2025
Dora CHOW Cheuk Ying
BS in Hotel Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
Dora is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Hotel and Tourism Management, specializing in Hotel Management. Recently, she was selected as an Elite Management Trainee at Hotel ICON, where she is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for guests. Dora’s passion for food and its transformative power has driven her to engage in various volunteer initiatives focused on food assistance. She believes that food can profoundly impact one's life and attitude, and she aims to contribute positively to society by helping those in need. In addition to her hands-on experience, serving as a committee member in the student chapter of the Club Managers' Association at PolyU has provided her with valuable insights into high-end and luxury hospitality services. Dora looks forward to embarking on a new journey through exchange at Cornell University, where she hopes to learn new perspectives and broaden her horizons to contribute to the hospitality industry in Hong Kong. She is excited about the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally during this experience.
February 2025
Carrie YEUNG Tsz Ying
BS in Hotel Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Carrie is currently studying hotel management with a strong passion for exploring diverse trends in the hospitality industry. She embraces challenges and views every mistake as a steppingstone for growth and learning. She is set to embark on an 11-month internship as an Elite Management Trainee at Hotel ICON, where she aims to apply her academic knowledge in real-world settings and develop her leadership skills. With a keen interest in discovering new practices, Carrie is excited to gain further insights into global hospitality trends and enhance her cultural awareness during her studies at Cornell University. Ultimately, she aspires to give back to the local community by sharing her experiences with future generations and bringing the hospitality industry to more people.
February 2025
2024
Christopher CHEN Zekai
BS in Hotel Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Christopher is currently an enthusiastic undergraduate student majoring in Hotel and Tourism Management with a specialization in Smart Tourism and Hospitality. Recently selected as one of the Elite Management Trainees at Hotel ICON, he is undergoing a comprehensive year-long management training program. Believing firmly in the synergy between academic learning and hands-on practice, Christopher actively seeks opportunities to broaden his skills beyond textbooks. He engages in various extra-curricular activities, serving as a PolyU Student Ambassador and participating in mentorship programs. Drawing inspiration from his leadership role in the Student Chapter of the Club Managers' Association, Christopher has developed exceptional organizational and event management skills while thriving in a collaborative team environment. His involvement in the Club Managers’ Association has also granted him valuable insights into the dynamic private club industry in Hong Kong. Christopher is eagerly anticipating his upcoming study abroad experience in the United States, where he will immerse himself in hospitality-related courses and vibrant student organizations at Cornell University. He aims to leverage these experiences to gain extensive exposure to the global hospitality industry, broaden his horizons, and embrace new opportunities for personal and professional growth.
February 2024
Venus CHUNG Ho Lam
BS in Hotel Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Venus is a dedicated hospitality student majoring in Event and Experience Management. With a profound belief in the transformative power of experience, she nurtures a strong aspiration to become an intrapreneur and spearhead technology adoption in the hospitality industry, ultimately enhancing guest experiences. With her prior experience at Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Venus has gained valuable insights into the intersection of technology and hospitality, further fuelling her drive to innovate and shape the future of the industry. She is brimming with excitement as she prepares to embark on her journey to Cornell University School of Hotel Administration as a visiting student. Venus eagerly anticipates the opportunity to further expand her knowledge and forge connections with professionals in her field. She is determined to utilize her newfound insights and experiences to make significant contributions and foster growth within the hospitality sector by introducing innovative ideas and pioneering approaches.
February 2024
Ottillie CHUNG Lok Yeen
BA in Psychology and Linguistics, the University of Oxford
Ottillie has received an offer to pursue Psychology and Linguistics at Oxford University. She is deeply passionate about understanding the human brain and brain disorders, like Alzheimer's and dementia, amongst others. Ottillie also believes that no matter what your industry or occupation, understanding and mastering the complexities of the mind (psychology), and understanding language and communication across cultures (linguistics) are fundamentally valuable skills. A passionate volunteer, she has dedicated time to tutoring fellow students, organizing school and community events, and serving on her school’s well-being council, with a specific focus on youth mental health activities post-pandemic. Through these endeavors, Ottillie has been inspired by the kindness and generosity of others, refined her own values, and ultimately had the chance to make a tangible and positive impact on the lives of others. Having published five books, she is also an avid reader and writer, and views writing as a powerful tool to spread ideas, ignite positive change, and bring people together. Hong Kong holds a special place in Ottillie’s heart, and she hopes that through her studies and the Kwok Scholarship program, she is able to bring back knowledge, skills and connections to make a meaningful difference in Hong Kong and mainland China.
May 2024
Zoe LUI Cheuk Yee
BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, the University of Oxford
Zoe is currently a student at Pate’s Grammar School. She is deeply interested in economics, and finds the interaction between markets and politics particularly fascinating. Zoe also enjoys reading about international relations, sharing her passion for it by co-running Model United Nations Society at school, where a variety of global issues are discussed through multiple perspectives in weekly sessions. By reading Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford, she hopes to gain strong skills in econometrics and policy analysis. Zoe especially looks forward to the prospect of examining strategies used by policymakers to address the prevalent challenges facing contemporary societies. She hopes to contribute to economic and policy research through internships at think tanks during her time at Oxford, which would allow her to develop valuable skills that enhance her ability to serve society and different communities.
