The Hong Kong Association

of Business & Professional Women

aka, BPW Hong Kong

…an affiliate of BPW International

Member Directory

Executive Committee [ExCo]

President: Anne Hilty, PhD

Anne Hilty is a psychologist, writer, and director of EastWest Psyche ltd., a global consulting firm based in Hong

Kong. From New York, she has lived in East Asia since 2005. Dr Anne, a long-time advocate for women, has

been a member of BPW since 2011, serving (2011-2014) as International Congress / Program Coordinator, co-

chair of Congress Ambassadors taskforce, and member of PR committee, Peace & Intercultural Understanding

taskforce, and Member-Initiated Projects and Taskforces Pilot. BPWHK Charter Member. Website:

eastwestpsyche.com

1st Vice President / Membership Committee Chair: Winnie Chow

Winnie has extensive experience with over 20 years in project management, event planning and execution. She

has been working with many industries, including financial services, manufacturing, utilities, government and

retail. Winnie is also very passionate about helping the community. She was the Executive Director of the China

Windmill Foundation, Honorable Secretary of the Lions Club of Central, and has recently been appointed as

Special Consultant for the Haw Pau Music Foundation. BPWHK Charter Member.

2nd Vice President / Projects Committee Chair: Judy Tam (Young BPW)

Judy Tam, MSc (Edinburgh), is an active volunteer leader in a variety of non-profit social groups. She is

committed to contributing to society by providing young adults in Hong Kong with different education

experiences. She is now the current Division Director (Hong Kong) of Toastmasters International, whose aim is

to provide good environment for people to nurture communication and leadership skills. She is a civilian

instructor of the Hong Kong Air Cadets Corps, a former vice chairman of Sir Edward Youde Scholars Association

and a member of the ICAC Club. She has many years of experience in supporting education initiatives, and

enjoys working with young people. BPWHK Charter Member.

Executive Secretary: Elizabeth Grobler

Elizabeth Grobler moved to Hong-Kong in 2010 and co-founded Kingdom of Dreams Ltd. (KOD), with

programs focused on activities, events and projects for the youth and local community to promote creativity,

confidence, self-actualization and conservation. She also teaches at a primary school. Elizabeth is originally from

South-Africa and has a Primary Education degree as well as a B.Ed. Honours degree in Learning Support,

Guidance and Counselling. In 2006 she moved to South Korea where she taught ESL through drama. She is a

member of both Hong-Kong Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), and Women in

Publishing Society (WIPS), and publishes in the WIPS anthology. BPWHK Charter Member.

(ExCo, cont.)

Treasurer / Finance Committee Chair: Belenda Ryan Fundraising. Establishment of annual giving platforms for Kellett School, HK and AISG, Guangzhou, PRC;

Business development Manager for UPMC Beacon Hospital in Dublin, Ireland; Expansion of doping

management programme in Japan for British firm, Medscreen Ltd.; One of founding team of Beijing United

Hospital, Beijing China. Website: agconsulting.asia

Young BPW Representative / Chair: Vivica Xiong

Vivica Xiong moved to Hong Kong from China in 2009 to pursue her career in international education and

development. She is dedicated to empowering people and making change through education. She has worked

with international non-profit organizations to promote liberal arts education with a Middle East start-up

university, support mid-career higher education leaders in Asia to advance their skills, and enable young scholars

from developing countries to further their studies. She also led the Hong Kong chapter of Servas, an international

peace and hospitality organisation, for five years. Aspiring to become a global citizen, Vivica speaks Mandarin,

Cantonese and another Chinese dialect, English and some French, and recently began studying Hindi. BPWHK

Charter Member.

Programme Committee Chair: Joni Kwok

Joni Kwok has been working for the HKSAR Government for more than twenty years. She had served in

different Government departments and bureaus which showcased her experience and familiarity with the

Government policies. She was engaged in programme planning and management for different events including

the handover events for the Hong Kong Government, celebration events for the HKSARG establishment,

National Day celebrations, Government Council elections and Anti-Drug activities, etc. Additionally, she is one

of the organizers for the Couchsurfing community in Hong Kong, a network of travelers and locals for cultural

exchange and sharing of life. BPWHK Charter Member.

