Mooly Wong

Dr. Mooly Wong is an Adjunct Professor (Research) at the University of British Columbia's School of Social Work (Faculty of Arts). She holds an Honorary Research Associate position and has over 30 years of social work experience in Hong Kong. Her academic background includes a PhD in Social Welfare, a Master of Arts in Family Counselling, and specialized training in child protection. Currently, she focuses on migrant/refugee settlement integration and Hong Kong diaspora studies in Canada, UK, and Taiwan.

Education:

• Bachelor of Social Work, Hong Kong
• Post-Graduate Certificate in Child Protection, University of Northumbria (UK)
• MA in Family Counselling and Family Education
• PhD in Social Welfare, Hong Kong

Research Interests: Child welfare, family systems, community development, and cross-cultural social work practices. Her work emphasizes vulnerable populations, including children/youth, families facing socio-economic challenges, and displaced communities.

Recent Projects:

• "Settling the Unsettled: A Qualitative Study of Hong Kong Diaspora"
• BC Settlement Case Management Service Model for Hong Kong Residents

Teaching & Practice: Integrates fieldwork education with academic research, contributing to both practice and policy development in social work.