Our Team

Vivien Webb

“I feel immensely privileged to be in a position where I can support to give the migrant mothers and children we serve at PathFinders a better life, since they have enabled me to have a great one.”

Vivien is a Senior Advisor for the Asia Pacific Region at STS Capital Partners and has been the Board Chair at PathFinders since 2017

Prior to joining STS Capital Partners, Vivien experienced a 35-year career in private wealth management in Asia, working across several top institutions, including Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, and Chase Manhattan Bank. Vivien holds an MBA from Cass Business School, City, University of London and a BSc (Hons) degree from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology.

Vivien was involved as co-chairs of Asia Diversity Council and HK Women Business Alliance while she was working at Morgan Stanley, through which she was greatly involved in the mentorship and championing the career advancement of professional women in the workplace.

Beth Wright

“There are many Hong Kong residents who can live privileged lives and can both work and have a family thanks to the incredible support of the migrant domestic workers who leave their families and country to come work in Hong Kong. I wanted to recognise that and contribute back in whatever capacity I could.”

Beth is a director and senior legal counsel at Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. She has held various senior legal roles in Investment Banking and Private Banking in both Hong Kong and London. Beth was the co-chair of Women in Finance, Asia for 10 years and is one of the founders and directors of a local NGO called “Suits for Success”. She is a member of the Law Society of England and Wales.

Meena Datwani

“I truly believe that every child is a gift to humanity and should be given a fair chance in life. I am so thrilled to be part of PathFinders effort to help the most vulnerable children and their migrant mothers who have sacrificed so much for me and others in Hong Kong to gain access to essential services and preserve their human dignity.”

Meena is the Senior Advisor for APAC Regulatory Affairs with Ernst and Young. Prior to that she spent over 35 years in public service including as Executive Director for Enforcement and AML Supervision in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. In the aftermath of the financial crisis she set up the HKMA’s Banking Conduct Department and introduced a raft of regulations to help financial consumers, investors and depositors. She also served as the CEO of the Deposit Protection Board and was the founding Director of the Financial Dispute Resolution Centre. Meena is a qualified lawyer and worked in the Department of Justice specialising in judicial reviews before joining HKMA ‘s Legal Office in 1995. She is a member of the Estate Agent Authority. For nearly 30 years she has been serving as the Secretary General of the Baha’i community of Hong Kong and offers regular children, adult and junior youth courses to build capacity of the participants to render service to their local communities throughout Hong Kong.

Virginia Devereux Wong

“I’m passionate about giving back to the MDW community in appreciation to all the brave and dedicated women workers. Many have committed in lifelong services to Hong Kong families, enabling countless women to have the flexibility and freedom to pursue their career aspirations. These are enormous sacrifices for which we, working women, are enormously grateful. If Pathfinders can provide care and comfort for MDW women and their born or unborn child during times of crisis, as well as guidance for crisis prevention, it is worthy of our support!”

Virginia has a long history of supporting Women in Finance and corporate Diversity & Inclusion. Over her 30 year career in the Asia fund management industry, she has worked with HSBC Private Banking, Standard Life Investments and Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Virginia has a strong track record of business success and a renowned reputation in establishing new businesses, with a key emphasis on building  collaborative team cultures, focused on integrity and determination to succeed.

Dr. George Lam, BBS, JP

George is Chair of the United Nations ESCAP Sustainable Business Network, a member of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Green Technology and Finance Development Committee and Hong Kong Growth Portfolio Governance Committee, a member of the Belt and Road and Greater Bay Area Committee of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Chairman of the Innovation and Technology Committee of the Belt and Road General Chamber of Commerce, Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation, Advisor to Hong Kong Investor Relations Association, Senior Advisor to the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macau, Founding Advisor to Hong Kong Digital Asset Society and a Board member and Chairman of the Permanent Commission on Economic and Financial Issues of the World Union of Small and Medium Enterprises.

Emma Lam

“I am passionate about bringing people closer together in the community through meaningful causes.”

Emma is currently an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management with over 18 years of experience in the industry. She served as Executive Director of Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management between 2008-2015, focusing on ultra high networth private individuals from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. She speaks fluent Mandarin, Cantonese and English. She graduated from the University of Chicago with an M.A in Humanities and a B.A in Economics. Prior to Goldman Sachs, she worked in Sotheby’s Hong Kong between 2003-2005 as a graduate trainee.

Belinda Esterhammer

“Having witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by many migrant workers in their home countries, I am deeply committed to supporting the incredible work PathFinders does to empower migrant mothers and their children. Their sacrifices have shaped so many lives in Hong Kong, including my own, and I am honored to give back in a meaningful way.”

