Unstoppable Spirit

Yvonne brings an extensive background as an experienced and distinguished child psychologist to her current roles at the Child Development Centre. She also maintains strong links to academia as well as advocacy in (early) childhood, partnering with The University of Hong Kong as a former lecturer and on local and regional projects relating to early childhood development, consulting on UNICEF projects, and promoting the importance of play.

Yvonne effectively facilitates assessment, therapy and specialized education of children with SEN, in an atmosphere of openness, tolerance and respect. She is guided by the vision to build a more open-minded and accepting society.

To her role, she brings broad experience gained from working in private clinics and NGO’s in Hong Kong and Government assessment centers and hospitals in Australia. She combines expertise in clinical, educational and developmental psychology. Educated in Germany and Australia, Yvonne obtained her PhD in Special Education in Hong Kong.

Yvonne believes the CDC’s multi-disciplinary approach and its emphasis on meeting the individual needs of each child and family is critical to its success.

Curtis is a former U.S. ambassador to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), an advisory board member of the Asian American Federation, and a media presence and voice on where East meets West—from business, trade & culture to issues facing the Asian American community. While on the ADB board of directors, Chin pushed for strengthened risk management and development efforts focused on people, planet, and partnership, particularly in Asia’s least-developed nations. Through RiverPeak Group LLC, Chin now advises startups and impact investors in Asia, including Equator Pure Nature, an ASEAN-based, natural consumer products and cleantech pioneer; and the Dolma Impact Fund, the first international equity fund focused on Nepal. Chin previously was a senior executive with Burson-Marsteller in the US, Switzerland, and Asia, where he oversaw Beijing and Hong Kong operations. He has provided counsel to governments and businesses on ESG, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, corporate responsibility, crisis management, and market entry.

Lorraine Hahn is a veteran business journalist and considered one of the most – if not the most – recognized and popular TV anchors in all of Asia. As the former host of CNN International’s chat show, TalkAsia, she has welcomed personalities as diverse as former US Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger, Asian Heads of State, captains of industry, to international artists like Sir Elton John and golf legend Tiger Woods.

For years, Hahn anchored CNN’s premiere business news program, BizAsia. She joined CNN after working with CNBC/NBC, where she hosted the network’s flagship programme, ‘Business Tonight,” as well as “The Winners,” “Talk of Asia” and “NBC Asia Evening News.”

She also worked as senior producer and anchor in Hong Kong for Television Broadcasts Ltd (TVB) where she developed the station’s first English-language business program focusing on China.

Lorraine is also a familiar face as moderator for international conferences, where she has been called upon to be Master of Ceremony and Chairperson of various major events that include the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting, APEC CEO Meeting, The Global Leadership Forum, the ADB Journalism Award, The Asian Financial Forum and TED x Talks and many others.

Her job is to engage panelists on topical global issues. She also emcee’s and hosts events for international organisations and investment banks.

She has also been a guest speaker at various conferences and summits on issues relating to the media and broadcast journalism.

Lorraine has also been media trainer for banks and multinationals such as Deutsche Bank, Microsoft, Accenture, Flextronics to name a few.

She has lectured at the Hong Kong and Tsinghua Universities on Journalism and media.

Stefan is a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive experience in leadership, international business, and cultural activities. Residing in Macau Stefan also serves as Vice President of the International Conference & Convention Association as well as the Charity Association of Macau Business Readers, orchestrating major events like the Macau Business Awards and the region’s largest charity golf tournament. He also holds pivotal roles such as Board Member of Associação Desportivo de Dragão Voador de Macau, organizing sports activities for people with special needs and the Women’s Sports Festival.

Stefan founded several ventures, including Motorsport Development Ltd., known for its high-profile publications like INSIDE Macau Grand Prix Magazine. He co-founded Macau Business SK Events Ltd., specializing in international event management, and established SK Support Ltd., offering sports and event consultancy. His initiatives, such as the Macau Golf Masters and the Inclusion Conference Series for People with Intellectual Disabilities, have significantly impacted Macau’s sports and event landscapes.

With a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Sport Management from the University of Applied Science Heilbronn/Kuenzelsau, Stefan combines theoretical knowledge with practical expertise.

Anita Ma’s unique background in both commercial and non-profit sectors came from her experience working for renowned MNCs and charities both locally and abroad. A Hong Kong native, Ms Ma received her MBA from Columbia University upon graduating from The Chinese University Hong Kong.

She is a marketing professional who has over 15 years of marketing management experience. She has led various successful brand campaigns, new product launches, and marketing programmes. Her illustrious career in management and consulting includes working with Mckinsey New York and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). She was the Head of Corporate Marketing and Customer Service for four years at HKTDC, where she was also one of the youngest members of the management team. One of her major contributions was the new brand strategy and corporate campaign for HKTDC.

Ignited by a passion steeped in child development and education, Ms Ma started her path in the non-profit sector as a member of the Victoria Kindergarten Parent Teachers Association (PTA), and became the Chairlady of the PTA for all 8 campuses of over 3,000 parents. Since then, she went on to serve as Board Member for Playright in Hong Kong and Ivy Education Group in China. Ms Ma took up the position of Chairmanship of Playright Board in 2019. She is the current President of the Columbia University Alumni Association in Hong Kong.

She serves in various education related boards in Hong Kong, including the Education and Conservation Committee of Hong Kong Ocean Park, the Development Committee of WWF-Hong Kong, the subcommittee of Hong Kong Museum Advisory Board. She is the advisor to the Catalyst Education Lab, a HK education think tank bringing in innovation from Harvard and MIT University.