Mei Yee Man Oram (She / Her)
About Mei Yee Man Oram (She / Her)
Mei Yee Man Oram is the Associate Director at Arup and serves in various advisory roles at the International WELL Building Institute, specializing in access and inclusive environments.
Company
Mei Yee Man Oram is currently serving at Arup as the Associate Director - Access and Inclusive Environments Operational and Skills Leader since 2021 in London, England, United Kingdom. Additionally, she holds multiple roles at the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) including Homes Advisor, Health Equity Advisor, Covid-19 Task Force member, and Community Advisor beginning in 2020 and 2021.
Title
Mei Yee Man Oram holds the title of Associate Director - Access and Inclusive Environments Operational and Skills Leader at Arup. She is also involved with the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) in various advisory roles, and contributes to the Inclusive Hotels Network.
Education and Expertise
Mei Yee Man Oram studied at the University of Cambridge where she earned a Master's degree in History of Art and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and History of Art from 2002 to 2005. Her high school education was completed at Camden School for Girls, where she studied subjects including Religious Studies, Design Technology, Art and Design, Physics, and Mathematics, achieving GCSE and A-level qualifications.
Background
Mei Yee Man Oram has accumulated extensive experience in the field of inclusive environments starting as a Graduate Consultant at Arup in 2005. She progressed through various positions, including Access and Inclusion Consultant, Senior Consultant, and Co-Leader of the Inclusive Environments team, before becoming the Associate - UK Access and Inclusion Lead. Her involvement includes accessibility audits for significant clients and projects like Metrolinx and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Achievements
Mei Yee Man Oram has contributed to writing standards that improve access to transportation and the built environment. As an integral member of several boards and task forces, including the Covid-19 task force for IWBI, her work influences healthier, more inclusive design practices. She is a Certified International Access Consultant recognized by CPABE, a Consultant Member of the National Register of Access Consultants (NRAC), and an ISEMOA Auditor.