friends!).

A BIT ABOUT ME 🦋

សួស្ដី! I am Dony! I appreciate your time for reading a little bit about me. Honestly speaking, I didn’t used to be good at numbers. But somehow, we ended up connecting. I started my career in accounting, but I’ve always been inspired by the idea of innovation. My search of creativity and new ideas brought me to Impact Hub Phnom Penh. I ensure smooth financial management of our programs and organization, and I also have a chance to mentor and train some of our entrepreneurs in financial management. Something I’ve loved discovering here is how people from different places get together and work to reach the same objective. I’m inspired every day by the changemakers who bring their own ideas, and we can provide them a supportive space to learn, make decisions, and grow.

WHAT I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT 👌🏻

• I am open to every new possible opportunity that leads me to a new beginning!
• Something that I could never live without is music. I love singing, and I believe it’s never too late to pursue your passions. So maybe stay tuned for a splendid performance 🎤😉

A BIT ABOUT ME 🧐

Hello, my name is Thai Vath (I also go by Teng for short). As the Communication Manager at Impact Hub Phnom Penh, I oversee internal and external communications to effectively convey Impact Hub’s vision and mission to our audiences.

My current role blends all of my passions. I graduated with a degree in Business Administration, specializing in Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation. But I’ve also been passionate about communication since I was very young. It began with reading and enjoying listening to stories, and then grew into a love of visual and written communication. Joining Impact Hub Phnom Penh has allowed me to pursue my communications career, while re-igniting my interests in entrepreneurship.

One of my favorite quotes is “Things may not go your way, but you only need to find a suitable spot and be happy!”

WHAT I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT ✈️

• Listening to world history podcasts
• Reading books, news, and articles, searching for new self-improvement methodologies and ideas
• Watching videos from YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, looking for ideal inspiration for work and life!
• Traveling from place to place and capturing photos

A BIT ABOUT ME 🌚

I’m Uddam — also known as PENKURO! I’m a Cambodian illustrator and visual storyteller with over 5 years of experience crafting compelling narratives through art. My life joy is creating impactful editorial illustrations and character designs that resonate with diverse audiences, from reimagining folktales to visualizing social impact topics for youth. I’ve had the chance to contribute my skills to Impact Hub Phnom Penh’s media4impact programs to nurture aspiring content creators. Through workshops, mentorship, and project collaborations, I’m working to equip the next generation with the tools and techniques to tell their own stories through impactful visuals. I also love working on children’s stories and comic books, and sometimes I make comics about my enjoyment of slower things in life.

WHAT I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT 🍞

• Digital literacy & media literacy
• Comic and editorial illustration
• Animation and video games

A BIT ABOUT ME 🔍💡

Greetings! 👋 I’m Chermeng, and I’m navigating the world of entrepreneurship at Impact Hub Phnom Penh with a sustainability twist. My mission? To nurture Cambodia’s eco-friendly landscape and create impactful opportunities for those who stand to benefit most. Our programs are designed to grow businesses while fostering personal growth and self-awareness of those we’re working with.

I earned my B.A. in Political Science during the pandemic (a unique experience, for sure!). Since then, I’ve been diving head first into various sustainability realms like renewable energy, climate-resilient agriculture, and agritech. I’m also fascinated by human psychology and meaningful collaboration to solve some of the world’s pressing issues.

WHAT I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT 🌟

• Discovering new templates and exciting tools to spice up my daily work and maximize efficiency
• Making myself useful to others in various ways brings me fulfillment and purpose
• Three of my de-stress methods for you to try today: building blocks, swimming, and Pump It Up

A BIT ABOUT ME 🐣🐤🐥

In both life and work, my core values are freedom, understanding, and fairness. My personal mission is to deconstruct structural oppression and systemic inequalities toward a world of inclusion and social justice for all.

At Impact Hub Phnom Penh, my work includes research about inclusive entrepreneurship support ecosystem, project monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), alongside organization-wide impact measurement and management (IMM). I am keen on leveraging knowledge, data, and empirical evidence to contribute to informed and strategic decision-making.

My professional and academic experiences include policy research and analysis, project monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building for rightsholder groups, including ethnic/racial minorities and the LGBTQ+ community. I earned an M.A. in Sustainable International Development from the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University and a B.A. in Global Studies at Bridgewater College.

WHAT I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT 🙈🙉🙊

• I’m especially interested in evaluation and data management methods that are participatory and grounded in equity. I’m a big advocate for the rights of ethnic minority groups, Indigenous Peoples, and the queer community.
• I love my two cats, Tofu and Cappuccino, and I’m learning Mandarin!

A BIT ABOUT ME ⚜️

ជំរាបសួរ, I’m Huyly (Huilee). I am a Communications Officer at Impact Hub Phnom Penh, where my mission is to showcase the amazing work of our team and community, introduce new audiences to what we do, and produce useful and inspiring content with inspiring messages! Before joining Impact Hub Phnom Penh, I worked as a marketing and branding specialist in the corporate space. My passion is about marketing and communications strategy. Beyond just design or photography — things I love too! — I love looking at the bigger picture and then developing creative approaches to bringing the vision to life.