Belinda is the CEO of The DO Asia, where she leads impactful initiatives focused on innovation, sustainability, and inclusive cities. With over 15 years of experience spanning marketing, consulting, and international development—including her work with UNICEF in the Philippines—Belinda is passionate about creating opportunities for underserved communities. She serves as Co-Chair of the American Chamber’s Women of Influence Initiative in Hong Kong, and is dedicated to fostering equity and social impact through her work.

Catherine Gurtin

Catherine Gurtin has worked on child rights and protection across Asia for more than a decade and is passionate about connecting and bringing people together in pursuit of solutions and common goals. In December 2024, Catherine was named by Tatler as one of ‘Asia’s Most Influential 2024’ – leaders, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of Asia.

Catherine joined PathFinders as CEO in February 2019, following 7 years with Save the Children, where she worked as a consultant Project Manager for Save the Children International’s Asia Regional Office, and most recently as COO for Save the Children Hong Kong.

Prior to joining the NGO sector, Catherine worked for over a decade in communications and public affairs, latterly as an Associate Director in the International Public Affairs team at Pfizer.

Catherine earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Surrey, England. She has lived in Asia for over 15 years and has a 11 year old son and 10 year old daughter.

Kristina Zebua

Kristina first joined the PathFinders team from 2012 to 2015 as a Case Manager who also led our outreach and home country integration initiatives, and rejoined us in 2019 to lead our Crisis Prevention programme. Kristina believes that everyone has a part in building a ‘community of change’ and a ‘culture of hope’ and is bringing that belief to life in her current role as our Programmes Director.  Kristina brings more than 19 years of experience empowering migrant workers in Hong Kong, addressing issues related to migration, and delivering social and psychosocial services. Prior to joining PathFinders, she was in charge of Christian Action and Mission 21 Switzerland’s joint service centre for MDWs. She was also a trainer in  Enrich and Caritas Asian Migrant Workers Social Service Project. 

Kristina holds a Master of Divinity and Bachelor of Science in Theology from STFT Jakarta Indonesia. Prior to beginning her professional journey in Hong Kong, she worked in her alma mater’s Research, Development, and Community Service Unit, the residence master, and working team member of UNDP’s sponsored Women Voters Education Program.

Radha Shah

Radha is our Research & Policy lead at PathFinders and part of the Systemic Change team. Her approach involves examining the experiences of migrant domestic workers attempting to access maternity protections and provide for their newborns to produce data-driven solutions for Crisis Intervention and Crisis Prevention programming.

She has a background in Social Anthropology and South Asian Studies, and previously worked in development and academia in Canada and Pakistan. Radha has designed and conducted qualitative research for international and local organizations on gender and minority rights; prison reform; and internal displacement and international migration. She has also taught an undergraduate anthropology course at the Aga Khan University in Karachi.

Radha holds an M.A. from York University and a B.A. (Honours) from the University of Toronto.

Angie Chandran

Angie joined PathFinders in 2019 to kickstart the employers’ engagement initiative. Angie has spearheaded a number of new initiatives in her career; including a child advocacy service for children involved in the child protection system, as well as a family programme centre for families of the incarcerated. Ever passionate about enhancing the lives of individuals and communities – particularly the disenfranchised – Angie has worked in different roles and functions in diverse settings; from social service, community development to international development. Her vast experience also spanned from non-government to public sectors in different parts of the world. Angie brings her positive spirit, resourcefulness and creativity into every aspect of her life – be it professionally or personally. A true global citizen, Angie calls a few places home. Hong Kong is where she and her family now resides.

Billy Chan

Billy joined PathFinders in March 2019 as our Senior Finance Manager and is a key member of our Leadership Team. His main responsibilities include receiving and allocation of funding, managing daily office operations, monthly financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, donor reporting and management of our yearly audit.

Billy studied in Australia at Adelaide TAFE and has a Diploma in banking and finance. He has more than 20 years of experience in accounting and financial services.

Ken To

Ken joined PathFinders in October 2021 to lead our communications, with a focus on engaging Chinese speaking media. Over the years, he has held a number of communications roles in various industries and has spent the most recent years in the NGO sector.

Ken is from Hong Kong but has a strong connection to Indonesia, as half of his family’s from there. He loves volunteering and has a passion for inspiring others.