International Relations Committee Chair: Sindy Leung (Young BPW)

Sindy Leung is currently an account manager in prime brokerage with UBS AG. At the same time, she is an

passionate contributor for the underprivileged. She is the current president of DragoNation – the alumni

association of all programs of the Dragon Foundation with 15 chapters around the world, committee member of

the youth service advisory committee, Youth Think Tank (Education and Employment) with Hong Kong

Federation of Youth Groups, etc. She is a founding member of Tomorrow's Youth Development Fund Ltd. which

strives for upward social mobility and social diversity for young people, and is involved in District 89 of

Toastmasters International. BPWHK Charter Member.

Public Relations Committee Chair: Gaga Tzan (Young BPW)

Gaga is a young creative who came to Hong Kong in 2011 for her university study in design. Following

graduation, she now works as a professional communication designer specializing in branding and campaign

design. She has found her interest in social innovation, and has been involved in a number of non-profit projects

in collaboration with NGOs and social enterprises. She is passionate about using her creativity and design talent

to solve social problems. As a female professional herself, she joins BPW in order to give full support to

women’s empowerment. BPWHK Charter Member.

Taskforce Chairs

Advocacy Taskforce Chair: Rachel Ganly (Young BPW)

Rachel manages Communications at PathFinders, a non-profit in Hong Kong which protects vulnerable children

and migrant mothers. An Integral Yoga practitioner, she also leads body & movement classes for BPW's Girl

Power project. Rachel is an Ambassador for Project Inspire, a UN Women competition for youth projects to

improve the lives of women in Asia. She is passionate about empowering young people with the peace of mind

and confidence to lead social change.

Girl Power Taskforce Chair: Louise Sullivan

Louise is a Practice Leader for Vanto Group in Asia and has worked throughout the Asia Pacific region for over

18 years holding management positions, and HR consulting roles. Louise has been in the transformation industry

for over 12 years delivering programs to individuals and organizations enabling breakthrough results in

performance and quality of life. In 2002, Louise established and ran the Hong Kong business for Landmark

Worldwide. Over the past 6 years Louise has coached and delivered leadership development initiatives to senior

executives and their teams across the region. Louise has worked with leaders across a broad spectrum of cultures

and industries including manufacturing, luxury brands, and finance.

Global Skills Taskforce Chair: Sunitha Pillai

Sunitha worked as a Primary School Teacher and a School Counsellor in India. She holds a post graduate degree

(MSc) in Applied Psychology, diploma in Special Education- Learning Disability as well as B.Ed. She is

involved in providing counselling and support to underprivileged women and children. She moved to Hong

Kong in 2012.

Mentoring Taskforce Chair: Sujata Ramakrishna [Team Leaders: Loretta Ng, Classic Mentoring; Michelle [FNO], Reverse Mentoring]

Sujata Ramakrishna is a senior Marketing & Commercial leader with experience across B2C and B2B

industries, and Inclusive Business initiatives. At Bayer she was the global head of the Consumer Goods

cluster of industries at Bayer Material Science’s Polyurethanes (BMS PUR) division and concurrently

headed up the Industrial Marketing function for BMS PUR in Greater China. Previously, she led the

first ever inclusive business initiative at BMS PUR. Sujata has a vivid multicultural perspective through

living and working in key markets across Asia and in the USA.

Mother Earth Taskforce Chair: Anna Robb [This taskforce will launch in Spring 2017 (March).]

Anna Robb is the General Stage Manager and Technical Director of The House of Dancing Water, a multi-million

dollar aquatic theatre show in Macau. Anna lives in Macau with her husband and two children. Originally from

Australia, Anna has spent the last 10 years working / living in London, Las Vegas, Montreal, Belgium and Macau

and has spent her entire career in the arts. BPWHK Charter Member.

[Taskforce Chairs, cont]

Twinning Taskforce Chair: Liza Yew

Liza Yew is from Ipoh, Malaysia, but has lived abroad for much of her life. Her studies and work have taken her

to Toronto and Montreal, in Canada; Sydney, Australia; and, Hong Kong. Liza obtained her B.Sc. (Biology) from

McGill University and her M.A. (Applied Linguistics) from University of Sydney. For 30 years, she has been

involved in tertiary education. She is presently a Senior Instructor at Center for Language Education, Hong Kong

University of Science & Technology. She first joined BPW in 2011, to work towards the betterment of women

and society. BPWHK Charter Member.

Women Invest Taskforce Co-Chairs [This taskforce will launch in Spring 2017 (March).]

