Having worked for a wide range of education, NGO and think-tank institutions, Benita has abundant experience in working with people of diverse backgrounds and culture and has a wealth of expertise in community outreach. She graduated B.A. in Biology in Cornell University and Master in Marine Biology in Boston University, and subsequently pursued a Postgrad Diploma in Education at The University of Hong Kong.
She has since worked in youth development and environmental education in the Outward Bound Hong Kong HKUST, Youth Arch Foundation, EarthWatch Institute, MWYO and developed citizen-science and experiential-learning programs. In 2018, she founded Encompass HK, a social enterprise to promote Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in different organizations. Benita is also a passionate diving coach with over 20 years of experience. In 2020, she hosted a TEDxEncompassHK Countdown event on climate action which was very well received.