About Me

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Experience & Achievements

2026 - Present

Vice Chair of Steering Committee

Wikimedia ESEAP Hub

Youngest mandated Vice Chair, bridging the gap between established governance and the next generation of contributors. Championing youth leadership, sustainability, and cross-regional collaboration across East and Southeast Asia.

  • Liaise with the Wikimedia Foundation to support regional governance and financial stewardship.
  • Lead the Youth Group's capacity building and strategic roadmap development.
  • Coordinate the Youth Track for the ESEAP Conference 2026.
Governance Regional Cooperation Youth Leadership
Hub Appointment News
Apr 2025 - Sep 2025

Communication Officer (Chinese & Cantonese speaking)

Aspire Health, Inc.

  • Translated key information and procedural guidance for clients and team members in Chinese and Cantonese.
  • Drafted and translated notices, instructions, and correspondence to facilitate clear internal and external communication.
  • Provided technical support to clients and staff, enhancing understanding of insurance processes.
Communications Translation Technical Support
Mar 2025 - Present

Youth Delegate

United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)

  • Draft statements, talking points, and press notes for the Conference on Disarmament, NPT review cycle, Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Anti-Personnel Mine Ban and Cluster Munitions conventions, and ammunition management initiatives.
  • Conduct legal and policy research on international disarmament frameworks, focusing on compliance, transparency reporting, confidence-building measures, and emerging risks from autonomous systems and AI-enabled targeting.
  • Produce policy analyses and briefers to inform UNODA team interventions and youth advocacy.
International Security Policy Research Advocacy
Feb 2025 - Present

Junior Legal Officer

Wai Tak Rifkind & Chow LLP

  • Conduct legal research on GDPR frameworks and EU law compliance matters for commercial clients.
  • Draft reports, policy recommendations, and compliance memoranda under supervision of senior partners.
  • Support cross-border advisory projects involving data protection, corporate governance, and regulatory obligations.
Legal Research Compliance Data Protection
2025 - Present

Arbitrator

Chinese Wikipedia Arbitration Committee

  • Serving as one of the inaugural arbitrators of the Chinese Wikipedia Arbitration Committee (ArbCom), handling high-stakes community disputes and governance issues.
  • Presiding over complex cases involving policy violations and user conduct through a quasi-judicial process to ensure a safe and collaborative environment.
  • Collaborating with global movement structures to align local dispute resolution practices with international Wikimedia standards.
Conflict Resolution Policy Governance Judicial Oversight
Jul 2024 - Feb 2025

Passenger Services Officer (JX & KE)

Hong Kong Airport Services Limited

  • Provided passenger reception, check-in, and gate services, including at Skypier and airline desks, using CM and GoNow systems.
  • Supported passengers at self check-in and self bag-drop, handled major disruptions efficiently.
Aviation Services Customer Relations Operations
2024

Appointed Member

Movement Charter Electoral Commission

  • Appointed to oversee the global ratification process for the Wikimedia Movement Charter, managing electorate verification and voting system integrity.
  • Collaborated with community stakeholders worldwide to resolve electoral disputes and ensure a transparent and inclusive ratification process.
  • Facilitated cross-community communication to maximize engagement and representative participation in the charter's adoption.
Global Governance Electoral Oversight Policy Implementation
May 2023 - Mar 2025

Research Coordinator (IAD)

American Psychological Association

  • Managed participant recruitment and data collection on addictive behaviors.
  • Provide galley proof and review support in Journal articles regarding competence evaluation in US jurisdictions and recovery resources for college students.
Psychology Research Data Collection Journal Review
May 2023 - Jul 2024

Customer Service Officer (HX)

SATS HK Ltd

  • Performed check-in, boarding, arrivals, reservations, and ticketing using Angelite (Travelsky).
  • Assisted supervisors with disruption management, attended briefings, ensured satisfaction of VIPs and general passengers.
Aviation Services VIP Handling
Feb 2022 - Apr 2023

Junior Software Developer

WebEngage

  • Supported backend data processing with PostgreSQL and Python for segmentation and analytics.
  • Developed, debugged, and documented analytic features (campaigns, in-app messaging); contributed to code review and unit testing.
  • Collaborated in a cross-functional team using git and agile tools.
Python PostgreSQL Backend
2021 - Present

Director & Board Member

Wikimedia Community User Group Hong Kong

  • Elected to the board to spearhead strategic planning, financial oversight, and community development initiatives in Hong Kong.
  • Pioneering intergenerational collaboration by bridging youth engagement with established movement structures.
  • Representing the Hong Kong community in regional and global Wikimedia dialogues and conferences, ensuring local voices are heard on the international stage.
Leadership Community Building Strategic Planning
2027 (Expected)

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons)

Hong Kong Baptist University

Majoring in Government and International Studies. Focusing on political theory, international relations, and comparative politics.

Political Theory Social Sciences