Yvonne is a Research Associate at the Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. She specializes in research on population ageing, longevity and healthcare and has published widely on these issues. Prior to her role in research, Yvonne worked in diplomacy and international relations at the Singaporean Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defence. She holds a Master's degree in Development Studies from KU Leuven and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the National University of Singapore.