Who We Are
We Build Transformative Leaders, Competent Educators and Effective Community Builders in Schools.
Edvolution Enterprise is a not-for-profit social enterprise based in Penang, Malaysia. The organisation was founded in 2017 with a passion in “Building Transformative Leaders, Competent Educators and Effective Community Builders in Schools”.
We focus on leadership development and people empowerment for institutional reform. We apply business leadership and management principles in the various subsystems of the education system to drive institutional reform.
The Mission
To build transformative leaders, competent educators and effective community builders in the education system through world-class professional services and resources.
We are creating exceptional leaders in education through: school improvement programmes, research papers and media presence.
The Vision
To be the prime education service provider for comprehensive school reform in Southeast Asia.
We are committed to innovate and improve education.
Where Our Values Lies
Our organisation was founded with the core values of Empowerment, Resilience, Humility and Collaboration.
Empowerment
We create opportunities to empower others to reach their best potential.
Resilience
We adapt to change and stay informed of 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.
Our Services
We train and upskill PPDs (district education officers), school leaders, and teachers through a variety of leadership and skills development programmes. Leveraging our expertise in the education sector, we occasionally conduct research and provide consultations for industry partners and stakeholders.
Whole School Transformation Programmes
Our school transformation programmes mobilise PPD officers and Teacher Leaders to be the agents of change in transforming school outcomes. Our programmes started with TEST in 2018, followed by PFCL in 2020, and we currently run the Applied Leadership Programme (ALP) which is impacting schools across 10 states.
In-Service Training for Educators
We deliver short and medium-term professional development courses for teachers in government, private and international schools. We offer a range of training courses tailored to teachers’ skill needs at every stage of their career, from new teachers learning to plan and deliver an effective lesson, to experienced educators moving into school management and leadership roles.
Consulting and Programme Support
We offer consultation expertise and programme support to schools and education partners on a custom project basis. We have helped many of our partners overcome business challenges, including in the areas of e-learning platform management & development, learning space redesigns, and school feasibility studies.
The Team Leading The Transformation
Melissa Tanya Gomes
Co-Founder, CEO
Melissa is the Co-Founder and CEO of Edvolution Enterprise. She holds a degree in Economics and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education with distinction. She was a Teach For Malaysia Fellow and has more than 10 years of experience in management consulting and education. She co-founded a school improvement initiative for which she was awarded the Excellence Service Award by the Ministry of Education Malaysia in 2018.
Janice is the Co-Founder and Programme Director in Edvolution Enterprise. She holds a degree in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education. Janice was a Teach For Malaysia Fellow whom during the fellowship co-founded a social enterprise (runner up of a national Business Challenge in 2015) that trains youth on transferable skills for employment. She also coaches and trains teachers in 21st century learning strategies for which she was awarded the Excellence Service Award by the Ministry of Education Malaysia in year 2017.
Janice Chong Yen Tsu
Co-Founder, Programme Director
Our Programme Advisors
Director, SEAMEO Secretariat
Former Director-General of Education
Datuk Dr Habibah Abdul Rahim is currently Professor (SAF) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and member of the National Recovery Council. She has served at the Ministry of Education Malaysia for more than 34 years. She has extensive experience in policy development, macro planning, programme implementation and evaluation. She played an instrumental role in the development of the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025 (Preschool to Post Secondary Education).
Member, National Education Advisory Council
Former Director of Institut Aminuddin Baki
Dr Mehander has more than 30 years of experience in the Malaysian education sector. He has presented numerous papers in both local and international seminars and conferences. His leadership in education is recognized through his various efforts in leading and coordinating initiatives to improve the delivery of education initiatives through systematic programs to further enhance competencies and skills of teachers and educational leaders in ensuring high performing leaders in public schools, district education offices and state education departments.
