About Maggie

An academic, educator, and coach, I earned the Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a doctorate in Psychometrics from the University of Massachusetts, and obtained a wide range of leading, teaching, research, and professional practice experience in the United States and Hong Kong China for over 15 years.

My research has centered on human wellbeing and learning, approached through an interdisciplinary lens that integrates psychology, education, humanities, health science and data science. My 90+ scholarly work has appeared in refereed journals like Lancet Psychiatry, Journal of Positive Psychology, and Assessment as well as conference presentations, invited talks, and research reports.

I’m passionate about helping others thrive, particularly young people. I had the honor of being elected the President of International Positive Psychology Association Education Division and invited to be a Program Advisory Council member of the Global Flourishing Conference. I actively serve on various advisory boards, professional committees, and professional consultations in student learning, wellbeing, curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and quality assurance, receiving local and global recognition. 

Academically, I’m fascinated by learning and spreading the science of wellbeing. Non-academically, I am passionate about discovering the art of wellbeing through such as the lens of arts, humanities, wellness, fashion, travel, curation, and flower design.