CHRISTINE CHEUNG

6764 Maddux Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45230

christine.cheung@cchmc.org | (513) 348-6114

17-year experience as mother of son with autism. Active in local autism community and knowledgeable about
autism-related programs, resources and local providers. Skilled at managing projects, organizing events,
fundraising, and advocacy for children. Former professional in finance, public accounting, and sales.

EDUCATION

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC)/University of Cincinnati (UC) University Center for
Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCUCEDD)
Family Trainee, LEND training program August 2018 – April 2019

Midwest Culinary Institute, Cincinnati OH 1999 - 2000

University of California, Los Angeles CA

B.A, Business Economics, Magna Cum Laude 1988 - 1992

PROJECT & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

CCHMC – “Surviving & Thriving in the Real World”, Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics (DDBP)
Parent Partner February 2017 - June 2017
 15-week training program to help my child learn independent daily living skills.

CCHMC – Family Advisory Council, DDBP

Family Advisor 2014 - 2016
 Provided valuable input to DDBP administration and staff to improve family-centered policies and services
and promoted collaboration between professionals and families.
● Redesigned the patient welcome packet and helped create the first DDBP patient stories booklet.

CCHMC – Autism Treatment Network, DDBP

Parent Representative, ATN.Air-P Family Advisory Committee and QI Committee 2011 - 2014
● Provided the parent perspective on clinical initiatives, research priorities and quality improvement efforts.

KINDERVELT, Cincinnati, OH
An all-volunteer organization dedicated to raising funds for CCHMC
Treasurer and Co-Chair of Annual Golf Scramble 2011 - 2013
● Managed budget, performed cash management and prepared quarterly financial reports.
● Doubled funds raised from Golf Scramble from previous year; first to implement mobile credit card
payment system in a Kindervelt group.
● Active member since 2006.

LINDEN GROVE SCHOOL, Cincinnati, OH

A private, state-accredited, not-for-profit school that offers an alternative learning program for students with
autism spectrum disorder.
Co-Chair, Annual Gala and Auction 2009 - 2010
● Led school’s main fundraiser, raising over $33,000, increase of 20% over previous year.
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TEACH CHARITY, Cincinnati, OH

Organization formed by local moms to teach children about charity through community service-oriented parties.
Co-Founder 2008 - 2009
● Engaging young kids, parents and local businesses to work together to support charities that help children
in need, such as the Freestore Foodbank and Wigs for Kids.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MODERN RETAIL, Cincinnati, OH 2013 - 2014

Quality Assurance Tester for online retail websites.

USBORNE BOOKS, Cincinnati, OH 2006 - 2009

Educational Services Supervisor for a team of 12 consultants to promote early childhood literacy through home
shows, book fairs, public libraries, and community and corporate events.

PROCTER & GAMBLE, Cincinnati, OH 1995 - 1999

Finance Manager for Oral Care and Fine Fragrances divisions.