Professor CHONG Ming Lin Alice is the Research Professor at Saint Francis University. She has had more than 40 years of fruitful experiences as practitioner, manager, educator and researcher in social work in general and social gerontology in particular. Among them, she was member of the academia, professor and social work leader at the City University of Hong Kong for 28 years, and was the Senior Researcher of the Labour and Welfare Bureau for 3 years. She has been invited by the Government to various advisory committees, such as ‘The Elderly Commission’. Professor Chong has been honoured with many awards, such as the Medal of Honor awarded by the Government in 2013, 2012-2013 Teaching Excellence Award awarded by the City University of Hong Kong, and the very prestigious 2013 UGC Teaching Award.

As a Mobile and Internet technology veteran for over 15 years, Ms. Tam has a long track record of achieving business and technological breakthroughs in a fast-changing digital media landscape. It is her passion to apply digital media & technology advancement in empowering worthwhile organizations such as Hans Andersen Club. Ms. Tam has been serving on Hans Andersen Club’s Board since 2001.

Mr. Fung is a senior solicitor at an international law firm. He has 10 years of experience advising corporate and individual clients on a wide array of matters, including civil and commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, contract negotiations, corporate governance, data privacy, employment and insolvency. He enjoys volunteering and has previously served as President of Leo Club of Victoria and was awarded the Pro Bono Legal Services Award by the Hong Kong government in recognition of his pro bono legal services. Mr. Fung is keen to contribute his expertise to Hans Andersen Club and work with the Club to promote reading habits to children.

Senior Lecturer of Department of Childcare, Elderly and Community Services, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Sha Tin) with almost 40 years of working experience in Early Childhood Education and Kindergarten teachers’ training. Her interests focus on enhancing children’s capability in reading and writing and promoting STEAM education in early childhood education setting. In addition, parent education and professional development for Kindergarten teachers are also her strength.

After graduated from social work study in The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Ms. Wong endeavoured to serve the people from grass roots level in the society. In 2004, Ms. Wong joined Hans Andersen Club as the Executive Director. She helped the establishment of the Storyland, which was an ideal place for storytelling and reading. HAC has been actively training parents in kindergarten, primary schools on storytelling, hoping that knowledge can change the lives of children. She is invited by the Government to various advisory committees including: Community Investment and Inclusion Fund Committee, Commission on Children and Community Care Fund.