Nina Soliva (Young BPW: Student) Originally from the Philippines, I've spent my entire life in Hong

Kong. I'm currently undertaking a Bachelor in Business Administration majoring in Information Systems at the

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. I've interned as a business analyst and business development

consultant, and have been involved in more than five projects related to social entrepreneurship and technology

innovation. I am interested in working as a management / strategy consultant, or business or operations analyst at

an investment bank / hedge fund. My long-term goal is to merge my knowledge and experience in business and

technology to found a technology company focused on improving the livelihood of populations in third world

countries, especially the Philippines. BPWHK Charter Member.

Rebecca Isjwara (Young BPW: Student) Rebecca is a third-year full time Indonesian student in

HKUST's Global Business program. Growing up in the archipelago, she was convinced that some parts of the

world needed changing, and that she would actively take part in doing so. She represented her country for

international competitions in Brazil, Thailand, and UAE, and started her own business at the age of 15. She

moved to Hong Kong when she was 18 to attend HKUST, where she has been actively involved in AIESEC, the

university's peer mentoring program, and is vice president of the newly-established "Women in Leadership"

community. BPWHK Charter Member.

Student Coordinator

Michelle [FNO] (Young BPW: Student)

I'm Michelle from Indonesia. While studying Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management in the Hong

Kong University of Science and Technology, I am also running my own socially responsible wellness company

named Miscato. Founded with some other like-minded individuals, Miscato offers fresh handmade mood-

enhancing wellness products, and also hands-on wellness workshops. Our activities utilize the talent of low

income women who are interested in the wellness sector. My key skills are in public speaking, aromatherapy, and

youth entrepreneurship. I can speak in Bahasa, English, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese and Korean. BPWHK

Charter Member. Michelle also serves as Reverse Mentoring team leader, for the Mentoring taskforce.

Members

Alice Lee

I was born and grew up in Hong Kong. I graduated with Finance and Accounting majors in Australia. I have

extensive work experiences in investment research and management, corporate finance and investor relations. I

have found my interest in social innovation and I hope I can extend my interest in woman empowerment and

leadership through joining BPW. BPWHK Charter Member.

Angelia Lee

Angelia is currently a Business Ethics & Compliance Senior Manager with a U.S. Biotech company. She is from

Singapore and recently moved to Hong Kong in April 2015 for work. She has always been based in Singapore

and has worked in various industries such as general insurance, agriculture and healthcare. She holds a Bachelor

in Science (Honours), Management from University College Dublin and a Diploma in Legal Studies from

Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore. She has a life slogan, that is, “Live Free and Fearless.”

Angelle Chang I'm Angelle Chang, fashion designer and mother, my fashion label is JOW (Junior) Fashion. I have started JOW

Junior in 2013, my son is born with a left-cleft lip and I wanted people not to look at his scar but at him! So I

decided to design stylish kidswear from Dutch (traditional) fabrics. My hope and message is making a difference

for my son and kids just like him. I was selected as 1 of the Dutch designers to present at the EUROPOP

organised by the Dutch, German, French and Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong 2015. Website:

jowfashion.com

Anita Cheung

Anita is a holistic health advocate, practitioner and pioneer in Hong Kong's health and wellness industry.

Founding Director of i-Detox, wellness consultancy, retail and wholesale supplier of "superfoods" and various

health products, Anita is trained in nutrition, aromatherapy, TCM Hand Diagnostics and Food Therapy, NLP, EFT,

Psych-K and other healing modalities. She has been featured in major media and is a sought-after wellness

speaker locally and regionally. Her mission and passion is to bring out the natural wisdom of self care in everyone

she touches. Anita had a successful career in the fast-paced international fashion industry before her move into

the health and wellness sector after retraining in New York and returning in 2005. BPWHK Charter Member.

Website: i-detox.com

Anna Pavesi (Young BPW)

Committed to life-long learning I pursued formal education until doctoral level and I am a member of societies

for continuous learning. During my 3-year PhD program at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University I refined my

research skills, I presented at research conferences and obtained professional certifications. I am valued by my

supervisors for my research skills and ethics and upon completion of my research studies I was offered a research

position in the department. I am now the Principal Research Associate on a study focusing on women leadership

in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry in Hong Kong.

Ashley Lam (Young BPW: Student)

I am born and raised in Hong Kong and now studying in Hong Kong Baptist University, Year 3, majoring in

translation. Although I major in translation, I always have been interested in the business field. My plan after

graduation is to translate documents or do other translation jobs for business companies. BPWHK Charter

Member.

Barbara Dalle Pezza

Barbara Dalle Pezze is a senior consultant, facilitator, cultural mediator and coach based in Hong Kong. She has

been consulting and training on emotional intelligence, leadership and relationship building over fifteen years.

