About Us

The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma), was founded in 1922 at the Indiana University Training School for Nurses, now known as the Indiana University School of Nursing in the United States. The name “Sigma Theta Tau” is derived from the initials of the Greek words Storgé, Tharsos, and Timé, representing love, courage, and honor.

The Pi Iota Chapter (PIC) of Sigma, established on 18 March 2000 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, was the first and only Sigma chapter in Hong Kong at that time. After 21 years, the Pi Iota At-large Chapter (PIAC) was formed on 2 October 2021 through the collaboration of five local institutions with schools of nursing: Hong Kong Baptist University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The University of Hong Kong, and Tung Wah College. In 2026, Hong Kong Metropolitan University joined PIAC, further strengthening the collaborative network of nursing institutions in Hong Kong.
Mission & Purpose
Mission
Continuing the legacy of PIC, PIAC aims to foster excellence, scholarship, and leadership in nursing to improve health care for the people of Hong Kong. Through joining hands with other chapters of Sigma and other international organizations, members of PIAC undertake scholarly work that leads to quality health services, which aim to achieve health for all. The purposes of PIAC are to 1) recognize superior achievement, 2) recognize the development of leadership qualities, 3) foster high professional standards, 4, encourage creative work, and 5) strengthen commitment to the ideas and purposes of the profession.
Purpose
  • 01
    Recognize superior achievement.
  • 02
    Recognize the development of leadership qualities.
  • 03
    Foster high professional standards.
  • 04
    Encourage creative work.
  • 05
    Strengthen commitment to the ideas and purposes of the profession.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2025-2026)
  • President
    Prof CHOW Ka Ming, CUHK
  • Vice President
    Dr Esther WONG
    Ms Cynthia HUIE-ROSE, HKSH
    Prof CHENG Ho Yu, CUHK
    Dr Alice WONG, HKBU
    Prof Edmond CHOI, HKU
    Prof Janelle YORKE, PolyU
    Dr Anson TANG, TWC
  • Secretary
    Mr Roy YU, TWC
  • Treasurers
    Prof Patrick KOR, PolyU
  • Counselors
    Ms CHAN Shun, TWC
    Prof Eva HO, PolyU
    Prof Jojo KWOK, HKU
    Prof Suzanne LO, CUHK
    Dr Cecilia WONG, HKBU
  • Governance
    Prof Claudia LAI, PolyU (Chair)
    Ms CHAN Shun, TWC
    Dr Sandy CHOI, HKMU
    Prof Eva HO, PolyU
    Prof Jojo KWOK, HKU
    Prof Katherine LAM, PolyU
    Prof Suzanne LO, CUHK
    Dr Cecilia WONG, HKBU
  • Leadership Succession
    Dr Jenny TSANG, TWC (Chair)
    Dr Jed MONTAYRE, PolyU
    Prof Justina LIU, PolyU
  • Membership Nomination
    Prof Angela LEUNG, PolyU (Chair)
  • Program
    Prof Naomi TAKEMURA , PolyU (Chair)
  • Promotion & Publication
    Dr Ricky AHMAT, CUHK (Chair)
    Dr Cheryl YEUNG, CUHK
  • Scholarship
    Prof Alan TAM, CUHK (Chair)
  • Archivist
    Prof Shanshan WANG, PolyU (Chair)
  • Co-opt members
    Dr Denise CHEUNG, HKU
    Dr Cherry HO, HKBU
    Prof Chia-Chin LIN, HKU
    Prof Simon LAM, TWC
    Dr Angel TANG, HA
    Ms Agnes YIP, TWC
    MS Anna WONG
    Ms Cecilia WONG, HKBU
    Ms Ana CHAN, HKBU
    Dr Elaine CHOW, TWC
    Prof Rick KWAN, TWC
    Ms Angela KWOK, HA
    Dr Agnes LAI, HKMU
    Dr Queenie LAW, HKMU
    Dr Sharron LEUNG, HKBU
    Dr Kevin LUK, HKU
    Prof Marques NG, CUHK
    Dr Rebecca PANG, CUHK
    Ms Mandy POON, HKBU
    Prof Janet WONG, HKMU
    Prof Arkers WONG, PolyU