Our Team
Dr. Maggie Zhao
Principal Investigator
Dr. Zhao is currently the Director of the Teaching and Learning Evaluation and Measurement Unit at HKU and President of the International Positive Psychology Association Education Division. A positive psychologist, Maggie is passionate about helping students thrive and enhancing their positive learning experience.
Maggie earned her Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a doctorate in Psychometrics from the University of Massachusetts, and obtained a wide range of leading, teaching, research, and professional practice experience in the United States and Hong Kong for over 15 years. Her research has centred on the intersection of data science, learning sciences, and well-being science, and her work has appeared in refereed journals like Lancet Psychiatry, Journal of Positive Psychology, and Assessment.
Motto: “Thriving is not exclusive to those free from absence of adversity. People who thrive let more light in.” (Zhao, 2021)
Jolin Tang
Researcher
Jolin graduates with MFA in Creative Writing in English from the University of Hong Kong and has experience in journalism and creative writing. She is passionate about leading workshops and investigating creative pedagogy.
Motto: “Be open is more powerful than being happy!”
Trista Kuan
Researcher
Trista obtained her master’s degree in psychology at the University of Essex and postgraduate diploma in education at EdUHK. She has experience in positive education, student learning, and teacher workshops about students’ mental health and resilience, and is enthusiastic about promoting psychological wellbeing in the community.
Motto: “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” — Theodore Roosevelt
Kaur Ramandeep
Student Ambassador
Raman is in her final year majoring in English Studies at the University of Hong Kong and has experience in Indian dance form called Bhangra. She is passionate about engaging in discussions and exploring the guide to positivity.
Motto: “Happiness is in your hands!”
Yvonne Chan
Student Ambassador
Yvonne is an undergraduate of Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in Information System and Psychology at the University of Hong Kong. She enjoys interacting with people from all walks of lives and eagers to share psychological knowledge with others.
Motto: “A ship is always safe at the shore-but that is not what it is built for.” — Albert Einstein
Han Wang
Student Ambassador
Han is studying food and nutritional science at the University of Hong Kong. She is passionate about public health. Originally from Inner Mongolia, Han relishes traveling and cooking. Nature brings her serenity, and the people around her bring her inspirations.
Motto: “My experience is what I agree to attend to”. — William James
Jane Zhang
Student Ambassador
Jane studies linguistics and art history as a year-four BA student at the University of Hong Kong and attended the WeThrive programme in 2022 summer. She is enthusiastic about drawing, psychology, and jogging.
Motto: “Art influences us to act!”
Aki
Student Ambassador
Aki is studying pharmacy at the University of Hong Kong and has experience playing music in the Chinese Orchestra. He enjoys watching movies, hiking and learning about positivity, since they let him relax and bring him motivation.
Motto: “Find the good in every day and let it inspire you.”
Cherry
Student Ambassador
Cherry is studying Bachelor of Science in both Molecular Biology & Biotechnology and Food & Nutritional Science at the University of Hong Kong. She has a wide range of interests and is passionate about living to the fullest. If you happen to stay close to her, you will notice her lovely giggle from time to time.
Motto: “carpe diem.” — Horace