- Winner of 14th Hong Kong Outstanding Students Award (1998-1999)
- Internal Secretary of 13th Executive Committee (1999-2000), Hong Kong Outstanding Students’ Association
A strong believer in community outreach, Benita works and advocates through professional as well as personal capacity for social causes with many different organizations. She has many citable experiences in collaboration on a wide range of advocacy projects with businesses, government, non-profits and youth.
Benita holds a B.A. from Cornell University, an M.A. from Boston University, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Educational Studies from The University of Hong Kong. Her academic and practical experience in research, psychology, education and experiential-learning gave her a unique competence in corporate and organisational training. She is passionate in diversity and inclusion, having coached differently-abled individuals at Outward Bound Hong Kong, curated the city’s first LGBTQ+ tour, organized HK’s first Green Women Festival, a mentor for RESOLVE Foundation, to name just a few.
With extensive experience in community outreach and environmental education for universities, NGOs, and think tanks, Benita founded Encompass HK in 2018 to advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She currently serves as a part-time lecturer at The University of Hong Kong, focusing on SDGs, and at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where she teaches on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Additionally, Benita is a Board Member of KELY Support Group, furthering her commitment to youth development. Outside of her professional pursuits, she has been a passionate scuba diving and marine naturalist instructor since she was 18 years old.