Her professional journey began through grassroots volunteer initiatives and community-based education programs, which shaped her commitment to inclusive dialogue, local ownership, and sustainable peacebuilding. She has extensive experience in facilitating training on social cohesion, organizational development, and partner capacity strengthening and has contributed to participatory context analysis and regional cooperation initiatives across Southeast Asia. Lily holds academic qualifications in public administration, political science, and community leadership, which support her cross-cultural and collaborative approach to peacebuilding. She is passionate about strengthening locally led initiatives and advancing volunteerism as a tool for resilience, inclusion, and sustainable development in conflict-affected communities.