Nora Neo-Crothers is the Founder and Co-Director of inwardBOUND, with over 20 years of experience in drama education. She has directed more than 30 school musicals and productions, and guided students to achieve 70+ SYF Distinctions at the secondary level. A graduate with First Class Honours in Drama and Performance, Nora has received multiple Outstanding Contribution Awards for her work in schools and was named 1st runner-up for the Woman of Asia – Rising Star Award (RBS, Coutts & Financial Times).  She is the creator of the NAC-endorsed re:ACT Festival, bringing together youth, seniors, and diverse communities to co-create performances that spark dialogue, empathy, and social change. Beyond schools, Nora has worked extensively with governmental and national organisations such as the Singapore Kindness Movement, Singapore Police Force, and the National Arts Council, using drama as a platform for staff training, public education campaigns, and touring assembly shows that communicate important social messages in engaging ways. At inwardBOUND, Nora leads the company’s mission to deliver transformative drama programmes. Her vision is to use theatre to build confidence, empathy, and resilience, empowering every child to shine on and off the stage.

Isaiah Christopher Lee is the Co-Director of inwardBOUND, where he leads the company’s artistic direction and programme design for schools across Singapore. A theatre practitioner, educator, and director with more than 15 years of experience, Isaiah specialises in directing, music and sound design, and applied theatre practices. He has staged productions at national venues including the Esplanade, Drama Centre, and National Gallery Singapore, and was awarded the prestigious Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholarship (2023). As an educator, Isaiah has taught at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and the National University of Singapore, mentoring the next generation of performers. At inwardBOUND, Isaiah co-leads the company’s mission to deliver drama programmes that are both artistically rigorous and educationally impactful. He oversees school musicals, CCA training, and SYF preparation, ensuring students gain not just performance skills but also creativity, confidence, and 21st Century Competencies. Isaiah is especially passionate about interdisciplinary theatre, integrating elements of music, movement, and media into student productions. His vision is to empower young people to see theatre as both an art form and a tool for collaboration, empathy, and innovation.

Gian Nieveras is the Operations Manager at inwardBOUND, where he plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth delivery of the organisation’s programmes across schools and community partners. He oversees all aspects of daily operations, including logistics, scheduling, and administration. Bringing with him a strong professional background in project management, customer support, and community engagement, Gian has successfully managed large-scale projects, streamlined operational workflows, and guided cross-functional teams to deliver on ambitious goals and tight deadlines. His ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on problem solving has allowed inwardBOUND to remain agile, adaptable, and highly responsive to the evolving needs of schools and communities. Passionate about building efficient systems and creating structured processes, Gian provides the organisational backbone that empowers trainers and directors to focus fully on their creative and educational work. His attention to detail, clear communication, and steadfast commitment to operational excellence make him an indispensable member of the inwardBOUND team, driving its mission to deliver high-quality drama education programmes that inspire and engage learners.