Meet the Team
RN, BSc, MSc.
Saffron Brown
Saffron (Saff) Brown, a children’s nurse with over 15 years’ experience, has worked in diverse settings, starting her career in neonatal care and then expanding her knowledge and nursing expertise in general paediatric medicine and the Child Development Centre of Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust in the UK. She has served as a committee member for esteemed organisations such as the Royal College of Nursing and the EU Public Health Commission.
Throughout her time since moving to Hong Kong over 7 years ago, Saffron has worked as an ESF school nurse, clinic nurse and first aid instructor - recognising the importance that the first year of life has on a child’s trajectory into childhood.
Her journey into motherhood in 2020 further stoked her interest in child development, inspiring her to integrate her professional expertise into her home and family environment – adapting to the unique challenges of being a working parent.
BSC, MSC
Kirstin Thornburrow
Kirstin is a paediatric occupational therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting children and families across schools, hospitals, and clinics in both the UK and Hong Kong. Having grown up in Hong Kong, she moved to the UK to study, initially training as an Early Years Teacher before pursuing a career in Paediatric Occupational Therapy. She has since returned to Hong Kong, where she continues to support children across a variety of clinical and educational settings.
Throughout her career, Kirstin has worked with children from birth through to adolescence. While she enjoys supporting children of all ages, she has a particular passion for working with newborns and babies, valuing the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with families and celebrate the remarkable milestones of early development.
Her experience across diverse settings has strengthened her belief in the importance of early intervention and the lasting impact that timely support can have on a child's development. With specialist expertise in sensory integration, Kirstin takes a thoughtful, family-centred approach, helping parents understand their baby's unique development while building confidence in the early months.
Alongside her role with the Parent Infant Programme, Kirstin continues to practise as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist with OT&P Healthcare. Remaining actively involved in both clinical and educational practice allows her to stay connected to the latest evidence and to support children and families across every stage of childhood.
BSc, PGCE
Lisa Pang
Lisa Pang brings a broad and distinctive blend of expertise. With a strong educational background, Lisa has honed her teaching skills over the years. She served as a primary school teacher and then transitioned into a secondary science and maths teacher role, a position she held for 14 years at ESF, Hong Kong. During her early years training at Bebegarten, beginning in 2012, she gained valuable experience in early childhood education, further strengthening her understanding of child development.
Alongside that, Lisa is a fitness and indoor cycling instructor recognising the integral role of physical activity in overall development and the importance of incorporating movement and fun into learning.
Becoming a mother in 2022 has enriched her perspective, intertwining her professional knowledge with personal experience. It has deepened her understanding of the joys and challenges of parenting and the vital role that PIP plays, in supporting parents and their babies.