Michael is an educator of over 15 years, whose teaching journey from the UK to Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong has been enriched by expeditions to Madagascar, Brazil, Borneo, and Malaysia. These experiences fuel his passion for outdoor learning in his dual role as a Middle School PBL Facilitator and Outdoor Education Coordinator. 

Fiona is an outdoor learning leader and educator at Japanese International School whose practice synthesises her experience in classroom teaching, mind-body integration techniques, and martial arts.

Before joining ICHK as the Head of +1 Centre, she worked in two other international schools in Hong Kong within the SEN departments, teaching students from early years to secondary school. 

Emma strongly believes in a holistic and skills-based approach to teaching students, emphasising real-life situations. Outside of school, Emma captains her hockey team and is part of the Valley Committee.

Dr David Marsden specialises in outdoor learning, workforce development, and safety and risk management across the outdoor recreation, education, and adventure sports sectors. With more than 30 years of experience, he brings a unique combination of strategic leadership, operational expertise, and evidence-based practice.

David is leading the 2025–26 national review of the Australian Adventure Activity Standards (AAAS), commissioned by the Outdoor Council of Australia. In this role, he oversees the review methodology, stakeholder engagement strategy, and technical drafting of the standards framework that underpins risk management practices for outdoor and adventure-based activities across the country.

A seasoned outdoor education instructor and registered social worker with over 20 years of experience in experiential nature connection in Hong Kong. 

William founded Nature Bathing, a social enterprise, in 2017 in order to offer preventive solutions to the stressed communities using nature-based intervention to enhance holistic wellbeing, social inclusion and community resilience. 

Matt is a passionate environmental educator, seasoned outdoor leader, and dedicated conservationist. With over a 15 year experience designing and delivering immersive outdoor education programs across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, he specializes in fostering environmental stewardship and social responsibility. 

As the Program Director at ISSC since 2019, Matthew continues to develop transformative outdoor learning experiences inspired by the ocean, guiding thousands of students through surf camps, wilderness expeditions, and conservation-based learning experiences. His expertise lies in integrating sustainability, risk management, and leadership development into experiential learning, Matt continues to inspire the next generation of adventurers and environmental champions.

Ho Mei has extensive experience as a primary school teacher, and is also a forest schools educator and leads outdoor trips. He has pioneered ICHK Hong Lok Yuen’s outdoor learning programme, including the establishment of the school’s mini-forest which recently won the International Schools Awards for Sustainability in 2023.