Sue Toomey

Executive Director

Sue Toomey has more than 20 years of experience running businesses and championing global causes. As Executive Director for HandsOn Hong Kong, Sue's focus is developing the strategic direction and leading the team to mobilize and empower the community to volunteer. In 2017, she oversaw the development and launch of Serve-a-thon, Hong Kong's first community service week, and each year leads thousands of volunteers to give their time to serve Hong Kong's most in need. Sue also serves as a Board Member of Points of Light and as Chairperson for the global network of 200 affiliates around the world.

Prior to joining HandsOn, Sue was Vice President, Global Events for The Economist Group where she created and led award-winning events and initiatives addressing global issues, including ocean sustainability, food security, diversity and inclusion. Her experience includes extensive work with corporate clients, developing communication and sponsorship programs to meet marketing needs. She previously ran her own social enterprise and headed a marketing agency while living in Mumbai and led the event marketing team for Saatchi and Saatchi Los Angeles before moving to Asia. Sue has an M.A. in International Affairs from George Washington University and a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Southern California.

Catherine Dannaoui

Deputy Executive Director

Catherine oversees the running and development of up to 200 HandsOn community service activities for the public each month and manages all external communications driving volunteer engagement and recruitment for the organization. She works closely with the HandsOn Executive Director to achieve the organization's mission to empower everyone in Hong Kong to volunteer and has enlightened thousands of the city’s employees, families and students on the power of volunteering to address our social needs. Catherine has more than 15 years experience as a communications and events specialist, having led teams at both OgilvyOne and The Economist Group before joining HandsOn. She holds a B.A. (Honours) in Communications from the University of Technology in Sydney.

Lisa Lam

Director, Development & Partnerships

Lisa has over 10 years of experience in Public Relations and Journalism. Before joining HandsOn, she oversaw PR and Corporate Communications strategies for Lan Kwai Fong Group for four years, where she spearheaded a number of CSR campaigns by partnering with different NGOs and corporations. Prior to joining LKF Group, Lisa spent seven years at now-TV as a Senior News Presenter and Producer focusing on both current affairs and finance news. With a strong passion for addressing social needs and helping companies to engage with the local community, Lisa uses her expertise to raise awareness of volunteerism and build a bridge between different sectors. She is a degree holder of a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Hong Kong.

Bia Lin

Program Manager - Volunteer & NGO Engagement

Bia has over three years of experience managing programs in non-profit settings. She has a great passion for making a difference by implementing programs in the community. Before joining HandsOn Hong Kong, she worked at the Children’s Medical Foundation as a program and development officer. She managed over 10 programs concurrently in China, Sichuan, Guizhou, and Yunnan, with a goal of improving local hospitals’ capacity of delivering good medical services to newborns who are in need, and ultimately reducing the neonatal mortality rate in the local area. To attain and secure the funding for these programs, Bia also participated in grant application, grant reporting, and several fundraising events. Bia graduated from Indiana University with a Master of Public Administration, and City University of Hong Kong with a Master of Social Science in Applied Sociology.

Bonnie Ho

Office Manager

Inspired by the HandsOn Hong Kong mission to create a caring society through volunteering, Bonnie joined the team in late 2016 as general office administrator overseeing HR matters and accounting. She is now using her skills to support the organisation as Office Manager, responsible for the day-to-day running of the office. Prior to joining HandsOn, Bonnie worked at AchieveGlobal, a global training organisation providing skills traning and consulting services and Hong Kong Film Critics Society (NGO) as an Administration Manager. Here she was responsible for seminar coordination, event management and office administration.

Monique Yau

Assistant Manager - Program & Events

With a degree in Event Management, Monique has 4 years of experience in the Event and Exhibition industry. Prior to joining HandsOn Hong Kong, Monique worked for an auction house where she was responsible for planning and managing their bi-annual Hong Kong auction, client events and touring exhibitions across Asia Pacific. With a passion for serving the community and helping others to engage with local NGOs, Monique uses her skills to help design programs which connect companies to the community in support of social needs.