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Throughout her career, Tao has exemplified the power of innovative thinking, resilience, and hands-on engagement. Her leadership has been instrumental in positioning Singapore as a global leader in eldercare and aging systems. She attributes her success to exposure to diverse cultures and the ability to think outside conventional social norms—a perspective that encourages breaking rules for meaningful change.
In her own words, her work is about shifting societal mindsets, investing in human potential, and creating systems that honor the dignity of all ages. Her efforts have helped embed aging-in-place as fundamental policy, a feat that many countries aspire to but few achieve as effectively.