A Malaysian, Angela believes that evaluation is very similar to being self-reflective. It has to inform us, develop us and so, change us. Angela believes so strongly in GEM that she began promoting it long before she became a staff of APC in March 2007. She has effectively encouraged, fostered and strengthened a gender perspective in evaluative thinking with new and existing GEM practitioners, particularly in Asia and Africa (both anglophone and francophone). Although Angela sees herself as a GEM facilitator, she is able to integrate GEM within any organisation's or project's existing evaluation framework. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics, specialising in planning and development; and a post-graduate Diploma in Education (TESL).