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Our People
Lady Liberty Hong Kong is led by Hong Kongers in exile, working alongside allies who share our commitment to freedom, human rights, and democratic values. The individuals below comprise our public leadership and are authorised to represent the organisation in external engagements.
Alric Lee
Alric Lee is the founder and Executive Director of Lady Liberty Hong Kong. Trained as an architect, he oversees the organisation's research, advocacy, institutional development, and regional partnerships from Tokyo. He represents Lady Liberty Hong Kong in engagements with legislatures, policy forums, civil society networks, and partner organisations across East and Southeast Asia.
Tomoko Ako
Tomoko Ako is a professor at the University of Tokyo and a member of Lady Liberty Hong Kong's board. A scholar of contemporary China, civil society, and human rights, she brings extensive research experience on social and political change in the region to the organisation's governance and strategic development.
Maiko Ichihara
Maiko Ichihara is a professor at Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo and a member of Lady Liberty Hong Kong's board. Specialising in international relations, democracy support, and civil society, she contributes expertise on democratic resilience, international cooperation, and the role of civic institutions across the region.
Much of our work involves individuals and networks that retain personal, professional, or family ties to Hong Kong. For security and privacy reasons, we do not publish the names, photographs, or profiles of all members of our team.
Our wider team includes researchers, writers, designers, and organisers working across Japan and the broader Hong Kong diaspora. Strategic and operational decisions are made collectively and in accordance with the principles set out in Our Philosophy.
Where accountability requires disclosure — including to funders, institutional partners, and relevant professional counterparts — we provide appropriate information directly and confidentially through our secure contact channel.