Livia Liu

Livia joined PathFinders in 2024 to research practical solutions for protecting maternity leave rights for migrant domestic workers (MDWs). She later transitioned to the Systemic Change and Communication team, where she works to improve the lives of MDWs and their children through research and public awareness campaigns. Holding a Master of Journalism from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and an MA in English Literary Studies from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Livia has worked in media since 2017. Her career has centered on research, fact-checking, and writing and producing feature stories across diverse topics. In recent years, she has focused on amplifying the voices of resilient women, marginalized groups, and diaspora communities. Prior to joining PathFinders, she facilitated communication-focused workshops as a Teaching Assistant at HKU.

In her spare time, Livia loves volunteering and collaborating with creative professionals to drive social impact within local communities.

Adaobi Onuike

Ada joined PathFinders in 2021 as a Partnership Manager and functions as a core member of the Systemic Change team. She engages and oversees relationships with diverse groups and individuals who are keen to partner and support PathFinders.

Her key responsibilities include, implementing long-term fundraising strategies, supporting public awareness initiatives, designing partnership engagement strategies, managing existing relationships, and nurturing new ones.

Ada is passionate about fostering valuable human interactions and relationships. She has over 7 years combined experience in the hospitality industry and human experience research. She holds a B.A in Language and Linguistics, an MSc in International Tourism and Convention Management, and a professional certification in Customer Relationship Management.

Marcella King

Marcella joined PathFinders in January 2020 as part of our Healthcare team to support women and babies not eligible for healthcare in Hong Kong. A role she finds hugely rewarding, yet challenging with every day presenting varied situations that require her to ‘think outside the box’ to find solutions for the vulnerable children we serve and who deserve the best start in life.

Marcella studied in the UK at King’s College London as a Paediatric Nurse and later acquired a BsC in Children with Long Term Conditions. She then enjoyed working in various teaching hospitals in London and then in Australia, caring for children and their families.

In 2014, Marcella moved to Hong Kong with her family and started working in a private healthcare setting running baby clinics. In this role she helps new parents to navigate the early days with their newborn, a role she continues to do alongside her work at PathFinders.

Most recently, and after a lot of effort, Marcella became a Registered Sick Children’s Nurse on the Hong Kong Nursing Register – a rarity for an overseas health professional!

Stephanie Kwok

Stephanie joined PathFinders as a Senior Case Worker in 2024. She holds a Master’s degree of Social Work from the University of Hong Kong and is a registered social worker in Hong Kong. Prior to working with PathFinders, Stephanie has had extensive experience working with diverse marginalised communities, including refugees and asylum seekers, survivors of human trafficking and labour exploitation. Deeply impressed by the strength and resilience within the communities she has worked with, this experience further motivates Stephanie to take on her current role at PathFinders where she’s dedicated to empowering migrant women, mothers and their children to explore options and pathways for a better future.

Ryan Alanguilan

Ryan joined PathFinders in 2021 as a Case Worker within our Crisis Intervention team. His duties include providing comfort, care and counselling to migrant mothers to help guide them through their crises and to ensure their children receive a fair start in life.

Ryan earned his Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology from the University of Hong Kong (HKU). He initially joined PathFinders as an intern through the university’s Experiential Learning Programme – Social Innovation and Global Citizenship (SIGC), wherein students are given the opportunity to learn about social issues and create impact in society. He impressed us so much, we were delighted when he agreed to ‘officially’ join our team!

Jina

“I believe everyone should be treated fairly, regardless of race, religion, gender, or social status.”

Jina joined PathFinders as a Case Worker in 2022 and has extensive experience working in the non-profit sector. Jina previously taught computer literacy and English to Indonesian migrant workers at Christian Action and Caritas, and was an interpreter at CHEERS during her gap year. Prior to joining PathFinders, Jina was a project assistant at International Social Service Hong Kong (ISSHK), where she served asylum seekers and refugees for over six years.

Jina earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Sanata Dharma in Jogjakarta, Indonesia. Always fascinated by the human condition, she attended additional relevant seminars and workshops during her college years on topics such as understanding phobias, trauma counseling, autism, and psychological testing. Jina continued to expand her knowledge at ISSHK by taking Bowen Theory courses such as Basics of Bowen Theory and Couple Counselling.

Angel Yung

Angel joined Pathfinders as a Case Worker in 2022. She was a history major student and graduated from Hong Kong Baptist University. Her interest in community service arose during her college years. After graduation, she served in our Crisis Intervention Team, responsible for addressing cases, and organizing educational workshops.

Angel is dedicated to protecting vulnerable children in Hong Kong, believing that every child should be respected and treated fairly. Also, as a Hong Kong local, Angel strives to improve relationships between Hong Kong employers and migrant domestic workers, including solving their inquiries and providing accurate information regarding their helpers’ pregnancies.

