ABOUT
Meeting Professor Daniel Weary and Maria Chen virtually during the pandemic gave me the opportunity to actualise my dream of exploring different farms in China. Maria and I aim to understand laying hen welfare through the perspectives of the farm workers, providing insights on both the limitations front-line workers face on a daily basis, and the opportunities to connect shared values and goals among different stakeholders (farm workers, companies, NGOs, academics, etc.).
I grew up in Shanghai, China, and spent 5 years in London training as a veterinarian. Throughout my studies, I became increasingly concerned and passionate about farm animal welfare, a field which encompasses the greatest number of animals and where I can potentially create the greatest impact. I was also President of the Student Animal Welfare Society for 2 years where I took part in empowering students to tackle animal welfare issues. Connecting these dots, I see myself in a unique position to help people take better care of their animals, bridging the gaps between scientific evidence and practical/culturally-appropriate interventions.
EDUCATION & AWARDS
BVM (Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine), Royal Veterinary College, London (2021)
BC Egg Marketing Board Scholarship (2021)
C W Roberts Jr Memorial Scholarship (2021)