Iris was born in The US, and grew up in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. Growing up, she experienced intertwining cultures, and had the opportunity to appreciate the unique diversity that has shaped Hong Kong. 

While Iris was pursuing a Fine Arts degree in Hong Kong, her interest in disability rights grew. Iris witnessed some of her peers suffering from emotional distress and mental illness during her college years. Due to a sports injury, Iris was in a wheelchair briefly, which allowed her to cultivate a deeper sense of compassion towards people with disabilities. Later, she discovered inclusive art as a tool to ease daily challenges and make statements while working for a handful of art organisations and in the nonprofit sector. As a result, she is devoted to making art experiences more inclusive and accessible, and advancing social justice initiatives that allow people with and without disabilities to come together. 

 She is now a Senior Art Development Officer in i-dArt, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Jockey Club Rehabilitation Complex, where people with different abilities can participate in the art making, designing, creative development and production processes. During the past three years, she has also worked with Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Jockey Club Intergenerational Art Centre (JCIAC), focused on families affected by dementia. With the help of occupational therapists and social workers, she has included cognitive and psycho-social training in special art education. In addition, Iris has curated numerous exhibitions to raise public awareness of disability rights. Given her background and formative experiences, she envisions creativity at the core of building inclusive societies. 

By joining the Fellowship, Iris wishes to bond with experts and mentors in the field. She is interested in deepening her understanding of social justice issues, and learning to think from multiple perspectives. 

Iris is a multitalented textile artist who enjoys studying heritage and textile cultures. Her hobbies include gallery-hopping, playing board games, snowboarding, and making tea.