May 2024
YUAN Siqi
Master of Public Policy, the University of Oxford
Born and raised in the central area of mainland China, Siqi is dedicated to improving education equality and has a profound interest in gender issues. She is a recent graduate from Tsinghua University with a BA in English and a minor in International Politics, and was an exchange student at Cornell University in the College of Arts and Sciences. Previously, Siqi worked in several private sectors and UN Women China to gain experience in public affairs and government-enterprise cooperation. During her undergraduate study, she has engaged in volunteer programs contributing to education improvement in China's under-development areas. Siqi was also an active student journalist covering reports on social affairs and policy changes. After finishing the Master of Public Policy degree at the University of Oxford, she hopes to utilize the knowledge and skills to promote gender equality from various dimensions.
May 2024
2023
Stephanie CHAN Ying
BS in Hotel Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Stephanie is currently a Hotel Management student at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She is passionate about the hotel industry and is determined to guide it to the next level. She emphasizes innovativeness and believes that taking risks is crucial for the industry to strive. Through her volunteer work, she understands the needs of the society and sees the potential of the hotel industry in becoming more sustainable and beneficial to the social wellbeing of Hong Kong. Aspiring to be a General Manager to promulgate green living and corporate philanthropy, Stephanie has joined Hotel ICON’s Elite Management Program and will go on exchange at Cornell University, hoping to gain insights and garner professional skills that will help her reach her goal.
April 2023
Alan KWOK Tung Wong
Master of Public Policy, the University of Oxford
Alan is a public policy researcher with six years of experience at a youth think tank, specializing in youth development policies, stakeholder engagement, and solution implementation. With a strong commitment to empowering young people, Alan has published numerous research papers and funneled his findings into a mobile application, a board game, and a TV program to reach young people in a more engaging way. He has also led community projects to experiment with innovative initiatives, such as Participatory Budgeting schemes and a Citizen Consensus Conference. Previously, Alan was a host in Metro Broadcast and HOY TV and an intern at a Hong Kong Chief Executive Election Campaign office. He holds a BA in Creative Media from City University of Hong Kong. Moving forward, Alan plans to sharpen his skills in political thinking, decision-making and solution building at Oxford, by which he hopes to harness the increasing complexities of real-world politics and drive meaningful changes for the next generation in Hong Kong and beyond.
May 2023
Gretl LEUNG Shun Yan
BS in Tourism and Events Management, The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University
Gretl is currently
pursuing a Tourism and Event Management degree at The Hong
Kong Polytechnic University. With a passion for the
hospitality and tourism industry, she believes that life is
full of opportunities and potential, like the industry
itself. Gretl will undertake an internship at the Hong Kong Tourism Board this summer to prepare herself in exploring the industry with a global reach in Cornell University. Through her
exchange journey at Cornell University, she hopes to gain
wider exposure in hospitality. She wishes to break through
her comfort zone and connect with like-minded people around
the world. Gretl looks forward to acquiring insights from
the hospitality industry players and aspires to contribute
to the industry with innovative ideas.
April 2023
PAN Leyi
BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, the University of Oxford
Leyi is currently studying at Dunman High School, Singapore. She was from the city of Changzhou, China before going to Singapore on a scholarship offer. Leyi observed differences in cultural and socio-economic conditions in the two countries and wishes to contribute to building a more inclusive society in her home country. In high school, she started a project with her friends to help grant wishes of local children with critical illnesses. She was also a member of her school’s philosophy club, where she and other members ran sharing sessions for the school community on a weekly basis. Leyi hopes that the study of Philosophy, Politics and Economics can enhance her analytical rigor and help her understand issues dividing the global society today. She wishes to broaden her horizon and make positive contributions to her community in the future.
May 2023
Janice PANG Hei Ching
BS in Tourism and Events Management, The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University
Janice is an undergraduate
student currently studying for the Tourism and Events
Management degree at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
As an aspiring student in this field, Janice is a quick
learner with a unwavering willingness to accept new
challenges. She is deeply intrigued by the dynamic nature of
event management, particularly in terms of the intricate
planning and execution required to create engaging and
impactful experiences for attendees. Being a member of Hong
Kong society, her passion for this industry is rooted in a
genuine desire to contribute to the community by creating
events that promote social cohesion and foster cultural
exchange. Janice is excited to embark on a journey of
discovery and growth at Cornell University, where she looks
forward to honing her skills further, experiencing cultural
diversity, and gaining invaluable insights.
April 2023
Charlotte QI Yi
BA in Psychology (Experimental), the University of Oxford
Charlotte is currently attending Lisgar Collegiate Institute in Ottawa, Canada. She is involved in several community organizations, including ones that make neuroscience and psychology education more accessible for students. She aims to do more work around the destigmatization of mental health disorders and promote mental health literacy, specifically within a Chinese context. Passionate about increasing diversity in STEM, she will continue to engage in outreach events that communicate research findings to the public. In the future, she hopes to examine how evidence-based programs could be set up through collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and community partners to better support an aging population.