Former leader of a research cluster at The Center for The Humanities and Medicine at the University of Hong

Kong, she is Assistant Professor at Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University- UIC (China).

Barbara is a certified behavioral assessor (A&DC), and a certified resilience coach (A&DC). She has published

and co-edited books and articles, and presented at conferences and universities across Asia, Australia and Europe.

BPWHK Charter Member. Website: bidiconsulting.com

Carmen Mak

Carmen was born in Hong Kong and moved to the UK when she was 10. Carmen holds a BSc (Hons) degree in

Business with Manufacturing Systems and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Integrated Marketing Communications.

She is a Hong Kong Institute of Marketing-certified Professional Marketer and an Asia Marketing Federation

Certified Professional Marketer. She has been working in Asia for close to 20 years. She joined i-Detox as

General Manager after a long corporate career in regional marketing. She is international in thinking and is

always open to exploring new ideas. BPWHK Charter Member. Website: i-detox.com

Carolyn Bigg

Carolyn is a managing associate at Simmons & Simmons. She advises on all forms of IT and communications

contracts, with significant experience in outsourcing, software licensing and ecommerce. Carolyn also advises on

related regulatory and compliance issues, including competition law, and has a key focus on data privacy/security

law. Carolyn has industry and in house experience from secondments to an international telecoms operator, a US

software house, a forensic service provider and a global insurance company. Carolyn is qualified as a solicitor in

England and Wales (2003) and Hong Kong (2010). Carolyn has been in Hong Kong since 2009. BPWHK

Charter Member.

Cathy Fung (Young BPW)

I have been working in the technology field for almost 3 years which has led me to believe that technology can

make life better. BPW has been established for decades and aims at how females can engage with the world and

expand their potential through existing resources. It is my honour to be one of the young members in the Hong

Kong Chapter. I can't wait to learn more from all members and am looking forward to developing my various

aspects and growing with BPW HK together. BPWHK Charter Member.

Celia Claase

Celia is a full-time ESL/drama teacher who writes, paints and photographs in her spare time. Her paintings have

been exhibited and sold in South Africa and Hong Kong; her photography featured on a journal covers and in

newspapers. She had her writing published in magazines, journals and an anthology and won the 2014

International Proverse Prize for a collection of essays and poetry: The Layers Between. Celia is also an

entrepreneur, who established and ran a Pre-Primary School in South Africa for fifteen years. Her school's Early

Childhood Development program provided practical training for adults. BPWHK Charter Member. Website:

celiaclaase.com

Chelsea Wong (Young BPW)

Chelsea is a consulting associated at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). BBA (Accounting & Finance), University

of Hong Kong. Beta Gamma Sigma. Internships at: PwC (Hong Kong) and BDO (Hong Kong); Project Assistant,

Social Enterprise Alliance (SEA) Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur; Manager Assistant, China Merchants Bank (Jiangsu,

China). CPA Australia Outstanding Student Award, Shanghai Commercial Bank Scholarship, HKSAR

Government Scholarship Fund Reaching Out Award, University of Hong Kong Faculty of Business and

Economics Entrance Scholarship, University of Hong Kong Foundation Scholarships for Outstanding Students.

Volunteer: Global Youth Entrepreneurs Forum (Hong Kong & Shenzhen Qian Hai); Better Health, Better Lives,

Better Future Sanitation Enhancement Project (Siem Reap, Cambodia), Poverty and Exclusion Alleviation Project (The Kerry

Foundation) (Jianxi, China).

Connie Chan (Young BPW)

I am a recent CUHK LLB graduate, currently working as a trainee solicitor in a commercial law firm and co-

founder of Happyramid Limited, a graphic design and branding consultancy, I am also a yogi and I would love

the opportunity to meet more professional and business people. BPWHK Charter Member. Website:

happyramid.com

Crystal Lee (Young BPW: Student)

I am a fine art student at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. My passion is art so I wish to be an artist

someday. So far I've helped organize the graduation show of our school, and I wish to have more experience in

the art industry. BPWHK Charter Member.

Devi Novianti

Devi is working at the Equal Opportunities Commission, Hong Kong. She is graduated from Hong Kong

University’s L.L.M. Human Rights Programme. Previously, Devi worked as the Manager of Christian Action’s

Domestic Helpers and Migrant Workers Programme and Chungking Mansions Service Centre, a centre for

refugees and asylum seekers. In 2006, she received a commendation from the Chief Executive of Hong Kong

SAR, Mr. Donald Tsang for her work in serving the city’s ethnic minority communities. In 2014, her

contributions were also recognized in The List Magazine’s “Women of Hope” profiles in Hong Kong. BPWHK

Charter Member.

