Dr Rosetta WONG is a Registered Social Worker who received her BSW, MASW (Mental Health), and PhD from PolyU, and her Postgraduate Diploma in Women’s Health from CUHK. She brings over a decade of frontline experience as a youth outreaching and school social worker, specializing in youth development and mental health support. Her focus on the strengths perspective was sparked while working with adolescents facing diverse mental health challenges. As an Approved Strengths Perspective Supervisor (Taiwan), she actively collaborates with the social work community to study and apply recovery and strengths-based practices within the Chinese cultural context.

As a scholar-practitioner, Dr WONG bridges academia and frontline practice by integrating clinical evidence and research into her teaching. She maintains close ties with local non-governmental organizations (NGOs), serving as a consultant, clinical supervisor, trainer, and committee member. By conceptualizing frontline realities, she translates practice-based wisdom into research, which she shares through academic publications and conference presentations. In the classroom, Dr WONG is dedicated to collaborative, research-informed teaching, encouraging students and educators to build on collective wisdom to create innovative, meaningful learning experiences.

• Doctor of Philosophy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Post-graduate Diploma in Women's Health Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Master of Arts in Social Work (Mental Health), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Bachelor of Social Work (Honours), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University