Ms Patricia TAM Ka Ying

Biography

Ms Patricia TAM joined the Felizberta Lo Padilla Tong School of Social Sciences as a senior lecturer since 2022.  Before joining CIHE, she had worked as a social worker in youth and children services, and worked as a school social worker for more than 11 years. Ms TAM developed her interests and working experiences in feminism, gender issues and LGBTQ+ rights. She pursued her frontline exposures and social work practices into social participation and gender equality advocacy.

Education

• Master of Art in Family Counseling and Family Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong  

• Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work (Clinical), The Chinese University of Hong Kong  

• Bachelor of Social Work with Honors Degree, The City University of Hong Kong  

Professional Qualifications / Memberships

• Registered Social Worker (Social Workers Registration Board)

Teaching

Courses taught:

1. SWK202 Human Behavior and Social Environment 
2. GE019 Gender and society
3. CMS302 Gender and Community
4. SWK103 Pre-placement Workshop I: Community Work
5. SWK203 FT Fieldwork II