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Impact Lab
Alumni Network Committee
The Impact Lab Alumni Network Committee (the Alumni Commitee) connects the Impact Lab community to share guidance, knowledge and experience, and to collaboratively shape the future of the Impact Lab course and of social impact more broadly. Members of the Impact Lab Alumni Network Committee have the opportunity to make a difference in the community and gain valuable leadership experience.
TERM AND MANDATE
Impact Lab Alumni Network Committee members are selected through a nomination process every year and the positions are voluntary. Each Alumni Committee member is expected to dedicate approximately 8 hours of voluntary work a month for the benefit of the Impact Lab community. Alumni Committee members can be selected for 2 consecutive terms.
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Who can join the Impact Lab Alumni Network Committee?
The alumni committee is open to all graduates of the Impact Lab course. Both recent and more experienced alumni are encouraged to apply for the various committee positions.
What are the benefits of joining?
You will gain valuable leadership experience, network with fellow alumni/students, have mentoring opportunities and stay plugged in to the Impact Lab community.
What is the application process?
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Fill out the application form, submit your CV, and a personal statement specifying which role(s) you are interested in. The current Alumni Committee will shortlist up to 3 successful applicants for each role.
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For roles with several candidates, the Alumni Committee will conduct interviews.
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The mandate will begin in June 2025 once selections are made and extend through July 2026 (June - July being a transition period between previous and new board).
What events does the committee organize?
Events may include networking nights, guest speakers, workshops, social gatherings, mentorship programs, and more.
Who to contact with more questions?
For any questions, please email the current chair of the Alumni Committee, Sumyyah Ahmed, via sumyyahah3@gmail.com.
2026-2027 impact lab alumni network COMMITTEE
Chair
Gungun Jain, an intern with the Foundation for Shared Impact during HKU’s Impact Lab Course, is passionate about sustainability, leadership, and women’s empowerment. She aspires to build a career in consulting and capital sourcing, focusing on solutions inspired by real-world challenges and cross-cultural collaboration. Her favorite Impact Lab memory was creating and publishing her first Instagram reel for the company, a milestone that sparked her interest in digital outreach and storytelling. With strong dedication to social impact and empowerment, she continues to shape her journey toward meaningful change.
Secretary
Angel Lee is a first-year IBGM student at HKU, double majoring in Finance. During Impact Lab, she interned at Vidi Labs, an AI accessibility startup, where she created educational content on scam prevention and presented the company's product at the Global Sources and GIES exhibitions. Her favourite memory is representing Vidi Labs at GIES (Wan Chai Exhibition Centre), meeting visitors who shared a genuine interest in technology for social good. She is passionate about impact investing and sustainability, and aspires to build a career in venture capital, allocating capital to create lasting social change.
Communications Coordinator
Andréa graduated with a BA in Media and Culture from the University of Amsterdam, completing the honours programme and earning cum laude distinction. She specialises in academic and social impact research, as well as communications, with a focus on migration, gender, and digital media. During her Impact Lab experience, Andréa interned with Migrasia Global Solutions, working within their research unit to investigate Hong Kong’s social impact sector. She conducted primary qualitative research on migration and anti-trafficking, interviewed professionals and funders, and co-authored reports on care workers’ well-being and beneficiary engagement in non-profits.
Careers & Mentorship Coordinator
Graduated with M.Litt Sociology at the University of Oxford, Wing-Kei provides strategic consulting in organizational development, workforce re-entry training and digital communication strategies. She was the marketing intern at Fair Employment Agency during her time at Impact Lab. Since then, her experiences span across Jockey Club HERizon, Global Women’s Narratives Project, Graduate Women International and UNHCR. Her work has been recognised through full scholarships including the Esther Yewpick Lee Millennium Scholarship and the Jockey Club Scholarship, alongside securing multiple research grants and receiving a Best Thesis Award (Honorable Mention).
Communications Coordinator
Aastha was born and raised in India and moved to Hong Kong to study Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management at HKU. She now works in commercial analytics, building data and AI tools that help teams make sharper, faster decisions, and she's driven by a belief that these same skills can create real, positive change in the communities around her.
Outside of work, Aastha has developed a serious obsession with matcha and tofu, so she's usually experimenting with new recipes or hunting down the cafes that do them best. She loves exploring AI tools that make everyday work better, and she's always up for a thoughtful conversation about where the technology is heading.
Events & Community Coordinator
Kate Melody Wiliem is a Mechanical Engineering student at HKU passionate about driving tangible change through sustainable engineering, leadership, and women-in-STEM empowerment. During Impact Lab, she interned with the Halls & Special Projects Team, where she led cross-cultural initiatives to scale campus sustainability models and manage residence operations. Her favourite memory was collaborating closely with her team to design the Sustainability Fellowship Scheme and sorting 200+ donated items for incoming students. Looking ahead, Kate aspires to pioneer human-centered engineering solutions at the intersection of technology, passive design, and commercial strategy.
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impact lab Mentorship program
The Impact Lab Mentorship Program is a flagship program of the Impact Lab Alumni Network Committee (the Alumni Committe). It aims to connect Impact Lab alumni and professionals with students and recent graduates to provide career guidance, share knowledge and experience, and shape the future of the Impact Lab community.The Impact Lab Mentorship Program is a valuable opportunity that allows Impact Lab Alumni to hone their leadership and communication skills, build their network, and learn about other organisations and industries through their mentees.