May 2023
2022
Rachel LIU Ruijie
MPhil in Politics (Comparative Government), the University
of Oxford
Rachel is a recent graduate from the
University of Hong Kong studying Politics and Sociology.
Motivated by her profound interest in media’s impacts on
collective political behavior, she researched political
discourse on social media and state-owned media outlets. To
make further policy impacts with her studies, Rachel has
interned in think tanks, NGOs, and social enterprises in
both mainland China and Hong Kong. Meanwhile, witnessing the
power of education in promoting social mobility, she is also
an enthusiast of volunteering teaching and community
empowerment. In the summer of 2020, Rachel initiated an
online teaching program, which benefited 25 disadvantaged
students from urban villages in Hong Kong. When pursuing the
MPhil in Politics (Comparative Government) degree at the
University of Oxford, she wishes to explore the relationship
between state, media, and society, which, she believes,
would facilitate civil education and community empowerment.
June 2022
Michael NG Chi-fung
Master of Public Policy, the University of Oxford
Michael
has a keen interest in public affairs, particularly the
integration of data science in policy-making. After
obtaining a degree in Global Business and Finance at the
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, he devoted
more than eight years working in the Administrative Service
of the HKSAR Government. Michael oversaw a wide range of
policies from aviation security to university funding. In
2019, he was appointed as the first Deputy Director of the
newly established Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in
Bangkok. Recognizing the importance of big data and
artificial intelligence in today's world and their
applications in the private sector, Michael saw potential to
better utilize these resources in the design and
implementation of public policies, and had taken up further
studies in data science. Looking forward, he would pursue
the Master of Public Policy degree in the University of
Oxford, synergizing knowledge in the two areas to tackle
social problems with scientific and innovative approaches.
June 2022
Cindy PANG Sum-yi
BS in Tourism and Event Management, The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University
Cindy is currently an
undergraduate student studying Tourism and Events Management
at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She has a strong
willingness to learn and explore new challenges with a
can-do attitude and high adaptability to changes. She is
eager to unleash her potential and build her career path in
hospitality, tourism and events fields. She aspires to
cultivate a global business mindset that can generate
innovative ideas and utilize what she has learnt and
experienced to benefit the society by inspiring more
potential future leaders. Cindy looks forward to gaining
practical knowledge and inspiring insights during her study
at Cornell University.
April 2022
Dhruv SINGH
MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management, the University
of Oxford
Dhruv graduated with First Class Honors
in Bachelor of Economics and Finance, with a minor in
Geography from the University of Hong Kong. Through his
research fellowship at the University of St Andrews, he
assisted in drafting the blue carbon conservation framework
for the Scottish Government. After graduating, Dhruv has
done internships in both the public and private sectors,
ranging from startups to the Securities and Futures
Commission. Through his forthcoming experience at the
University of Oxford, he is looking forward to applying
relevant insights and knowledge to plausible climate
migration and freshwater shortages in Hong Kong and mainland
China. Furthermore, Dhruv aspires to contribute to the
mainstream narrative of public policies in order to enhance
opportunities available for minorities in Hong Kong.
June 2022
Clement WONG Pak-qiu
BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, the University of
Oxford
Clement Wong is currently studying at the
Diocesan Boys’ School. At a young age, he had already been
deeply interested in history; this later helped him
appreciate how the contemporary world is shaped by what
happened in the past. Over the years, this cultivated his
strong interest in local and international politics. Clement
believes that people having greater civic awareness would
benefit society as a whole, as it makes them more aware of
the methods by which they can make the world we live in a
better place. To work towards this goal, he started at the
school level by penning articles on the current
sociopolitical landscape in Hong Kong in school magazines,
among other activities. Through the study of Philosophy,
Politics and Economics, Clement hopes to more effectively
serve society by gaining a more all-rounded and multifaceted
worldview.
June 2022
2021
Stephanie CHEUNG Yu-sze
Master of Public Policy, the University of Oxford
Stephanie obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Administration from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
With a keen interest in urban development, she joined the
social enterprise Urban Discovery and co-founded the NGO
iDiscover Asia. Working towards the vision of boosting
cultural capital to build stronger communities, Stephanie
collaborated with private and public sectors in Hong Kong
and a number of Asian cities to map cultural assets. She is
involved in several social innovation and research projects
in relation to community engagement, public space, cultural
policies and building age-friendly communities. Upon her
return from the University of Oxford, Stephanie wishes to
utilize the skills and knowledge gained at the Master of
Public Policy to foster partnerships and better social and
urban policies, ultimately improving the city’s liveability
for the most vulnerable ones.
June 2021
Alice LUI Hin-yung
BS in Hotel Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University
Alice is currently studying for the Hotel Management
Undergraduate Degree at the School of Hotel and Tourism
Management of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. As a
Hongkonger, she wishes to shape the better future of Hong
Kong by sharpening its competitive edge, especially in the
field of hospitality. Alice makes every endeavour to
identify the potential solutions for the numerous challenges
that Hong Kong is facing in today’s global environment.
