Dr Chan May Kuen Sylvia is currently the Principal of Ying Wa Primary School. She is a Director of HKEdCity, a Council Member of the Education University of Hong Kong, as well as a committee member of organisations and government departments including the Social Welfare Advisory Committee, Committee on Professional Development of Teachers and Principals, Advisory Council on the Environment, Hong Kong Arts Development Council, Hong Kong St. John Ambulance, and a Trustee of WWF-Hong Kong.

Sylvia was awarded the Chief Executive’s Commendation for Community Service and the Award of Excellent Educational Administration in 2013, and the Medal of Honour in 2019. As a keen promoter of arts and moral education, Dr Chan has encouraged parents and colleagues to participate in environmentally friendly activities throughout the years.