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Our Team - Migrant Domestic Worker
Our team

Chairperson
Prof. Qijin Emily Cheng is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). She specializes in using new information and communication technologies (ICTs) to promote mental health and prevent suicide. Currently, she is leading a series of research and knowledge transfer activities to promote the mental health of migrant domestic workers (MDWs). She has received the Young Researcher Award (2019) from CUHK and the Knowledge Exchange Excellence Award (2017) from the University of Hong Kong.
Emily Cheng
Secretary
Esther Cheung is a registered social worker with over 5 years of experience in project management, proposal writing (both commercial and academia), social innovation, and applications of design thinking across various social services. She is currently pursuing the Master of Arts Programme in Family Counselling, with the aim of enhancing her frontline applications through research training.
Esther Cheung

Members

* Note: Sorted according to the alphabetical order of the organization name. Members in the same organization are sorted by their first name. You can click the Organization names to read more about our partners.
Fe is an active administrator of Domestic Workers Corner, a Pathfinders ambassador, an “Are You OK” ambassador, and the Press Relation Officer of the National Organization of Professional Teachers - HK Chapter 2022-2023. She is also a member of Migrant Writers of Hong Kong. Her ultimate goal is to help her fellow migrant workers to know their rights by disseminating accurate information and serving as a bridge to connect them with the right organizations.
Fe Diza
Rodelia is a migrant domestic worker who has been living in Hong Kong for more than 20 years. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Rodelia began serving the community at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. In 2017, she founded an online Facebook Page named “Domestic Workers Corner”, where she and fellow group administrators assist MDWs in need. Rodelia continues to serve the MDW community by organizing training sessions for those caring for persons with disabilities, initiating mental health projects, promoting financial education, and referring relevant individuals to legal assistance as needed.
Rodelia M. Pedro
Lorna is a Philippine registered nurse by profession. Working here wasn’t her wildest dream but being here for nearly two and a half decades she considered it as her calling with purpose and that because of the community she serves. She is the founding member and currently the President of the Filipino Nurses Association HK (FNAHK), since 2006. Serving the community by collaborating and partnering with other NGOs for health seminars and workshops, organizing Free Papsmear and Mammograms, mental health trainings and seminars, as part of health advocacy. Founder of Pinoy Bayanihan Brigade International (PBBI) an LGBTQ group, and Philippine Healthcare group of Professionals. A co-author of an Amazon Best seller book MyVoice Vol.3, Trainor of KasamBuhay Foundation, and leading a personal charity “Lapis at Papel”, Breathless Love and Pamaskong Handog, all implemented in the Philippines. A 2022 RESOLVE Fellow. Lorna is a trail runner, dog lover, nature explorer and environment advocate. An ambassador of various NGOs like Pathfinders, Are you okay? MindHK and the likes, trained paralegal, and Peer Supporter. A Mental Health advocate and enthusiast got certified as PFA by Mental Health Foundation HK, John Hopkins University, and Mental Health Foundation Australia. As a Mental Health advocate and passionate about it, she studied Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health, The Science of Well-Being. Currently, taking up Social Psychology, Inclusive Leadership and Introduction to Psychology.
Lorna
Ailenemae is a proud mother of 2 and happily married for 18 years. Originally from the Philippines, she has been working in Hong Kong as a domestic worker since 2010. She is the co-founder of Migrant Writers of Hong Kong and the author of the book “Beyond the Sunset”. Additionally, she is a Mentor of the Uplifters community, an ambassador of PathFinders Hong Kong, a member of the Mabuhay Toastmasters Club, and a Resolve Foundation Hong Kong 2022 fellow.
Ailenemae Ramos
Maria is a domestic helper in Hong Kong. She co-founded Migrant Writers of Hong Kong in March 2021, which aims to create an inclusive environment for writers in the migrant community and promote mental health through creative writing. She also volunteers with various NGO organizations as a mental health advocate and to help her fellow migrants workers learn about their rights.
Maria Nemy Lou Rocio
Fatmawati has two cute kids and she has been working in Hong Kong since 2017. Fatmawati joins the Indonesian traditional instruments in 2018 January. Now she becomes the head of the Saung Angklung & Tari (SAT) HK Group.
Fatmawati
Anissa is an Indonesian domestic worker who has been in Hong Kong for around 8 years. Her interests lie in reading, writing, and painting, and she has been a contributor to Suara Newspaper and Migrant Pos, a platform for online news reporting on issues concerning migrant workers. An informant's struggle with mental health sparked Anissa's concern about the issue, which led her to publish an article titled "Hong Kong Not as Beautiful as Picture Profile." She has contributed to various books, including "Labirin," which features stories by 15 women discussing mental health issues. Anissa is also a graduate of Lensational Hong Kong's photography and short film class and has joined Self-love Cupid. She started a WhatsApp group called "Gathering and Sharing" to share information about activities for MDWs and engage in meaningful discussions.
Anissa
Eny Bawse is a Self-Love Cupid with a life mission to help everyone fall in love with themselves. She is currently working as a full-time Domestic worker while sharing her knowledge and experience anywhere and everywhere to help others to overcome their self-resentment and cultivate unconditional self-love. Eny believes that every human has equal rights to be the best version of themselves, regardless of their past. You can find her through her social media platform @selflovecupid, where she shares her passion on self-love.
Eny Bawse
Selna was born in Indonesia and has been working as a domestic helper in Hong Kong since 2019. She enjoys spending free time reading books.
Selna Elfina
Marites Palma, also known as Tekla, is a contributor writer for The Sun Hong Kong, and a 2019 Resolve Fellow. She is a former financial literacy trainer of Kasambuhay Hong Kong Foundation Training and a gold team leader for Uplifters. Marties has completed the Community Care Training conducted by MSF and is an accredited Mental Health First Aider organized by Mental Health Association of Hong Kong through HKUST. She is also a CUHK Dream Catcher 2022 and the founder of Social Justice for Migrant Workers Facebook group, which has promoted kindness and compassion since the pandemic started on 2019.
Marites Palma