Inspired by her voluntary experience, it is her humble wish
to promote the education of hospitality industry and help
hoteliers to reach their full potential in the hospitality
industry. Alice looks forward to learning from passionate
hoteliers at Cornell University and enriching her knowledge
and insights in hospitality.
June 2021
Tobias SO Shiu-to
BS in Hotel Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University
Tobias is currently a sophomore Hotel Management student at
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Hotel
ICON’s Elite Management Trainee. Being inspired by his
experience in extra-curricular activities, community service
projects and student organisations at PolyU, he is driven to
advocate for cultural diversity, social justice and mental
health awareness. Tobias endeavours to create a progressive,
inclusive and empowering work environment while
incorporating innovative, ethical business practices to ease
the social inequality and tension in the society. Through
his forthcoming exchange experience at Cornell University,
he wishes to gain unique perspectives and experiences in
order to nurture his business acumen to propose possible
solutions in addressing the goals mentioned above. Tobias
looks forward to applying the relevant insights to the
global hospitality industry in a post-pandemic landscape.
June 2021
Christopher WONG Kakeung
Master in Public Policy in Global Affairs, Yale
University
Chris is going to pursue the Master in Public Policy in
Global Affairs at the Jackson School of Global Affairs of
Yale University. After graduating from the University of
Hong Kong with a Bachelor's Degree in Business
Administration, he joined the Administrative Service of the
Hong Kong SAR Government. Chris was appointed to
policymaking roles in the Innovation and Technology Bureau
and Home Affairs Bureau. At Yale, he wishes to focus his
studies on the internal and external forces that are forging
the future of Hong Kong. Chris is keen to integrate impact
investing with human rights advocacy. He aspires to
contribute to public policies in Hong Kong and China,
especially in youth, gender and LGBTQ+ affairs.
June 2021
Muyi YANG Jia
Master of Public Policy, the University of Oxford
Muyi is a practitioner of peacebuilding and international
development. He has extensive experiences in special
education for high-risk youth integration in fragile
communities. A graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, he
worked for “non-traditional” juveniles in several countries,
including the U.S. and China. With a particular focus on the
Middle East, Muyi has founded a charity school in Syria for
children facing risks of drug addiction, gang violence, and
radicalization. He is a Rotary Peace Fellow pursuing a
master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies at Uppsala
University. As a strong advocate for the power of new
technology to improve peacebuilding work, Muyi collaborates
with peace-builders and techno-innovators for innovative
peacebuilding methods. He looks to enhance his capacity to
leverage multi-sectorial and non-traditional resources for
global peacebuilding by dint of his studies of the Master of
Public Policy at the University of Oxford.
June 2021
2020
Sharon CHAU Long-ching
BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, the University of Oxford
Sharon Chau is currently a Masters student in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Queen’s College, the University of Oxford (“Oxford”), as Hong Kong’s 2023 Rhodes Scholar.
Previously, she gained a First Class degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at University College, Oxford as a Kwok Scholar. Her academic area of interest concerns the intersection of gender and race, particularly that for East Asian women, and the rise of online pornography, ‘incel’ forums and dating apps. Outside of academics, Sharon was Vice President and Treasurer of the Oxford Union, the first Chinese woman to hold either role, the Vice President of the Oxford Feminist Society, and a keen student journalist, having written for her own blog and for publications such as Asia Times. She is also a competitive debater who has represented Oxford internationally and served as Captain of Team Hong Kong.
December 2023
GUO Dongfang
Master of Public Policy, the University of Oxford
Dongfang has a profound interest in the role of impact
investment and social entrepreneurship in tackling
socio-environmental challenges facing global societies.
After obtaining a degree in global marketing at the
University of International Business and Economics, Dongfang
will pursue an MPP degree at Oxford. Dedicated to advancing
science and practice of business social impact, Dongfang has
worked at both private sectors and non-profit organizations
with focuses on sustainability and social value investment.
He was an exchange student at Columbia University where he
got himself fully devoted to the research of global economy
and sustainable development issues. During undergraduate
studies, he successfully led several community service
initiatives and also co-founded an impact-oriented start-up
aimed at empowering aspiring Chinese students who wish to
study abroad. His former field placement was with the China
Alliance of Social Value Investment.
May 2020
Jack LAM Chun-yip
MPhil in Politics (Comparative Government), the University
of Oxford
Jack is a recent graduate from the University of Cambridge
with a BA in Land Economy. With a profound sense of
belonging to Hong Kong, he has interned with a number of
NGOs, think tanks, social enterprises and the government
with the aspiration to tackle land and housing problems and
to enhance the competitiveness of Hong Kong as a global
city. In his published paper with the University of Hong
Kong, he concluded that a major revamp in our political
system is necessary to break the current political deadlock
and heal the social fragmentation amid fresh political focal
points in the time to come. Through studying Comparative
Government, he wishes to draw upon international lessons and
combine theory with action to further solidify his ideas on
the much-needed political transformation for Hong Kong.
Ultimately, it is his humble wishes that Hong Kong can
develop a mature civil society with various means for
participation and a wider political spectrum for ideas to
thrive.
