Janet Tam
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Janet has worked in the creative industry as an administrator and maintained her own theatre practice (scripted and Playback Theatre) for over 20 years before she relocated to the UK in 2021 and joined Something To Aim For as their Executive Director.
Previously the Executive Director of the Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong (2007-2015 and 2020-2021), Janet had the opportunity to be a part of the work that gave rise to its growth and the creation of pioneering programmes, catalysing changes and even paradigm shifts in society. Janet has also worked with disability / community arts organisations from different countries such as the VSA network, Arts & Disability Ireland, Centre for Playback Theatre, etc. She particularly enjoys building platforms and infrastructures to facilitate more diversity in the arts. She holds an MA in Buddhist Studies, MA in Cultural Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Theatre Studies and is a graduate of the Centre or Playback Theatre.