About Me
I am honoured to be the first ethnically Chinese and Mandarin-speaking Master of Wine (MW), among 424 individuals worldwide, and one of only three residing in Hong Kong, to have earned this notoriously challenging qualification.
I have over 16 years of experience in the wine industry, primarily as a buyer and educator in wine distribution companies across the UK, Hong Kong, and mainland China. Now I am freelancing as an educator, judge, and wine communicator promoting the joy of drinking wine in moderation.
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In addition to my expertise in wine, I am deeply passionate about Japanese sake. I hold the SSI Master of Sake (kikisake-shi) and WSET Level 3 Award in Sake qualifications. I also serve as a panel chair judge for the IWC Sake Competition in London, where I have judged for the past decade.
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During the pandemic, I became interested in mental health, which led me to earn a Master of Science in Applied Neuroscience, from King’s College London. I learnt about the biological complexities of mental health disorders such as depression and the emerging role of psychedelic therapy to treat mental health disorders. Driven by curiosity and a desire to give back, I am currently also working on a PhD at The University of Hong Kong in the Medical Ethics and Humanities Unit within the School of Clinical Medicine, focusing on psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound found in mushrooms, for treatment resistant depression and demoralization in terminal illness.
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I am deeply grateful that I have been able to pursue my diverse passions through study – fashion, wine, and currently psychedelic medicine for mental health disorders. In this third phase of my career, I am committed to making a meaningful impact in my own unique way.