Winnie Ying

Biography

Winnie Ying started her career as a social worker. She had been serving a multi-services NGO for 16 years and has rich experience in working with the underprivileged, NEET, socially withdrawn and at-risk youth. Winnie is passionate in helping the most neglected groups and implemented a number of impactful pilot projects/services for the needy. She was, indeed, a pioneer in the field of social withdrawal phenomenon of young people in Hong Kong.

She had been the Secretary General of a Government Fund for five years to promote social capital in Hong Kong. In 2013, Winnie joined the Hong Kong Jockey Club as Executive Manager of the Charities Department. By adopting proactive approach and collaborating closely with the Government and stakeholders to identify service gaps, she has helped developing a number of new initiatives. She is responsible for managing charities funding allocation/projects under different themes, in particular youth, education, poverty alleviation and social innovation. She is experienced in public services and managing public/charities funds.