Born and raised in Sydney, Shirley’s heritage is Chinese and her family now call Australia home. Shirley’s view of the world is shaped by three cultures – Australian, Deaf and Chinese. Incorporating three cultures in her daily life has enriched her life and provided her with unique insight.

Shirley’s talents and interests are diverse and at her core is the belief of fostering a Deaf community to feel comfortable in its own skin. Cohesiveness and collectivism are the keystones to building the right support network for young people so they can contribute to the rich and colourful fabric of the Deaf community. Shirley believes that giving a bit of her own skin will help to improve the lives of others.

On the side, Shirley puts her creativity skills to good use in the area of graphic design, taking inspiration from a range of design and illustration types and trends. Shirley sets herself the challenge of constantly working on improving her design skills.