About me
A strong believer in community outreach, Benita works and advocates in professional as well as personal capacity for social causes with many different organizations. She has many citable experiences in collaboration with businesses, government, non-profits, and youth on a wide range of advocacy projects.
Benita is educated with a B.A. from Cornell University and M.A. from Boston University. Her scholastic knowledge and practical skills in research, psychology, education, and experiential learning give her a unique competence in corporate and organisational training. She is passionate about 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, and served as a mentor for RESOLVE Foundation.
Benita founded Encompass HK in 2018 to realize her vocation for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through education and consultancy.
Benita's other community commitments include serving as a Board Member of KELY Support Group and Youth Arch Foundation, Education Director of Pink Alliance, Mentor for HKUST HeadStart Fellows, and as an Admission Interviewer or Li Po Chun United World College. Benita is also a part-time Lecturer at the University of Hong Kong on SDGs.