About our team
The 3 Co-Founders of Alongside are from different scopes.
Dr. Nick TSUI
Co-Founder
As an anesthesiologist with over ten years of clinical experience, Nick had previously served in public hospitals, and is currently in private practice. Throughout his years participating in emergency operations, he has witnessed the unpredictability of death and the sorrow it leaves in its wake.
Nick deeply understands that death is not a distant reality and that being unprepared for it can place a significant burden on the surviving family members. This burden is particularly heavy for the LGBTQIA+ community. This realisation led him to co-found Alongside, dedicated to providing support to families during these difficult times, hoping to offer understanding, empathy, and practical support to those navigating challenging moments.
Outside of medicine, Nick’s passions extend to sports and social entrepreneurship. He is also the founder of TeamSOLO Academy, aimed at developing the sports industry in Hong Kong.
Mr. Yves LEUNG
Co-Founder
Yves is admitted as a solicitor in both Hong Kong, England and Wales. In his ten-year legal career, he has dealt with various types of litigation, including commercial disputes, white-collar crimes, and judicial reviews. Yves understands that a lack of legal planning can lead to difficult situations and has witnessed many family relationships torn apart due to disputes over inheritance. He deeply appreciates the importance of advance planning.
Considering the legal inadequacies and complex family relationships faced by the LGBTQIA+ community, he hopes that every member of the community can have access to legal education and support to understand their rights, and to avoid subsequent disputes and emotional and financial stress. In addition to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, he has also consistently supported other marginalized groups, striving to promote inclusivity and equality in society.
Dr. Jensen YIU
Co-Founder
Jensen is a gay man with a PhD in Pharmacology from HKU. Jensen previously worked in a laboratory, researching new drugs by studying human gut microbiota. After experiencing social unrest, epidemics, waves of immigration, and the impermanence around him, he began to rethink life. He now engages in the field of life-and-death education and grief care, attempting to provide direct support to those in need.
Jensen is also the Vice President of Society of True Light in Hong Kong, an organization advocating for self-acceptance among sexual minorities. He proactively promotes collaboration between institutions and public education and is dedicated to advancing LGBTQIA+ affirmative practices in the field of psychological counselling. His personal experiences and involvement with Society of True Light have given him a profound understanding of the difficulties and needs of the LGBTQIA+ community in Hong Kong. Believing that every life is precious and deserves attention, he hopes to bring about change for communities in need through academic research and social engagement.
About our collaborators
Alongside actively collaborates with various organizations in the community to promote an inclusive society together.
In Alphabetical Order:
The Association for the Advancement of Feminism
Blessed Ministry Community Church
Next Chapter LGBT
PrideLab
QUARKS
Society of True Light
Questions?
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