WHAT I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT 🎀

• I’m so excited when I have a creative idea and then I get to work to make it happen. It’s the amazing feeling of having a big idea and then actually seeing it come to life!
• Recently, I became interested in social behavior change communications and am eager to learn more about it.
• I try to spend at least 10 minutes a day reading books, journaling, and going out to grab some matcha flavored ice cream 🍦

A BIT ABOUT ME 🌞

I started my job as engineer and project manager at a small solar international company before becoming an entrepreneur solving the food waste problem (and now it’s already been over 4 years running my own social enterprise!). From being an employee to becoming an entrepreneur, I gained a lot of life lessons and growth at the same time. My mission now is to pass it on, and tell anyone who wants to be an entrepreneur and solve a social or environmental issue: you’re doing a great job! Because I personally know how hard the entrepreneur journey is, I’m dedicated to making other entrepreneurs’ journeys a bit easier in my role as lead mentor at Impact Hub Phnom Penh.

WHAT I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT 🌱

• I love listening to entrepreneurs’ stories and challenges — it all feels very relatable to me!
• I want to share my experience and knowledge to other aspiring and growing entrepreneurs and make sure that they don’t need to go through unnecessary challenges
• I’m curious to learn more about agriculture including data and new tech practices

A BIT ABOUT ME 🗺️

Hi, I’m Annika! 👋 I’m passionate about building the right programs and systems to accelerate social and environmental impact. I’m a strategist and implementor with experience in organizational development, program management, and communications in the nonprofit sector. At Impact Hub Phnom Penh, my mission is to make our entrepreneurship and youth development programs the best they can be, while helping our team thrive and our organization grow even stronger. I love connecting dots between people, places, and issues — something I’ve gotten to do in my career spanning entrepreneurship, youth leadership development, adolescent health, climate action, food systems transformation, and more. Places I call home include Cambodia, Madagascar, and the Northeast United States.

WHAT I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT 🍰

• Figuring out how to “make it happen” — in other words, how to turn amazing big ideas into real impact
• Making cities more inclusive and sustainable, while ensuring rural communities also aren’t left out in rapidly urbanizing economies
• Trying out new cake and cookie recipes (luckily, we have many team birthdays and celebrations that must be well-supplied!)

A BIT ABOUT ME 😽🪷🌟

Hello, I’m Somavotey, a HR, Admin and Space Officer at Impact Hub Phnom Penh. I have experience in leadership and management through running my own business, my educational background, and past work in the Human Resource sector. My passion is to build and spread love and care for positive environment. I want to play a key role to support everyone in their core missions! At Impact Hub, I work to ensure smooth operations by providing efficient HR practices with administrative support and helping manage our space and space rental services. In short: I strive to be the supportive backbone of our team and organization!

WHAT I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT 👣🎨🖌️

• I’m passionate about continuous learning and embracing new challenges. I’m driven to make a positive impact, offering my skills and support to others in both my professional and personal life.
• I value open exchange and enjoy both sharing my experiences and learning from others’ perspectives and journeys.
• Last but not least, I have so many hobbies, but what I adore the most is singing, traveling and exploring new places, new skills, and especially places that give me inspiration and creativity.

A BIT ABOUT ME 🌙

Hi, I’m Sochen! I am passionate about youth and young women’s empowerment. I feel so energized in my professional journey as I get to engage and support youth. At Impact Hub Phnom Penh, I work on a variety of entrepreneurship and youth leadership programs. I provide daily support to our activities, creating spaces, networks, and opportunities for youth to learn and connect. It builds upon my past experience working with youth to develop their leadership and community project implementation skills.

I’ve been loving exploring new approaches to empowering youth and young women, inside and outside of work, such as volunteering, mentoring, facilitation, and advocacy.

WHAT I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT 🫂👏🏼🌟

• Leveraging my empathetic nature and communication skills to drive positive social change. I’m eager to empower marginalized communities through collaborative initiatives and innovative solutions.
• I’m always over the moon to see youth discover their passion and live their lives they choose.
• Discovering new podcast episodes and music playlists while enjoying a freshly brewed cup of coffee.

A BIT ABOUT ME 🦁✨

Hellooooo!!! This is Tey! I am a communications officer at Impact Hub Phnom Penh, where I am together with a dynamic and vibrant team, working to nurture impact makers with the vision of contributing to a more sustainable, just, and innovative Cambodia. 🚀 My mission is to utilize creative communication to showcase the efforts and amazing works of my team and the changemakers we support to the public. My passion has always been in communication in the social impact sector. My inner curious voice keeps pushing me to learn and explore this field, and there is no better place than at Impact Hub Phnom Penh!

WHAT I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT ✈️ ✨

• My greatest source of energy comes from constantly exploring, learning, and facing new challenges in communication-related aspects
• I love expanding my skills in written communication and storytelling
• To bring out all my best in the work I am doing is what makes my day shine 🫶🏻