Board – Grace Clapham
Name: Grace Clapham
Pronouns: She/Her
Location: Singapore
Title: Director & Co-Founder Designing Communities
Website: designingcommunities.com
LinkedIn: /in/graceclapham/
Belief: I believe in the power of self-awareness and empowered individuals, with the right tools, can be a force for good.
Objective: To be a catalyst for change, bridge cultures & ideas to create positive change for individuals and the world at large.
With 20 years of experience in business strategy, strategic partnerships, community building, and ecosystem development, I am a transformational leader who is passionate about empowering change, innovation, and business success through community-led growth.
My mission is to revolutionize partnerships, product, and business growth by harnessing the power of community and ecosystems to drive business solutions. I believe the future of innovation and impact is through a community-first approach where businesses can unlock their exponential potential.
As the former Director of Community Partnerships (Product and Programs) APAC at Meta, I led a team of regional experts to design, deliver and drive impactful community strategies, products, and programs that supported Meta’s vision of bringing the world closer together. I also forged strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, influencers, and organizations across the APAC region, driving engagement, awareness, and trust for Meta’s community products and platforms.
I’ve had extensive experience creating B2B partnerships and strategic alliances to drive business success and expansion. My experience spans multiple sectors – Tech, Social Innovation, Education, Fashion, Travel and Lifestyle. I’ve worked across sales, marketing, ops and partnerships.
As an advisor, angel investor, director, and entrepreneur, I leverage my extensive network, expertise, and insights to support and mentor diverse and innovative startups, scale ups, social enterprises, and community organizations across APAC in tech (including emerging technologies/web3), women empowerment, and lifelong learning spaces.
I am also the co-founder of The Change School, a school for self-empowerment and authentic living, and UNTAM3D, a collective for women+ in the web3 space. Through these ventures, I aim to create inclusive, accessible, and meaningful opportunities for people, organisations and communities to thrive in the changing world.
Land/social and Biophysical Acknowledgement:
Indomalayan Realm / Sundaland Region