Ron Roukema was born in New Jersey and grew up in North Carolina in the US. He had a tough childhood seeing his dad getting disabled at a young age...
Expats, Social Impact
Category - Social Impact
Entrepreneurs, Expats, Social Impact
HK46: Manoj Dhar – Ex-Banker turned Social Innovator empowering ethnic minorities
Manoj Dhar is a social innovator working tirelessly to bring about changes in the life and stature of the ethnic minority non-speaking Chinese...
Certified Skills Professionals, HK Locals, Services, Social Impact
HK45: Mohan Bharwaney – Former HC Judge with legacy of socially valuable landmark verdicts
Justice Bharwaney saw his role as a judge to improve the world through law. He became a judge in HK high court after serving as a barrister for over...
Entrepreneurs, HK Locals, Social Impact
HK44: James Chen – Catalytic Philanthropist improving vision of the poor and needy globally
James was born in a Hong Kong business family with extensive business in Africa. Growing up, James was sensitized by the differences between the...
HK Locals, Social Impact
HK39: Ben Cha – HK born real estate business tycoon changing contemporary art scene in Asia
Ben Cha developed deep interest in contemporary art growing up as a child, and now he is deploying his expertise in real estate as a valuable Board...
Certified Skills Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Expats, Services, Social Impact
HK37: Yogananth Andiappan – Journey of a true Yogi balancing social service and business
Yogananth came to HK to work as a trainer at a Yoga studio. Thereafter he went on to become an entrepreneur setting up his own Yoga studio “Anahata...
Artists, Expats, Social Impact
HK33: Alison Friedman – Bringing Countries & Cultures Together Through Performing Arts
Alison grew up loving dancing and performing arts, with keen interest in Chinese. She wanted to pursue a career where she could combine her passions...
Entrepreneurs, Expats, Services, Small Business, Social Impact
HK30: Michelle Hong – Singaporean communication professional promoting the urban farming movement in HK
Michelle is a city kid born and raised in Singapore, and found out the hard truths of our food system after having pursued growing her own food after...
Certified Skills Professionals, Entrepreneurs, HK Locals, Services, Small Business, Social Impact
HK23: Dr Minna Chau – On a mission to help HK kids with learning disabilities and ADHD
Born in Macau and trained in US as a clinical child specialist, Dr Minna Chau decided to work in HK to solve learning needs and mental health issues...
Expats, Social Impact
HK21: Christina Strong – A fighter mother turned grief of losing her son into a mission to help others suffering from Orphan’s disease
Christina Strong lost her 15-year old son to Orphan’s disease. She made it her mission to help the children suffering from Orphan’s disease in HK and...