Chan was a sixth-form student at Li Po Chun United World College in Hong Kong.

Following an initial experience in conducting during her second year of college,[4] she changed her path of study and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music in 2009.

[6][7][8][1] As part of winning the competition, she was subsequently named assistant conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra, for a one-year contract from 2015–2016.

In April 2016, NorrlandsOperan announced the appointment of Chan as its next chief conductor, effective in 2017, with an initial contract of 3 years.

[12] Based on these appearances, in June 2017, the RSNO appointed Chan as its next principal guest conductor, effective 2018.