Mei Yee Man Oram
About Mei Yee Man Oram
Mei Yee Man Oram is an Associate Director at Arup, specializing in access and inclusive environments, and serves on various advisory roles at the International WELL Building Institute.
Current Roles at Arup
Mei Yee Man Oram is currently serving as the Associate Director for Access and Inclusive Environments Operational and Skills Leader at Arup, based in London, England, United Kingdom. In this role, she leads initiatives focused on improving accessibility and inclusivity within the built environment. She also engages with clients, design teams, and specialist consultants to ensure projects are compliant with local and national requirements and tailored to social and cultural contexts.
Current Roles at International WELL Building Institute
At the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), Mei Yee Man Oram holds multiple advisory positions. She serves as a Homes Advisor, Health Equity Advisor, and Community Advisor, while also being a part of the COVID-19 Task Force. Her work at IWBI includes contributing to shaping standards that promote health and well-being in building environments and addressing challenges raised by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education and Certifications
Mei Yee Man Oram completed her undergraduate and master's degrees at the University of Cambridge, focusing on History of Art, and Architecture and History of Art, respectively. She holds a Bachelor's Degree and an MA in these fields. Additionally, she studied at Camden School for Girls, where she achieved AS, A2, and GCSE qualifications. She is a certified International Access Consultant under the CPABE certification and a Consultant Member of the National Register of Access Consultants (NRAC). She is also trained as an ISEMOA Auditor.
Past Experience and Projects
Before her current roles, Mei Yee Man Oram worked in various capacities at Arup, including Associate - UK Access and Inclusion Lead, Senior Consultant and Co-Leader for Arup Inclusive Environments, and Access and Inclusion Consultant. Her past projects include working on the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and conducting accessibility audits for Lloyd's of London. She also collaborated with the Canadian public transport body Metrolinx to enhance network accessibility.
Contributions to Standards and Research
Mei Yee Man Oram has contributed to writing standards that influence the future of built environments, particularly in improving public transport access. She conducts research on inclusion-related topics to challenge prevailing norms and assess their impact on design. Her work is informed by changing trends and demographics, aiming to address the needs of a diverse population. This research feeds into her advisory roles, helping shape policies and practices for better accessibility and inclusion.