Dorothy Tsui

Dorothy is a seasoned personal and organizational development consultant. She has served businesses across

industries, NGOs, government agencies, educational and health care institutions in Greater China, South East

Asia and the USA. Her vision is to facilitate flourishing growth in individuals, relationships, organizations, and

communities through bringing out the best in people. As the founder of Hong Kong Center for Positive Change

and a Principal of Corporation for Positive Change, Dorothy designs and facilitates co-creative processes for

diverse groups for positive and lasting change in organizations and communities. BPWHK Charter Member.

Website: positivechange.hk

Eva Roehrig Wurzer Eva Wurzer grew up in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany where she was educated as an agate cameo engraver

and a gemstone- and jewelry designer. After graduating from the University of Applied Sciences in

Trier, she moved to Innsbruck, Austria where she worked at Swarovski for 8 years. as a designer,

product developer and senior product manager. Then she took on the profession of a full time mother.

For two years, she has lived in Hong Kong with her husband and now two children. Her dream is to

work again as a designer, to release and make use of her creativity once more.

Gayathri Aravind (Young BPW)

Gayathri Aravind was born in India, raised in Hong Kong. Having been educated in the international schooling

stream she has gained a uniquely global perspective. She continued her studies in Hong Kong, going to HKUST

and completing her BBA in accounting and management. Currently, she works as a wealth management advisor

at Sun International Financial Group and aims to empower expats and locals with financial knowledge to make

savvy financial planning investments for their future. Concurrently, combining her passion for working with kids

and giving back to the community, she teaches primary children the basics of human values and how best to

implement them.

Hala Attia (Young BPW: Student)

I am from Tunisia, and I moved to Hong Kong two years ago to pursue my undergraduate studies in HKUST,

where I major in Industrial engineering and logistics management. After graduation, I am planning to work in

Hong Kong for a couple of years. I believe this would help me to determine my field since my major is quite

flexible, and I plan to get a master's degree. I hope to get an internship in Cathay Pacific. I joined BPW because I

am extremely interested in women’s leadership. I'm part of BPW to receive mentorship and advice from

successful women, to help guide my career prospective. BPWHK Charter Member.

Himalee Bahl

Himalee Bahl is fresh off the boat in Hong Kong, having moved here recently from India. She is a

communication specialist, with over 15 years of experience working for a leading India media house and for an

international mutual fund provider. She is looking to explore a new city, its culture and connect with individuals

across different spectrums to create value from her time in Hong Kong. BPWHK Charter Member.

Hoi Lai Yeung

Hoi Lai Yeung has immense interest in people and organizational development to motivate employees and

improve operations so she has been working as a consultant, trainer and facilitator for more than 10 years. Her

major interest is inter-cultural communication, business communication, career management and personal

development. One of Hoi Lai's life-long missions is to backpack in different countries to learn about cultures and

traditions so as to enhance multicultural communication and awareness. BPWHK Charter Member.

Hugo Lau (Young BPW)

Graduated from Hong Kong Baptist University, majoring in Communication (Cinema and Television). An

Awardee of BPWHK Scholarship in 2011 who has been in Design field for a few years and now the co-founder

of a brand design company - Happyramid Ltd. We are excited to bring unique local HK art and design style to the

world and help brand companies with a unique and positive image. We are now working with Ngong Ping 360, a

local HK tourist spot company, to improve its whole image by giving its stores a fresh new look. BPWHK

Charter Member. Website: happyramid.com

Janny Chow

Janny has been managing the supply chains for multinational companies over 17 years, in which she held

management position for various leading companies in retailing and 3PL logistics services. Her international

perspectives are gained through her expatriation in Singapore, Germany, UK, Denmark and Africa. She has

always been interested in positive contribution back to the local community therefore she was glad of the

opportunity of participating in Girl Power Project and became one of the speakers on the topics of ' resilience'.

Jessica Cheung (Young BPW: Student)

I am Jessica Cheung, a Year 3 art major student at the University of Hong Kong. My intended majors are French

language and Chinese literature. I would like to be a writer for children’s literature (this is kind of the ultimate

dream). I hope my future career can allow me to contribute with my language skills. I am now working as a part-

time teacher for extracurricular activity class in a primary school. I hope, and also believe that BPW can give me

a great opportunity to broaden my horizons while making the acquaintance of different people. BPWHK

Charter Member.

