Connie Foong is an edupreneur-turned-journalist. Before pivoting to journalism, she was a public school teacher with Teach for Malaysia and co-founded Closing The Gap, a social enterprise focused on university access for underserved students. Connie has also been a reporter for Meld Magazine, a website for international students based in Melbourne, Australia, and has freelanced as a copy editor.
Connie grew up in Brunei and Malaysia. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Melbourne, Australia, majoring in English Literature and Political Science. She also has a music degree and is a classically-trained pianist. Connie recently obtained her Master's degree from Columbia Journalism School. She enjoys hiking, rock climbing, and loves cats. She speaks Mandarin and Malay.
Stories by Connie Foong
- The Explainer South China Sea: A new US president confronts an old challenge
- What should matter most for getting into college? In the UK, more than a score.
- Prize, annoyance, memento: The many meanings of my jade bangle
- In Pictures: This Japanese artist wants you to see plants differently
- Pandemic food lesson: Match struggling farms with hungry people
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