May 2020
Yannis LAM Chung-yan
BS in Hotel Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University
Yannis graduated from The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University (PolyU) with a BSc in Hotel
Management degree. She was the President of Campus YMCA of
PolyU and was a Hong Kong Young Ambassador of Hong Kong
Federation of Youth Group. The exchange experience at Cornell University has helped her to understand cultural diversity and she was inspired to be an entrepreneur. She has
met international like-minded friends in business
management. She is currently a graduate trainee at the human
resources department of UBS and has since worked in
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team, Regional Services Team
and Employee Relations Team. She will continue to explore
her interest in the banking industry.
April 2023
Roshan Prakash MELWANI
Master of Public Policy, the University of Oxford
Roshan
Melwani is a public interest advocate, accredited mediator
and legal practitioner. After graduating from the LSE,
Roshan has dedicated his career to advancing the
constitutional rights of Hong Kong’s marginalised
communities. In this capacity, Roshan has handled a variety
of landmark judicial reviews and legal applications for
refugees, ethnic minorities and human trafficking victims.
Roshan was previously with the United Nations at the Khmer
Rouge Tribunal, working in an international criminal law
defence team. He is currently a research fellow with the
University of London, where he is focusing on legal and
policy frameworks to address climate displacement in the
Pearl River Delta. For his work, Roshan was nominated to the
Zubin Foundation’s inaugural Youth Diversity List: a list of
ethnic minorities qualified to serve on Hong Kong government
committees. Following the MPP at Oxford, Roshan will focus
on addressing displacement and access to justice through
holistic policy reform and participation in representative
governance.
October 2021
Kelly YUNG Ka-yi
BS in Hotel Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University
Kelly is currently studying Hotel Management in the School
of Hotel and Tourism Management at the Hong Kong Polytechnic
University. Being inspired by her leadership experience in
AIESEC, Kelly sees leadership and management as powerful
strategic tools to cultivate and hone one's life-long
learning skills. Aiming to be a future high-calibre hotelier
after graduation, Kelly is eager to bring empowering
theories into the business management culture of hospitality
industry. She believes positive people working in a
progressive corporate culture brings in innovation and
effective working relationships among colleagues in
achieving excellence. She hopes to develop an inclusive,
appealing and sustainable business environment in the
industry to identify and nurture talents. Through her
journey at Cornell University, Kelly looks forward to
embracing new hotel management insights, knowledge and
practical skills. It would greatly complement her continuing
studies in Hong Kong and be conducive towards her
aspirations to integrate business acumen in making inspiring
changes in hospitality management.
April 2020
2019
Jack CHONG Ming-yeung
BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, University of
Oxford
Jack previously built software for
sustainable finance empowered by blockchain and used by
institutional investors. He is a serial enterprise geek (AI
SaaS in ed-tech and drug testing in biotech). Jack studied
Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford. He speaks
Arabic and would be a Chinese diplomat in MENA in another
life. His blog was also quoted by the Financial Times.
April 2023
Zirui HUANG
Master of Public Policy, the University of Oxford
Zirui
works at the China Intelligent Vehicle Of The Innovation
Platform Co.,Ltd, she is responsible for strategy and
business planning. Zirui attended the Purdue University in
Management Science and Economics, she then went on to pursue
a Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design from the Fashion
Institute of Technology in New York and a Master’s Degree in
Public Policy from the University of Oxford.
August 2020
Venus YIM Ka-wai
BS in Hotel Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University
Venus graduated from The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University (PolyU) with a bachelor’s degree in
Hotel Management. She was awarded the Dean’s List several
times throughout her time at PolyU. After the thorough
exploration of the hotel industry via her study and
internship experience, Venus realized her lessen passion for
the industry. Instead, she returned to the subject she
endorsed in secondary school, Economics. The newfound
passion led to a career in the financial industry. She is
currently working as a securities research assistant in a
bank. Further study of economics related subject is in the
pipeline. As someone who was born and raised in Hong Kong,
Venus is devoted to contributing to the betterment of her
birthplace. Even with the challenge of change in career
path, she would continue to embrace herself with
opportunities presented.
June 2022
Gabie YIP Ka-yi
BS in Hotel Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University
Gabie graduated from St. Margaret’s Co-educational English
Secondary and Primary School, a school where she studied for
12 years and found her passion for hospitality. After
obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel Management from the
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, she has joined the hotel
industry as a Management Trainee at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong.
Gabie has always been fascinated by hotels since a young age
from her limited but joyful travelling experience, it has
become her passion to serve people for a satisfying stay.
With her dedication to advance the service industry, she
will continue to utilize the contemporary knowledge and
insights that she has gained from her studies at Cornell
University to inspire more talents to develop their paths in
the hospitality industry.
