Grace Lau
Head of Partnerships at WONDA VR- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Cantonese Limited working proficiency
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Experience
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Wonda
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Partnerships
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Sep 2018 - Present
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Social Impact || Global Citizen || XR Enthusiast
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Jul 2018 - Present
- Social Impact Media Awards (SIMA) Judge 2019 - XR 4 Change Ambassador - Social Impact Media Awards (SIMA) Judge 2019 - XR 4 Change Ambassador
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Global Nomads Group
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United States
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Virtual Reality
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Jan 2016 - Jul 2018
I established and led GNG's VR Lab which harnessed the power of virtual reality to incite curiosity and cultivate empathy. I managed a cross-functional team to pilot end-to-end global citizenship vr programs implemented in Jordan, Morocco and the US. This included 360 film production, curriculum development, evaluation and marcom initiatives. Our pioneering work was featured in publications, panels, and events: Future of Storytelling, Games 4 Change, GoogleEdFoo, Infocomm, New America, Slate, SXSWedu, Urban Justice Center, VR 20/20 Show less
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Deputy Director
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Aug 2014 - Dec 2015
I was the trusted advisor to the Executive Director, leading strategic initiatives and special projects while representing the organization at key events and speaking engagements. Over the course of my tenure, I managed a passionate cross-functional team that delivered unique virtual exchange programs in urban and rural communities across the US and abroad. I cultivated key partnerships with educators, school district administrators, private foundations and public sector donors, including the Bezos Family Foundation, Linked In for Good, and the US State Department, Education and Cultural Affair Bureau. Speaking Engagements: COSN (Consortium of School Networks), ISTE (International Society of Technology and Education), SXSWedu, and the US Department Of Education. Show less
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Senior Programs Manager
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Aug 2010 - Jul 2014
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Program Manager
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Aug 2008 - Jul 2010
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Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Site Director
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Oct 2006 - Jun 2007
Appointed as Site Director at P.S. 83 to oversee out-so-school time enrichment programs, serving the Morris Park community in the Bronx. SASF is one of the largest providers of school-based after-school programs in New York City and the metropolitan region. Appointed as Site Director at P.S. 83 to oversee out-so-school time enrichment programs, serving the Morris Park community in the Bronx. SASF is one of the largest providers of school-based after-school programs in New York City and the metropolitan region.
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SCORE! Educational Centers
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advantage Program Director/ Assistant Director
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Dec 2004 - Oct 2006
Drove memberships sales and retention leading to $1m ARR and top performing customized supplementary tutoring center within org’s NorCal region Drove memberships sales and retention leading to $1m ARR and top performing customized supplementary tutoring center within org’s NorCal region
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Education
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University of California, Irvine
Sociology