Jo Fok

Jo Fok is a Broadcast TV producer, Meaningful Media Strategist and Educator. With broad experience producing

content for international broadcasters and Fortune 500 companies, she founded Marshmallow Media in 2009 to

focus her skills and talent on creating meaningful content for humanity. Recent productions include ‘Beach Life’,

an original Discovery Network travel series exploring alternative ways of living. Passionate about holistic

education, Jo is a Mindfulness teacher and facilitator of the Pachamama Alliance's education program. She also

founded the first annual TEDxYouthDay in HK. BPWHK Charter Member. Website: marshmallow-

media.com

Julia Charlton

Julia Charlton, admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales in 1985 and practicing as a solicitor in Hong Kong

since 1987, is an experienced practitioner in the field of corporate finance. She is a senior fellow of Hong Kong

Securities Institute and a member of: Takeovers Panel and Takeovers Appeals Panel of the Hong Kong Securities

and Futures Commission, Listing Committee of Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, Investigation Panel A of Hong

Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Company Law Committee of Hong Kong Law Society, and

Education Committee of HKSI. She was named Hong Kong American Chamber of Commerce Women of

Influence: Professional of the Year 2008. Website: charltonslaw.com

Kathleen Phillips

Kathleen Phillips was most recently a Senior Programme Manager with Cisco Consulting Services. Prior to this,

she worked in Programme Management roles for AXA-Tech Hong Kong and Cathay Pacific, and held various

Regional Management and Client Services Management roles within AXSOne across APAC. Kathleen was the

final president (2011-2013) of the original BPW Hong Kong, and has worked closely with the startup team of

this new BPW Hong Kong affiliate. Recently relocated to the US, she will remain on the Advisory Board of

BPW Hong Kong through 2016. BPWHK Charter Member.

Ketty Shan (Young BPW)

Architect. Masters Degree in Civil Engineering and Architecture (double major; Toulouse, France). Three years

of experience in the design studio, at 10 Design (Hong Kong). Main projects: mixed-use competition in Zhuhai,

residential complex in Kuala Lumpur, residences in Dubai, hotel in Bodrum, Turkey, and masterplan for

hospitality complex in Myanmar.

Kristy Chan (Young BPW)

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Laetitia Lam

Laetitia Lam is a registered nurse with 17 years of experience. Having worked in her first and only profession

since 1998, she is thankful for how nursing has been so rewarding, touching so many lives in a profound way.

Nursing is a feminine-oriented profession without a doubt; Laetitia has worked in specialties from internal

medicine, surgery and intensive care to accident & emergency, and has been led by great feminists in many

positive ways. She believes that joining BPW will bring mutual benefits through its networking and the

development of professional leadership skills. Many of us find ourselves overworked, underpaid or unappreciated

in our professions; why don’t we gather together to learn how to make lemonade when life gives us lemons?

BPWHK Charter Member.

Laurel Wong (Young BPW)

I am Laurel, a graduate of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Finance). I am very passionate

about entrepreneurship and issues of women’s empowerment. I work in the banking industry. Prior to this, I was

partner in a social enterprise for empowering women, and also ran an online digital marketing platform for art

students and start-ups in London and Hong Kong. I hope to explore issues on women’s empowerment globally,

and to connect with and learn from women professionals in BPW! BPWHK Charter Member.

Lin Tang (Young BPW)

Junior Research Assistant. Equipped with a MA degree in Gender Studies from the Chinese University of Hong

Kong, I have always been concerned about gender equality and employment of women. As a junior research

assistant, I am assisting my supervisor conducting research on women entrepreneurs, ICT and organizations in

China. My current research interest focus on women who are trying to start their career using Internet or online

social networks. I particular interested in if electronic commerce creates a more gender-friendly environment

than tradition business model.

Loretta Ng

I was born and grew up in HK. After working for Jardine Matheson and then LIFE Magazine, I became an

antique shop owner and a jewelry designer. Then I immigrated to Canada where I lived and worked in Toronto for

10 years. In 1994, Bell Canada brought me back to HK as their Telecommunication Business Manager. Since my

retirement, I have been engaging in the anti-aging business as a consultant on diet, nutrition, weight management,

and health maintenance. Anti-aging means extension of our “health span” and adding “life” to years. BPWHK

Charter Member. Loretta serves as Classic Mentoring team leader, for the Mentoring taskforce.