June 2022
2018
Gerald CHEN Cheuk-chun
BS in Hotel Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Starting from a young age, Gerald has developed a strong interest in culinary arts and at the age of 15, he successfully published a cookbook, "The Culinary Triangle". Gerald’s interest in food and beverage had driven him to pursue a hotel management degree at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University ("PolyU"). After his semester in the School of Hotel Administration of Cornell University, Gerald decided to further his studies in law. His goal is to offer grounded and industry-focused legal advice to hospitality businesses by combining his expertise in both hospitality and law. Gerald is now a trainee solicitor at Taylor Wessing, a global law firm, with its Hong Kong office specializing in corporate law. Gerald attained a Juris Doctor degree and PCLL (Distinction) from The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2022 and 2023 respectively. He also received a bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from PolyU in 2020, where he was the valedictorian of his graduating class and the recipient of the Outstanding Student Award of his faculty in 2019. Prior to his tertiary education, Gerald was a student at St. Paul’s College.
December 2023
Cheryl LO Man-wai
Master of Public Policy, University of Oxford
Graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with
a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Cheryl currently
works on wildlife conservation. She leads a campaign that
aims to ban the ivory trade through policy change locally
and internationally. The campaign has successfully mobilized
Hongkongers from different walks of life to support the same
cause. Her advocacy and lobbying work have led to ivory bans
in Hong Kong and China which are reputed internationally as
the game changer in reversing the decline in elephant
populations. Cheryl has participated in conservation ground
work with world renowned scientist Dr. Iain Douglas-Hamilton
in Kenya. She co-authored the report 'The Hard Truth: How
Hong Kong's Ivory Trade is Fuelling Africa's Elephant
Poaching Crisis‘. Cheryl looks forward to sharpening her
analytical skills and channeling her experience at Oxford to
strengthen public policies for wildlife conservation and
environmental protection.
May 2018
Dennis NGAN Yu-pang
Master of Public Policy, University of Oxford
Dennis is currently the Director of CEO’s Office at the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority. He plays a crucial role in overseeing the overall strategic direction and operation of the West Kowloon Cultural District, one of the most ambitious arts and cultural districts in the world. Dennis reports directly to the CEO and collaborates closely with various stakeholders, including the board and senior management, government officials, business and cultural partners, with the ultimate goal of developing Hong Kong as an “East meets West” international cultural centre. He worked at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, engaging with philanthropic foundations and grant-making of sports, arts and cultural projects in Hong Kong. Prior to that, Dennis worked at the Administrative Service of the Hong Kong SAR Government. He was appointed as Assistant Secretary for Constitutional & Mainland Affairs and subsequently Assistant Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development of the Hong Kong Government. Dennis holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (1st Class Honours) from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Oxford.
December 2023
Scarlet WONG Yat-lam
BS in Hotel Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University
Scarlet graduated from Maryknoll Convent School. She is
currently majoring in Hotel Management at PolyU. With her
interest in food critique and enthusiasm in culinary arts,
she hopes to engage in the food and beverage sector in the
hospitality industry. To transform dining into an experience
of togetherness and a remarkable source of collective
memories is what Scarlet wants to achieve. She looks forward
to applying her knowledge and insights from her Cornell
experience and driving the collective improvement of the
hospitality industry as future hoteliers put their heads
together.
February 2018
Martin YIP Cheuk-lam
BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, University of
Oxford
Martin Yip is a student at Diocesan Boys’ School. He
developed an interest in current affairs since a young age
which led him to follow local politics. As editor and
contributor of school magazines, Martin recognizes the
immense power of biased media and the echo chambers they
form which has exacerbated divisiveness in society. He
deeply appreciates the value of rational and pragmatic
discussion in furthering political discourse. Martin
believes every member of society has the potential to play a
part in shaping its future. By reading PPE, he hopes to gain
a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of governance as
well as political systems in order to serve Hong Kong by
encouraging civic participation and reducing inequality in
society.
June 2018
2017
Agnes CHAN Tsz-ling
BS in Hotel Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University
Agnes graduated from PolyU, where she majored in Hotel
Management. She began her career in a digital content and
product role at a hospitality group, where she gained
valuable experience in digital strategy and customer
engagement. With a vision to further explore the potential
of digital technologies and their impact on traditional
industries, she joined a blockchain and Web3 company, where
she worked on innovative projects that leveraged the power
of decentralized networks, GameFi, and metaverse. Her
experience at Cornell University's School of Hotel
Administration inspired her to pursue a career at the
intersection of hospitality and technology. During her time
at Cornell, she learned about the latest trends and
technologies in the hospitality industry and how they can be
applied to enhance the guest experience and streamline
operations. This experience motivated her to explore the
potential of digital transformation in the hospitality
industry and beyond. Currently, she is working at BMW, where
she is involved in digital transformation initiatives and
manages projects that aim to resolve business and customer
pain points through technology. She believes that digital
innovation and transformation are essential in today's
fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, and she is
excited to be part of a team that is at the forefront of
this transformation. In her free time, she enjoys exploring
new cultures, meeting new people, and learning about
different cuisines. She is a team player and thrives in
collaborative environments, always seeking to learn from
others and contribute her unique perspective.
April 2023
Harry LAU Kwun-hang
BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, University of
Oxford
Harry Lau graduated from Diocesan Boys’ School in Hong Kong.
