MARINA CHAN

Executive Director – MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node

Marina Chan oversees educational activities for learners across secondary, tertiary and professional education. Leveraging on innovation best practices developed by MIT, Marina spearheads efforts to foster the entrepreneurial mindset through the venture creation process. Her work includes helping teachers integrate technology to create student-centered, inquiry-based learning environments, and building career-ready skills for young people. Prior to joining MIT Node, Marina worked at Merrill Lynch as vice president of client management in the Asian equity business where she earned her CFA charter. Previous to that, she began her career at Nortel Networks. Marina serves on the board of Hong Kong Red Cross schools and is a member of the Dean’s Leadership Council at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She holds a master’s degree in education from Harvard University and a bachelor’s degree in finance from McGill University.

EDWARD CHENG

Technical Manager – MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node 

Edward, responsible for education programs and technical curriculum development at the MIT Node, is a passionate advocate of the maker movement. He has hands-on experience in 3D and laser manufacturing technologies, AI, IoT, and VR/AR development. He has served as a STEAM teacher at local schools and gained valuable experience as a Teaching Assistant in the Coolthink program.

He holds a BSc in Computer Science from Macquarie University and is pursuing an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Liverpool. Additionally, he is certified in AI Products and Services, Additive Manufacturing, and VR/AR from MIT xPRO. He is committed to continuous learning, making a positive impact in education and innovation, and inspiring students.

Prior to joining the Node, Edward worked as a Solution Consultant in NLP technologies at a Science Park startup. His expertise also extends to digital trust and KYC technologies, as well as mobile application development, having successfully deployed various eCommerce solutions in Hong Kong.

CHARLOTTE LAM

Program Manager – MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node

Charlotte focuses on program management, communications and marketing at the Node. Prior to joining the Node, she worked at the Fung Group to help drive global employee and community engagement, focusing on internal campaigns, communications and events. Charlotte has launched numerous initiatives addressing social issues, from environmental concerns to health and well-being. Charlotte holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Edinburgh. 

NICK TSANG

Program Manager – MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node

Nick focuses on supporting entrepreneurship initiatives at the MIT HK Node, where he leverages his skills in technology, product design, and problem-solving to inspire innovation. Before this, he was at the Hong Kong Productivity Council’s Inno Space team for two years, working closely with startups, schools, and students. After that, he also contributed to business development and marketing at an NLP-focused tech startup. Today, he is also channeling his entrepreneurial spirit into founding a startup in the music tech industry. Nick holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs and Political Science from Northeastern University.

ANGIE ZHOU

Education Specialist – MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab, App Inventor Group

Angie is an Education Specialist at the App Inventor team. She is currently based in Hong Kong supporting computational thinking education in Hong Kong. She has extensive experience in curriculum design, teaching and business development. Angie hopes to design fun and inspiring learning experiences and programs. Prior to joining the App Inventor team, Angie was running her company and teaching kids coding since 2014. Angie is very curious to learn about how everything works and the latest development in business and technology. She loves learning things by watching videos. Angie graduated with a degree in engineering from the University of Cambridge.