Lucy Wang (Young BPW)

Lucy Wang received her PhD degree in Medicine from the University of Hong Kong in 2015. She is passionate

about medical research regarding the pathogenesis of haematological cancers. Over the past four years, she

published six articles in international peer-reviewed journals, including Oncotarget and Epigenomics, and

attended international conferences, including 2013 EHA in Sweden and 2014 EACR in Germany. She is

dedicated to global leadership, social work, healthcare and educational start-ups, especially the organization of

fundraising, including donation for Ya’an at HKU in 2013. She is also a delegate for Dragon 100-2015

Programme. She is fluent in Cantonese, English and Mandarin. BPWHK Charter Member.

Mandy Lai (Young BPW)

Mandy is an active, self-motivated person who is passionate about human resources management. She is now

working in a management consulting firm, supporting the whole team to offer world-class performance-driven

solutions (focusing on HR strategies, organizational development, talent management, performance management,

etc) to MNCs listed in Fortune Global 500, and local public listed companies covering over 10 industries in Hong

Kong, Macau and China. Mandy also plays an active role in the community. She has been Team Leader and

organizing committee member in Leadership Training Association (2015).

Mary Barbara Hanna

Mary Barbara is energized by meeting new people, hearing new ideas and building community. A five-year

resident of Hong Kong, she comes from the U.S. with a 25-year career in adult learning and development. Mary

Barbara is the founder and Executive Director of Look Left Professional Development Services; manages the

Mentor Program for the Australian Chamber of Commerce, and chairs the Women On the Way-up (WOW)

committee for the American Women’s Association. Free time is spent hiking with her dog, binge-watching

Netflix, searching for the best carrot cake and traveling with her husband. BPWHK Charter Member. Website:

lookleftpd.com

Michelle Leong

Medical Doctor. Honorary Adjunct Tutor CUHK. Trainer in surgery.

Michelle Ng (Young BPW) Not Provided.

Michell See

I'm the first generation here in Hong Kong as my parents moved from Shanghai when the Communists took over

China. Born and brought up in Hong, I'm proud to be a part of her and love all the complexities and dramas here.

Worked in the travel business in my earlier years, showing my hometown to visitors from all over the world,

which inspired me to travel extensively so as to understand different cultures and mindsets. Since getting

married, I have been working in a multidisciplinary holistic health centre as the administrative manager. This

environment has helped me to take a different view about life and led me down my own spiritual path. BPWHK

Charter Member.

Michelle Tin (Young BPW: Student)

I am now a year 3 student studying Translation in Hong Kong Baptist University. I like language very much, and

that's why I am learning German and Spanish. I am not working in any company right now. And I am looking

forward to joining some summer internship overseas. I studied in England 2 years; I like to work with people who

have different cultural backgrounds, and I think that can help me widen my horizon. I am planning to be an

interpreter in the field of law in the future. BPWHK Charter Member.

Nicole Denholder

Nicole Denholder is the Founder and CEO of Next Chapter Ventures. She is an Australian who has lived in Hong

Kong for 12 years. Nicole previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers with their Global Capital Markets

consulting team, working and travelling extensively across Europe and Asia. Nicole is now launching Next

Chapter, with a rewards-based crowdfunding platform for female entrepreneurs, as she is passionate about

supporting female entrepreneurship. Next Chapter will increase women’s access to funding and empowering them

to take charge of their financial destiny, make a profit, thrive and inspire others. BPWHK Charter Member.

Website: nextchapter.com.hk

Nora Hussin

Currently a Senior Lecturer at the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, Nora Hussin received her

PhD and Master in Applied Linguistics at the University of Hong Kong, and a Bachelor in English, Literature and

Education at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. She manages and consults on business and

corporate communications, and educational training for both adults and children. Driven, creative and innovative,

Nora focuses on empowerment through education. BPWHK Charter Member.

Odette Umali

Currently a Learning and Development Executive for Inflight Services Training and Department at Cathay

Pacific Airways Ltd., Odette is passionate about premium service and developing professional and confident

front line staff. Her effective and encouraging training style has been honed by years of experience and

theoretical grounding starting from a degree in Psychology, Adult Training Certification from Hong Kong

University, Executive-MBA from Chinese University of Hong Kong as well as a Yoga Instructor Certification.