Erica Chen

Erica joined PathFinders in November 2022 as part of the crisis prevention team, which manages the MDW Ambassador Program and MDW community engagement. Prior to officially joining PathFinders, Erica had her internship with PathFinders as a social work intern in 2019 and stayed engaged with the MDW community until she eventually joined PathFinders. 

Erica earned her Bachelor of Social Sciences in Sociology from the University of Hong Kong and a Master of Philosophy in Sociology at the same university. Her master’s thesis focused on the pregnancy and childbearing decisions and experiences of women in urban China. In her studies, Erica has developed an interest and passion for research in the field of gender and family and is dedicated to protecting the fundamental rights of women and children and improving their lives. During her two-year master’s studies, Erica also gained experience in education by working as a teaching assistant and research assistant at the university.

Antaria

“My dream is to set up a kids center in Indonesia, where underprivileged children will have education assistance without having to be separated from their parents. This dream is aligned with PathFinders’ mission that all children are valuable and deserve a fair start in life. By joining PathFinders, I am one step closer in reaching my dream”.

Antaria joined PathFinders in December 2020 as a Crisis Prevention Officer. Working as an Ambassador Coordinator for Indonesian-speaking ambassadors.  Since 2013, she has been assisting with the ministry of her church, Celebrate Life Baptist Church, on the administration and programs for their Indonesian Domestic Workers congregation, organizing Art and Cantonese classes as well as providing counsel related to work and family. She has been also teaching Bahasa Indonesia to local volunteers in the ministry as well as providing Bahasa Indonesia – Cantonese verbal interpretation. She was and has been volunteering in various services such as Christian Action – Centre for Migrant Domestic Workers and Haven of Hope Holistic Care Centre. 

Prior to 2013, Antaria worked as a domestic worker in Hong Kong. Antaria holds an Associate Degree, majoring in Information Technology from the Training Program of Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) Surabaya, Indonesia, and a High School Diploma from Madiun Indonesia.

Zachra

Zachra joined PathFinders in June 2023 as part of the Crisis Prevention team, which was responsible for day-to-day MDW Empowerment, including recruitment and running of Ambassadors training and day-to-day engagement and oversight of Ambassadors. Zachra is also an Ambassador Coordinator to assist both English and Indonesian Speaking Ambassadors. Prior to joining PathFinders, Zachra has been a volunteer and consultant at PathFinders.

Zachra holds a bachelor degree in Communication Science from Gadjah Mada University in Indonesia. During her bachelor year, she was granted a one semester exchange programme scholarship in the University of Edinburgh by the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture. In terms of working experience, Zachra has specialized in Influencer Marketing. She has worked as KOL Management in TREVO, a peer-to-peer car sharing platform and REDComm, a digital marketing agency.

Kiara Rita A. Abila

Kiara joined PathFinders in 2024, facilitating both the goals of Crisis Intervention and Crisis Prevention programmes. Her responsibilities vary from ensuring migrant mothers and their newborns receive basic health, social, and legal support, including access to essential medical care, birth registration, and legal documentation to empowering MDWs by informing them properly of their rights and how they can engage with the MDW community.

Kiara obtained her medical degree at the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (UST-FMS). She worked shortly as a general practitioner in the Philippines before pursuing a Master of Public Health (Public Health Concentration) at the University of Hong Kong, as a Chan Tung and Friends Global Community of Health for All scholar. Her reason for entering the public health field stems from her desire to address health inequalities and advocate for vulnerable populations on a larger scale.

Before formally joining the organization, Kiara interned with PathFinders as part of her practicum experience and was a volunteer for the healthcare team afterward. Her involvement with the Filipino migrants sparked her interest in further advocating for the rights and well-being of MDWs, mothers, and their children.

With her background in medicine and public health, she aspires to bring a holistic approach to her work and support PathFinders’ mission and goals – to advocate for and protect the rights of the migrant community and navigate a path toward a better and more promising future for them.

Ivy Chen

Ivy joined PathFinders in June 2024 as a Consultant in the Crisis Prevention team, to support our education and outreach efforts for MDW Ambassadors. Her duties include leading and supporting the Ambassador Training workshops, writing articles for our social media platforms, and maintaining day-to-day engagement with the MDW community. Ivy is also an Ambassador Coordinator to assist English-speaking Ambassadors.

Ivy is completing her Master of Philosophy degree in Gender Studies from the University of Hong Kong. Her upcoming thesis observes and analyses a female reading community in mainland China. Ivy has also worked as a teaching assistant at the university. Training in the field of gender studies made her focus on the questions of how to analyse different systems of power and how to empower minorities.