Present positions in Zonta

District:

• Elected: Lieutenant Governor, 2022-2024

Club:

• Appointed: SOM Committee, Co-chair

Prior positions in Zonta

District:

• Elected: Nominating Committee, Chair (2016-2018)
• Appointed: Z and Golden Z Committee, Chair (2020-2022)
• Appointed: Z and Golden Z Committee, Chair (2018-2020)
• Appointed: IT Development Committee, Chair (2016-2018)

Area:

• Elected: Area 2 Director (2014-2016)
• Elected: Vice-Area 2 Director (2012-2014)

Club:

• Elected: President (2002-2004)
• Elected: Vice President (2001-2002)
• Elected: Recording Secretary (2012-2014); (2006-2008)
• Appointed: Committee Co-chair: Fundraising (2012-2014); (1998-2000)
  SOM (2016-2022)
  Fellowship (2010-2012)
  Advocacy (2008-2010)
  Status of Women (2006-2008)
  Service (1998-1999)

Participation and attendance in Zonta events

International Conventions attended:

• Hamburg (2022), virtual attendance
• Yokohama (2018)
• Nice (2016)

District conferences attended:

• Bangkok (2021), virtual attendance
• Hong Kong (2019)
• Manila (2017)

Area Meetings/Workshops attended:

• A6 Meeting – May 2023
• A4 Meeting – Feb 2023
• A2 Meeting and Training – 2022
• (Attended all Area 2 Meetings and Trainings since 2000)

Achievements as a Zontian

As Lieutenant Governor, I have worked closely with ZI and Regional membership chairs, DG and Area Directors to manage membership retention and promote recruitment of new members in D17. During the 2 Biennium as chair of Z and Golden Z Committee, D17 had the fastest growth rate in Z and Golden Z clubs among all ZI districts.

As Area 2 Director, I promoted the then new ZSN campaign in innovative ways. The effort was recognized with numerous District Awards.

At club level, I implemented creative advocacy and fundraising projects which increase the visibility of our club.

Business / Professional Information

Current Company/Organization:

Chan’s Creative School

Nature of business:

Education

Position/Title:

Board of Directors (since 1995); Chairman of Board (since 2022)

Responsibilities of position :

As chairman of the board and management committee, I lead and manage a prestigious educational institute to maintain its traditions and virtues, at the same time, implement new initiatives and programs to upgrade the school and to tackle challenges in the coming decade.

Contribution of business/professional experience to the effective performance of positions:

• 20+ years in managing a group of schools, NGOs and publication company with 4,000 students and 500 staff.
• Creative designer, director, founder and operator of an interactive children museum and children theatre (2009-2022)
• Author, editor and business director of children magazine and books and curriculum since 2000.
• I am a strong believer in “servant leadership”; always lead and manage with an open mind, setting far reaching yet reachable goals; lead with strong focus; yet flexible to adapt to changes as needed.

Involvement in other organizations

• China Women’s University, Beijing – member of Board of Directors (2011-present)
• HK Soong Ching Ling Children’s Education Commission, Vice Chair (2020-present)
• HK Committee on Care for Children –Board member (2003-present)
• Chinese Society of Educational Development Strategy – Children Development and Education Committee – Board Member (2017-present)
• Chan’s Creative School (Island) - member of School Board (2013-present)
• Chan’s Creative School – Chairman of the School Board (2022 – present)
• North Point Methodist Church Kindergarten- member of school board (1996-2009; 2013-2016; 2019-present)
• North Point Methodist Church – board member (2015 – present)
• SOWGOOD Positive Education Centre– advisory board member (2018-2022)

What are your goals for advancing the objects of Zonta International in District 17 and concrete programs to accomplish?

• Adapt to the changing world
• Adhere to the Zonta vision and objects
• Build on the D17 success stories
• Focus on meaningful service and advocacy projects, include those on tackling climate change
• Increase membership by increasing the visibility and status of Zonta in the District
• Retain members through strengthening the bonding at club level and among D17
• Groom future D17 leaders through programs by the Leadership Development Program

What special competencies and attributes do you possess which qualify you to serve in the position you are nominated for?

During the 27 years of being a zontian, I have led at club, area and district levels in a wide array of posts and projects. I understand the dynamics and need of the district. I believe in “servant leadership”. I have proven to be an effective leader motivating the team to accomplish our goals.

As District 17 Governor, I shall lead the board to work towards the goals of the in-coming ZI president; to adapt to the district’s culture and need, embrace new technology, innovative ideas and lead the district to sustain and grow in this NEW ERA.