As an advocate of the Cantonese Language, he has coached and
led his school to grand finals of local and regional Chinese
debating tournaments. What he valued most from debating is
not the best debater awards he attained, but the exposure to
social and political dissension which inspired him to pursue
resolution to the political impasse in Hong Kong. Harry
recognises the prevalent intergenerational inequity and
young people’s dissatisfaction towards traditional
institutions. By reading PPE at Oxford, he hopes to apply
knowledge of these closely-knitted academic disciplines and
instigate changes to promote social mobility in his
homeland.
May 2017
Vanessa WEI Rujia
BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, University of
Oxford
Vanessa Wei holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the Hong Kong
University of Science and Technology (HKUST), double
majoring in Marketing and Economics. She has represented the
HKUST to compete, win and adjudicate at numerous
international debating competitions, as well as hosted the
7th Hong Kong Debate Open in 2016. Vanessa firmly believes
in the virtue of free, inclusive civil discourse in
advancing the social causes in Hong Kong as well as in
Mainland China. Seeing the lack of original news reporting
in China, she wishes to contribute to the development of
quality and accessible journalism in China. She is
particularly passionate about the issues of education,
poverty alleviation and feminism. Inspired by the numerous
social enterprises using the concept of sharing economy and
innovation in Hong Kong that act as a bottom-up approach in
pushing for social changes, she looks forward to integrate
her learnings in business and governance and apply them to
the domain of social innovation in Greater China.
May 2017
Angus WONG Yik-hang
BS in Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University
Angus is a driven and versatile professional with a passion
for the tourism and events industry. He holds a BSc in
Tourism Management from PolyU, where he was actively engaged
in the Student Association at the Hotel School and dedicated
himself to the community service. Angus broadened his
horizons and honed his skills through an enriching exchange
experience at Cornell. With a solid background in event
management in both private and public organisations, Angus
currently serves as a Senior Events Executive at Animoca
Brands, a leader in the Web3 industry. Angus leverages his
expertise in planning and executing successful events, with
a focus on Web3 technologies and their potential for
transforming the web. He is a proactive self-starter who is
always exploring new projects and opportunities to grow
outside of work. In his free time, Angus indulges his love
of travel and immerses himself in new cultures and
experiences, often seeking out innovative uses of technology
in the places he visits.
April 2023
2015
Ankie NG Hay Mun
Master of Public Policy, University of Oxford
Ankie has founded Shifted, a company providing consulting
services on Impact Investing. She holds a Bachelor’s
Degree in International Relations and Economics from the
University of Toronto. Following her Master of Public Policy
(“MPP”) study, Ankie has worked in various
impact investing projects. She is appointed as a member of
the organizing committee of Social Enterprise Summit. Ankie
assists in building a Social Impact Bond at the University
of Oxford (“Oxford”). She believes that private
capital can be deployed to solve social issues in Hong Kong.
April 2018
Clare TONG Jingwen
Master of Public Policy, University of Oxford
Jingwen holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English
Literature from Beijing Foreign Studies University.
Following her MPP study, she has worked with the Office for
Civil Society of the UK Cabinet Office and Oxford Policy
Management. Jingwen is currently a Lead Analyst with China
Policy. She hopes to be a reliable mentor, challenging the
theoretical knowledge of political science and building a
more inclusive civil society in China.
November 2018
Charles WANG Luoduan
BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, University of Oxford
Charles graduated from Oxford with a Bachelor’s Degree in PPE. He was one of the first Chinese served the oxford Union. Charles believes that every change comes from small contributions by each and every individual and he is determined to do his part in making a difference to the Hong Kong society. He worked at Credit Suisse and CLSA. Charles is currently an Investment Consultant at GenScript Biotech.
January 2024
Dr. Brian WONG Yue-shun
BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, University of Oxford
Dr. Brian Wong is an Assistant Professor in Philosophy at the University of Hong Kong. His research examines the ethics and dynamics of authoritarian regimes and their foreign policies, historical and colonial injustices, and the intersection of geopolitics, political and moral philosophy, and technology. A Rhodes Scholar (2020) and Kwok Scholar, Brian holds a DPhil in Politics from Balliol College; MPhil in Political Theory (Distinction) from Wolfson College, and an MA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (Double First Class, 9th out of 240) from Pembroke College, University of Oxford. Brian has taught modules in politics to undergraduate students at Oxford and Stanford Universities, and spoken at conferences at Harvard-Sciences Po, LSE, Carnegie-Tsinghua, Stanford, Tufts, and briefs MNCs, hedge funds, and family offices and investors on macro risks in Asia. Brian currently serves as a Fellow and Advisor on Strategy at the Oxford Global Society, an independent Oxford-based think-tank. He is also a Fellow at the Centre on Contemporary China and the World. He co-founded and now advises Oxford Political Review, a publication aspiring to bridge the theory-practice gap. As a columnist at the Hong Kong Economic Journal and Editor-at-Large for ThriveGlobal, he contributes regularly to publications such as TIME, Foreign Policy, Aeon, Financial Times, Diplomat, Fortune, SCMP, Nikkei, Japan Times, the US-Asia Law Institute, E-IR, Institute of Art and Ideas, USCN Perception Monitor, Neican, and The Hindu, having also presented and written on issues of public philosophy for the Journal of Practical Ethics, the American Philosophical Association, and the Royal Institute of Philosophy. Brian's comments have been featured on The Atlantic, Nikkei, Al-Jazeera, and POLITICO.
