MEET THE FOUNDERS
The Coral Gala is proudly founded by Edith Shih (Columbia) and Martin Tang (Cornell), who also share the prestigious alma mater of MIT. Bringing together their diverse expertise in creativity, leadership, business, and cultural impact, Edith and Martin have created an unforgettable evening that celebrates the spirit of Ivy League alumni in Hong Kong.
MEET THE CO-CHAIRS
MEET THE TEAM
Ivy Ball is a fully volunteer-run collective.
A small but dedicated group of Ivy alumni who pour our hearts into creating elegant, fun, and meaningful gala event for our Ivy community. No big corporation behind the scenes — just a team of passionate individuals who love bringing extraordinary people together.
We do this for the love of the Ivy community, connection, and celebration.
MIT
MBA
Adam Au
Adam is the general counsel at a multinational corporation. He also teaches courses on data privacy and artificial intelligence at the University of Hong Kong, blending his interests in law, business and technology.
Marketing, Design
Yale
Bachelor of Arts in Computing and the Arts
Eunice Kiang
Eunice was Creative Director of Yale Alumni Service Corps' cookbook and Best Animation winner turned judge at Yale in Hollywood Fest, with animations screened at Times Square. Awarded Light Fellowship at Tsinghua University, she drives product, AI, and marketing in digital services.
Marketing, Secretary
Dartmouth
BA in Asian Studies
Hailey Jiang
Hailey is a private equity professional with a keen interest in public policy. She enjoys community service and is a supporter of multiple organizations empowering women and Asian cultures.
Program
MIT
MBA, 2019
Kat Yeh
Kat majored in piano performance in the UK before earning an MBA from MIT (2019). She has built a career in product leadership across fashion and tech, having previously led product at Amazon Fashion Tech and strategy at Rent the Runway. Today, Kat is a senior tech executive and advisor based in Hong Kong.
Marketing
Harvard, MIT
Harvard - Master of Science
MIT - Master of Engineering
Paul Wong
Paul is a seasoned banker at Morgan Stanley, specializing in wealth management and investment advisory. He previously served as Co‑Chair of the Ivy Ball in 2019. He is a coffee enthusiast who enjoys travelling in his spare time.
Treasurer
Yale, Columbia
Yale - Master of Architecture
Columbia - Master of Real Estate Development
Sianne Lau
Sianne works in Corporate Investment at a Hong Kong real estate developer, supporting the Executive Director in overseeing business units’ operations. She focuses on hotel development projects in Europe and North America. Outside of work, she serves as a docent and fosters visitor engagement at Asia Society and M+ Museum.
Production, Sponsorships
Harvard
General Management Program (GMP)
Tony Lau
Tony Lau is an entrepreneur and he currently leads a financial data analytics company he founded. He is also an independent director of a publicly-listed pharmaceutical company.
Decoration, Marketing
Cornell
BS Chemical Engineering
Annie Leung
Annie is a chemical engineer and Head of Operations at a biotech company pioneering breath-based cancer detection. She also founded MooMeetup and MooLabs, where she builds communities and hosts global events around wellness, AI, and tech.
Sponsorships, MC, Program, Website / Apps, Marketing, Ticketing, Design
Columbia
M.A. in International Affairs
Gloria Lu
Gloria wears many hats — consultant, content creator, dancer, and more. Professionally, she works at a leading strategy consulting firm, focusing on business strategy and transformation. A ballet dancer and creative storyteller, Gloria embodies the modern slasher spirit — bridging business, art, and media with equal passion.
MC
Columbia
Columbia, MSRED, 2024
James Chu
James is a chartered surveyor and co-founder of Zona, a venture-backed platform pioneering the tokenization of Real World Assets. He also holds several public service appointments, where he builds global communities and advises on tech innovation and digital assets.
Ticketing, Sponsorships
Penn
Master of Architecture ‘20
Master of Arts in East Asian Humanities ‘21
Masie Yang
Masie works in Chinese arts at Sotheby’s Hong Kong. She moved to Hong Kong in 2021 and has made many friends through the alumni network. She also serves as an event organizer for the Penn Club. This is her second time serving as MC for Ivy Ball.
Decoration, MC
Cornell
BS Policy Analysis and Management
Samson Cheung
Samson is currently a management consultant specializing in business process and digital transformation, and has previously led People Analytics teams across MNCs and the largest non-profit organization in HK.
Treasurer
MIT
Finance
Stephanie Lau
Stephanie works in Corporate Strategy and Business Planning at one of Hong Kong’s largest NGOs. Passionate about creating positive impact, she currently serves as the Secretary of the Board of the MIT Club of Hong Kong and the Honorary Secretary of the Executive Committee of Hong Kong SPCA.
Venue, Sponsorships
Columbia
Master of Architecture
Yvette Poon
Yvette serves on the board of the Columbia University Alumni Association Hong Kong as Arts & Culture, Social Co-Chair.
She is a patron of the arts and advocate for local non-profit organisations.
MC, Venue, Ticketing, Sponsorships