Bonnie Chiu graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong's business school in 1967 with a master's in philosophy.
Twenty years later, she founded the international social enterprise Lensational, which aims to empower women and girls through photography, the New York Times reports.
Chiu says she was "inspired to reimagine the possibilities of business and social innovation" during her time at the school.
"I studied the collaboration of social enterprises and commercial organizations," she says.
"During those years, she explored issues related to philosophy, humanity, and nature, and studied the collaboration of social enterprises and commercial organizations."
Chiu says her time at the school left her with "an appreciation for business ethics and integrity, an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, a belief in collaboration and sharing, and an unyielding commitment to give back to society."
She's currently the co-founder of Lensational and a member of the Forbes 30 under 30 Social Entrepreneur (Europe) honoree list.
She tells the Times she plans to "continue to champion time-tested values, inspire future generations, contribute to society, and uphold the CUHK spirit through its centennial and beyond."
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