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Impact Lab Alumni Network Committee
The Impact Lab Alumni Network Committee connects the Impact Lab community to share guidance, knowledge and experience, shape the future of the Impact Lab course, and social impact. Members of the Alumni Network Committee have the opportunity to make a difference in the community and gain valuable leadership experience.
COMMITTEE TERM AND MANDATE
Impact Lab Committee Members are selected through a nomination process bi-annually and the positions are voluntary. Each Committee Member is expected to dedicate approximately 4 hours of voluntary work a month for the benefit of the Impact Lab community. Committee Members can be selected for 2 consecutive terms.
2024-2026 impact lab alumni network COMMITTEE
Edwin runs his own education centre in Hong Kong today. He interned with Soap Recycling during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Seeing vulnerable communities struggle to access masks, Edwin and fellow interns sourced supplies and distributed essential protection across Hong Kong.
This NGO experience showed firsthand the impact committed individuals can make. Those formative lessons still guide him.
Chair
Yoyo is a final-year conservation student at HKU, and previously played the cello just like her famous namesake, cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Her fondest memory from Impact Lab was the internship at GAC, where she lent a hand during their vibrant Drinks and Draw event. Yoyo was touched by the mentors' guidance and the welcoming atmosphere, which made her time at GAC and Impact Lab truly rewarding.
Secretary
Jolyn Yin is an impact-driven creative with experience in entrepreneurship, design, and technology. Her time at the University of Hong Kong's Impact Lab course inspired her relocation to London to pursue her passion for driving social change through creative innovation.
Entrepreneurship Support
Kyra, now in her final year studying journalism in Hong Kong, has always been drawn to storytelling in all its forms. Her time in Impact Lab offered many touching moments listening to her peers' tales of overcoming challenges while spearheading social impact projects. Kyra was moved by their resilience and inspired by the power of narrative.
Events & Community Coordinator
David has a multi-disciplinary background in accounting, finance, environmental engineering and technology startups. He co-founded the edtech social business MYEO which reached 500,000+ users. Since then he has focused on climate action, including founding the first company in China directly removing CO2 from the atmosphere.
Entrepreneurship Support
Sabrina, a business development intern at Carbonbase, Sabrina was entrusted with key logistics for a high-profile TEDx talk amidst the challenges of COVID-19. Her agility and professionalism shone through. From there, Sabrina carried her passion for sustainability to foodpanda, where she continues working diligently to reduce waste and carbon emissions. Her foundations were built at Impact Lab.
Career & Mentoring Coordinator
Veronica's journey at Impact Lab ignited her passion for advocating for migrant worker rights, which she explored at Migrasia. This experience led her to intern at the Fair Employment Agency, where she supported marketing initiatives and managed social media to help connect Hong Kong residents with migrant workers without placement fees. Her commitment to driving awareness and positive change reflects the core values of the Impact Lab.
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impact lab Mentoring program
The Impact Lab Mentoring Program is a flagship program of the Impact Lab Alumni Committee. It aims to connect Impact Lab alumni and professionals with students and recent graduates to provide career guidance, share knowledge and experience, and shape the future of the Impact Lab community.The Impact Lab Mentoring Program is a valuable opportunity that allows Impact Lab Alumni to hone their leadership and communication skills, build their network, and learn about other organisations and industries through their mentees.
Since 2023
we had provided guidance to 25mentees and engaged 10mentors
2024 Fall
Mentor
Venus Lenug
Purpose and Sustainability Officer at Veolia
Woody Chen
Senior Sustainability Manager, Link REIT
Selina Cheung
People Operations Specialist, Chanel
Luki Wong
Senior UI/UX Designer, foodpanda
Timeline & Commitment
We run the mentoring program in line with the HKU academic semesters.
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Selection of Mentors: Mid of September
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Student Onboarding & Matching: End of September
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Mentor Training & 1st Connection Session: 21 October
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Mentoring (at least 2 meetings): End of October & November
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Feedback & Wrap Up: Nov 28th, 2024
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Application process
Sabrina Onggowarsito
Mentee
“Through the mentoring program, I found out what I am passionate about. I realised that what I want to pursue is the most important factor in determining whether a Master’s degree is more suitable for me than looking for a graduate job after graduation.”
Jacky Tam
Mentor
“Different students have different life experiences and some are not aware of the corporate lifestyle which I was happy to be able to share about.”
Emi Hasegawa
MeNtee
“My mentor helped me realize that it’s okay to be uncertain about one's career path, but it’s definitely beneficial to pursue a more prestigious career initially if you’re unsure. This can provide valuable leverage if and when you decide to switch career paths in the future.”
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