Student Helpers

* Note: Sorted according to the alphabetical order of the first name.
Service period: March 2023 - present
Clarissa is an undergraduate student from Indonesia studying Molecular Biotechnology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). She is passionate about science and research but is also an artist at heart. Being a first-time overseas student in a foreign country, Clarissa struggles with homesickness and anxiety, but she has experienced first-hand how taking care of one’s mental health is a crucial point in toppling back towards a hopeful life. She wishes to contribute her very best to the Indonesian community in Hong Kong, towards a supportive and prosperous mental well-being.
Clarissa Djahtranto
Service period: December 2021 - present
Inna is a registered arts therapist and professional member of the Australia, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association. With her background in the fields of therapy, corporate training, and research, Inna firmly believes in every individual's innate capacity for personal growth, and she enjoys creating opportunities to enable their transformation.
Inna Abrogena
Service Period: March 2023 - present
Jewel is a freshman doing Data Science and Policy Studies plus a Computer Science minor at CUHK. She is passionate about giving back to the community, gardening, technology, and cooking. She used to live in Manila, a city in the Philippines, hence she feels a special connection with helping MDWs in Hong Kong.
Jewel Ornido
Service period: October 2022 - present
Justin is a creative, ambitious, and versatile student from Indonesia, currently majoring in Integrated Bachelor of Business Administration in Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is passionate about creativity and design thinking. Justin is energetic and full of energy. He loves meeting new people, so if you see him around, don't be afraid to say hi!
Justin Keane Hanov
Service Period: October 2022 - present
Shalina Telaga is an undergraduate student from Indonesia studying Biomedical Sciences and minoring in Psychology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). She is passionate about community and mental health, science and research. She also loves reading, drawing and playing sports in her free time. Growing up in Indonesia, she feels a strong relationship with the MDWs in Hong Kong and is greatly motivated to do her part in contributing to the community, may it be large or small, she would like to support the wellbeing and mental health of the MDWs.
Shalina Telaga
Service period: March 2023 - present
This is Mark, a postgraduate student from The Philippines taking up Ph.D. in Mechanical and Automation Engineering in the Chinese University of Hong Kong. His hobbies are swimming and listening to music.
Mark Lester Francisco
Service period: March 2023 - present
Michelle is a year 3 student from CUHK majoring in social work. She is passionate about helping people and promoting mental health awareness. She has experience working with ethnic minorities in Hong Kong and enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds through a culturally sensitive lens.
Michelle Cheung
Service Period: July 2022 - present
Trained in social work, Michelle is passionate about working with communities to promote mutual help. Her background in Translation and Intercultural studies has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the importance of cultural competency. Michelle’s specific interest area is to apply the narrative practice in community work, and she believes that storytelling and sharing personal experiences are powerful tools for creating social change.
Michelle Yau
Service period: October 2022 - present
Sindy is a full-time Master student of CUHK. She has received a bachelor's degree in communication studies and has extensive practical experience in media production and operation. She is currently pursuing a Master of Social Service Management and is committed to promoting the wellbeing of migrant domestic workers.
Sindy Li
Service period: October 2022 - present
Yijing is a Master of Social Work student at CUHK. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in psychology. Her research interests include promoting mental health and reducing violence. Before joining the master's program, she had about 2 years of work and volunteer experience with infants, children with special needs, and people with severe mental health diseases.
Yijing Zhang

Retired Members

* Note: Sorted according to the alphabetical order of the first name.
Mahdyah Rosita, or Ita for shor, has been working in Hong Kong since 2012. Her biggest passions are music, food, and true crime. She also enjoys learning about different topics, including mental health issues.
Ita Chi