Alongside training, Odette also enjoys sailing. She is one of the founders of Seatack Hong Kong Ltd, taking

participants to nearby islands for recreation and for corporate team-building sessions. BPWHK Charter

Member. Website: seatack-hk.com

Quin Thong

Quin is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of experience in financial restructuring, business

transformation and strategy, and is the CFO of a UK advisory firm. On a personal level as volunteer, Quin created

and runs a Wealth Management Program for Kids. A book on the same subject, written for children to promote

financial literacy, is published with Oxford University. She also established and leads a social enterprise in gain

respect and recognition. BPWHK Charter Member. Website: anabykarma.com

Sabrina Leung (Young BPW)

Solicitor (trainee). Intern: Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, Linklaters, Hogan Lovells. Juris Doctor, PCL, Bachelor

of Arts (English), Chinese University of Hong Kong. Participant, CUHK Membership Program; Legal Advice

Scheme for Unrepresented Litigants on Civil Procedures. Member, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Group.

Volunteer, Po Leung Kuk charitable organisation.

Sharon Kwok

Artist, actress, and conservationist, Sharon Kwok is a Eurasian born in Hong Kong who grew up in San

Francisco. As a fine arts artist, Sharon taught arts and held her first exhibition at age 17. She draws, paints,

sculpts, and carves jadeite. As an actress, she has been featured in over a dozen movies and all Hong Kong as

well as some international TV stations. She has also dabbled in music for charitable causes. Today, Sharon

devotes herself to conservation work. A director of both WildAid and Mission Blue, she founded AquaMeridian

Conservation & Education Foundation Hong Kong to contribute to the preservation of biodiversity in Asia.

BPWHK Charter Member. Website: aqua-meridian.com

Shveitta Sharma

Chief Happiness Officer and Founder of School of Happiness, Shveitta Sethi Sharma is a sought after speaker,

coach and facilitator. She has been spotlighted on Tedx HKUST, RTHK-radio television Hongkong,

selfgrowth.com, ezinearticles.com, Buddhist Door publication, Ted Tuesday and various in-house corporate

magazines, and is in the process of completing her first book - a personal memoir. Shveitta has an MBA degree

from The University of Hong Kong; her real interest, however, is in understanding human psychology. BPWHK

Charter Member. Website: happinessisaskill.blogspot.com

Sylvia Chan

Sylvia has wide experience working in manufacturing, legal, communications, data analysis, direct marketing and

finance project management. She is a senior vice president of a small boutique business consultancy and has led

several multimillion-dollar international investment projects and created highly effective project teams to manage

the investment projects in fund raising, M&A and public listing. In 2011, she co-founded LOA Centre Hong

Kong, a training, consulting and coaching firm. Sylvia graduated summa cum laude from Boston University with

a Bachelor of Arts degree with Distinction in Economics. She obtained a Master of International Communication

degree from UNITEC Institute of Technology in New Zealand. She is a Dale Carnegie® Trainer, and is fluent

in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. BPWHK Charter Member. Websites: loa-hk.com & sylvia-chan.net

Tania Motwani (Young BPW)

I am born and bred in Hong Kong and recently graduated with a business degree from the London School of

Economics. Currently I teach maths and business and write teaching materials for local teaching companies in

Hong Kong. In my spare time I enjoy baking and started my own catering company, Bakes by Tania, focusing on

a range of sweet treats! Through BPW I hope to meet many entrepreneurial women and learn as much as possible

about running a successful start up in Hong Kong. Business owner / entrepreneur. BSc Management, London

School of Economics and Political Science. Website: bakertanz.com

Vicky Huffey

Vicky Huffey has lived in Hong Kong since December 2011, where she is VP Sales & Marketing for SGS Asia

Pacific, a global brand and graphics management company. Vicky’s role and passion for travel takes her to many

locations within Asia, and enables her to work with a diverse range of clients and colleagues. In her spare time,

she volunteers for Hong Kong charities working with refugees and environmental challenges, and is a regular

visitor to the Hong Kong trails and beaches as part of the hiking and dragon-boat communities. BPWHK

Charter Member.

Zelinda Ng

Zelinda Ng started her career as an auditor in the United Kingdom. She then moved back to Hong Kong and has

worked in Accounting & Finance and business operations. She holds a MBA (Financial Services) from the

University College of North Wales/ Manchester Business School, United Kingdom. She is a fellow member of

the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and also a fellow member of ACCA. She is a director of

TMF Hong Kong and Head of Operations. BPWHK Charter Member.

BPW Hong Kong, in placing emphasis on the feminine principle, aims to be a positive influence

for human rights and global sustainability. [BPW Hong Kong Mission Statement]