Dr. Virak Prum is a respected figure in the legal community and brings with him over 15 years of combined international academic and work experience in the fields of law, policy, and international development. His past leadership positions include heading the legal department of potentially the biggest corporation in Cambodia, being a senior political officer at the British Embassy, a senior legal consultant at a firm, a dean of a law faculty, a public affairs specialist at the United States Embassy, a policy advisor for an international organization and an Associate Dean of a college of social sciences. Dr. Virak Prum has published articles in various peer-reviewed journals on decentralization, public administration, and climate change. He has also authored many opinion pieces in Phnom Penh Post and Khmer Times on constitutional law, administrative law, international economic law, and competition law. A frequent speaker and an expert at numerous conferences and workshops, he also used to give lectures at the Royal Academy for Judicial Professions. Currently, Dr. Virak is the Chairman of the first internationally recognized educational institution in Cambodia: CamEd Business School”.

PingAnn is a brand and behavioral change communication consultant. He is a Fulbright M.A. scholar who graduated from The Michigan State University, majoring in Health and Risk Communication. He is also an alumnus of The East Asia and Pacific (EAP) Inclusive Fellowship Program with The World Bank Group. 

He had led diverse behavioral change communication campaigns, including nationwide breast cancer screening initiatives, a series of digital campaigns/qualitative research to raise awareness on chained mentally disabled patients, and other health-focused projects. Pingann utilizes qualitative research, theoretical framework, and community-based education to design persuasive messages and creative communication materials to improve health education and access in Cambodia. 

Pingann is also a founder/content-creator of “Think with Pingann,” a digital sharing platform focusing on education and personal development.

An awarded global chef of 2019, Chef Sopheak got his name on the international stage in Bangkok, Thailand. His passion for cooking and photography inspired him to share more with his league by going ahead and winning the Gourmet World Cookbook Award for Best Asian Cuisine Book in 2022. With an unsure career aspect of his early times, Chef Sopheak started as a server in a local food outlet. He built his professional career by working with many renowned chefs in Siem Reap, mainly for Western Cuisines. Known for his bias toward Cambodian Cuisine, Chef had put forward an incredible effort with a fusion of Italian and Cambodian cuisine and created another phenomenal delicacy for Villa 5. More than just a dish, the chef aims to build an experience for the esteemed guests. He involves the freshest healthy ingredients from our Spice Garden, here in the Villa, with varied flavors that can make both light and rich dishes.

Her Excellency Sroy Socheath has been deeply committed to youth development, actively contributing to national and international programs such as SSEAYP International Cambodia, the Asian Youth Council, Cambodia Scouts, and Perspective Cambodia. Appointed as Director General of Youth at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport in 2019, she has held key leadership roles in various organizations. During Cambodia’s ASEAN Chairmanship in 2022, she led major youth initiatives, including the ASEAN Youth Dialogue, Debate, and Photo Competition. Her dedication, leadership, and advocacy continue to inspire and empower young people across the region.

Sotheary YIM is an accomplished psychologist, organizational coach, peacebuilder, and creative dialogue facilitator on issues relating to teamwork, relationships, and well-being. Sotheary’s work lies at the intersection of trauma, healing, and reconciliation, focusing on nurturing resilience and growth. Sotheary is the founder of the Sneha Center located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, which is a space where people connect with therapists, professional coaches, and peers to explore the above-mentioned intersections, transform crisis into healing.