Yayuan brings solid expertise in cultural conservation and community engagement with an interdisciplinary academic foundation. After earning an MPhil Degree in Sociology, she expanded her focus to nature conservation by joining KCC in 2023, where she integrates her humanities and social sciences background to advance public awareness and participatory initiatives. Currently, she is co-leading publicity work and outreach events across Hong Kong and Mainland China, while assisting in community and biodiversity surveys.