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Who We Are
Brown Rice Livelihood Foundation Limited, whose girls’ club is known as Petal, is a Hong Kong charitable foundation recognised as tax-exempt under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (IRD Ref. No. 91/13427).
Our singular mission is to empower neurodivergent girls to recognise their strengths and build independent, healthy, and connected lives. Brown Rice focuses on neurodivergent girls because they represent a hidden demographic that is systematically underestimated and neglected by mainstream support structures. We are here to change that narrative.
Our Leadership
Our leadership team guides our programmes and partnerships with expertise and care.
Chief Executive Officer
Our team is led by our Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Bonnie Yip. An accomplished educator and seasoned NGO pioneer, she brings a formidable track record in strategic leadership, curriculum innovation, and ecosystem building. Her blend of pedagogical expertise and executive acumen helps scale our mission and secure long-term, sustainable impact for the girls we serve.
Project Director
With over 28 years of experience in global sourcing, business development, training and project management, she previously served as Head of Global Sourcing at an international retail company. She now applies her expertise in planning and management to services for neurodivergent girls. Through safety, learning, connection and self-identity, she supports them in building confidence and living empowered, self-directed lives.
Advisory Board & Strategic Partners
Our executive leadership is supported by a formidable ecosystem of clinical, educational, and operational experts who ensure our programs deliver measurable, real-world outcomes.
Honorary Advisor
Dr. Rina Lai is the founder of SynergisED, a research and innovation lab shaping the future of education, and co-founder of the Cambridge China Education Forum. She earned her PhD from the University of Cambridge, where she continues to serve as a Visiting Scholar. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a school governor at an English Schools Foundation international school, Dr. Lai works at the intersection of research, educational innovation, and technology. She has advised start-ups, multinational corporations, non-profit organizations, and government committees on education strategy, innovation, and the development of future-ready learning ecosystems.
Advisor
As the Principal of Caritas Mother Teresa School, and with over 20 years of dedication to the Schools for Social Development, I believe that every life can be shaped and every individual deserves equal dignity. My core focus is on the growth and well-being of young girls. I am convinced that by walking alongside them with love, we can empower even the most vulnerable girls to build their dreams and soar in their own skies.
Advisor
Sandy Lai is a financial services professional at Morgan Stanley, with experience in private banking and wealth management and a passion for creating meaningful social impact. She believes in fostering inclusive communities where every girl feels valued and empowered. As an advisor to Petal, Sandy is committed to supporting neurodivergent girls in building confidence, meaningful connections, and a sense of belonging, while celebrating their individuality and potential.
Have questions about Petal, our leadership, or how to get involved? We would love to hear from you.