December 2023
2014
Melody GU Chun
Master of Public Policy, University of Oxford
Melody is currently the Head of Market Strategy at GLP China, a leading investment manager, developer and operator in logistics, real estate and business parks. She is in charge of market research, intelligence analysis and strategy formulation. Previously, Melody worked at Alibaba as a strategist, advising on the company’s expansion overseas. She also worked at World Bank as a consultant, focusing on urbanization and infrastructure development. Melody holds a B.A. degree from Nanjing University, an M.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Public Policy degree from the University of Oxford.
March 2025
Dr. Sarah HE Yuan
Master of Public Policy, University of Oxford
Sarah holds a PhD in International Political Economy from Boston College. She graduated from the University of Chicago with a Bachelor’s Degree in Comparative Literature and Creative Writing and from the University of Oxford with a Master of Public Policy. She is currently a consultant at Boston Consulting Group and a fiction author. Sarah is passionate about Chinese policy changes in foreign investment and she hopes to contribute to driving democratic development in Greater China in the future.
December 2023
Chloe XU Duo
Master of Arts in Global Affairs, Yale University
Chloe Xu graduated from Beijing Foreign Studies University
with a B.A. in English studies. After graduation, she worked
with China's Xinhua News Agency in several different
capacities, including English news writer covering
international affairs, business desk editor, and resident
correspondent in Middle East regional bureau. At Yale, she
concentrated her research on East Asian foreign policy and
is particularly interested in Sino-Japanese-U.S. policy
interaction in the region. Chloe furthered her research on
Sino-Japanese relation at the University of Tokyo as a Yale
Fox Fellow. She is now a free-lance columnist.
March 2017
2013
James CHAN Kin-sing
Master of Public Policy, University of Oxford
James is currently the Senior Manager of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, one of the world’s top ten charity donors. He is responsible for grant-making of health and elderly care projects in Hong Kong and is currently focusing on initiatives related to epidemic preparedness. Previously, he worked on anti-discrimination and disability-related work at the Equal Opportunities Commission, an independent statutory body implementing the anti-discrimination ordinances in Hong Kong, as well as the United Nations Development Programme in Beijing, focused primarily on access to justice, urbanisation, and other international development issues. James holds a Master of Public Policy degree from the University of Oxford, an LLM degree in Human Rights and a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Politics and Public Administration from the University of Hong Kong.
December 2023
KONG Qingling
Master of Public Policy, University of Oxford
Qingling works with United Nations Educational, Scientific,
and Cultural Organization in advancing inclusive and
equitable quality education, with focuses on quality
assurance and internationalization of higher education,
skills development and youth empowerment. She has worked
across developing contexts in Africa, Latin America, and
Southeast Asia, including with CARE International on women’s
economic empowerment, with Imaflora on sustainable
development of the Amazon, and with Ashinaga Africa
Initiative. Qingling holds a Master of Public Policy degree
from the University of Oxford, an MSc in Development
Management from the London School of Economics and Political
Science, and is currently pursuing a DPhil in Education at
the University of Oxford.
June 2021
2012
Ayo CHAN Yi-ngok
Master of Public Policy, University of Oxford
Ayo is a managing director of Hongkong-based, Japan-oriented investment fund and co-founder of various financial vehicles, and holds leadership positions of highly regarded biotechnology, medical and healthcare industry associations which played a key role in policy advocacy and health education during the Covid-19 pandemic. He also serves as the vice-president (executive) of an international convention of the biotechnology industry, and assumes major responsibilities of organizing Hong Kong delegates and the HK-themed sub-forum and activities for the 3rd Conference of Global Health Forum of Boao Forum for Asia. Advising STEAM education initiatives and youth organizations in Greater China, Ayo strongly believes that the HKSAR can play a greater role in regional cooperation in Asia. He co-founded Governance Partners Yangon in 2015, a social venture addressing a broad range of developmental challenges in Myanmar through capability-building programs and policy exchanges. He began his career with the a multinational bank and was a partner of a 4As digital agency in Singapore. He holds a fellowship with the Tokyo Foundation, and advanced degrees from Peking University and the University of Oxford.
September 2024
LIU Haining
Master of Public Policy, University of Oxford
Haining
is currently the Senior Vice President of communications at
HSBC China, based in Beijing. She holds a Master of Public
Policy from Oxford, and a Master's Degree in Communications
Studies from the Journalism School of Fudan University.
Haining has worked in various non-profit and business
organisations, leading their communication functions and
campaigns. She was also an active freelance broadcaster and
columnist with extensive experience in the media sector as a
journalist and news anchor, including BBC World Service, the
Financial Times, CGTN and South China Morning Post. Haining
is also a zealous practitioner of classical ballet.
April 2023