Board Structure

Andrea Rochow – DSW

Andrea, a Developmental Services Worker (DSW), brings extensive experience supporting individuals with diverse abilities in residential, clinical, and community settings. Her previous role as a Mental Health Nurse in Forensic Psychiatry ignited her passion for advocating for the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities and promoting their overall well-being. With a genuine love and compassion for people of all ages, cultures, and abilities, Andrea’s hobbies span a wide range of interests, from arts and sports to cooking, travel, and immersing herself in nature.

Charles Kan – RSW, BSW

Charles, a Registered Social Worker with a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Hong Kong, now holds the same registration in Ontario, Canada. With over 2 years of volunteering experience in social community service and over 3 years of working with children and youth with Special Educational Needs, Charles brings a wealth of expertise to Cherish. In his role as a Program Officer, he oversees the Daily Living Enrichment social program, provides one-on-one Personal Growth Enhancement service for trainees requiring intensive emotional and behavioral support, and facilitates the Youth Connect social program.

Known for his considerate nature, organizational skills, and innovative approach, Charles is dedicated to empowering trainees in developing independent living skills, effective stress management techniques, proficient communication strategies, and strong social skills.

Nelson Li – BSW, MA in Social Service Management

Mr. Li holds a Master of Arts in Social Service Management and a Bachelor of Social Work, and he has been a Registered Social Worker in Hong Kong since 1998. With over 30 years of frontline and supervisory experience in social services, including support for seniors, youths, the visually impaired, and people with mental disabilities, Nelson brings a wealth of expertise. Having joined Cherish Integrated Services in 2022 as a Program Officer, he is responsible for the Daily Living Enrichment Program for adults with developmental disabilities. Nelson’s mission is to enrich lives, foster uniqueness, and create a nurturing environment for personal growth.

Kenisha Wint – BEd MEd

Kenisha, an OCT teacher with the York Region District School Board, brings a wealth of expertise to her role. With a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, a Degree in Child Development, a Graduate Certification in Special Education for Children with Autism and Disabilities, and a Master’s degree in Education, Kenisha has honed her skills over 15 years of working closely with children with Autism and other disabilities. Her experience spans school settings and personal one-on-one therapy in children’s homes, providing invaluable support. Since the summer of 2018, Kenisha has been an integral part of the Cherish team as a dedicated Personal Growth and Enhancement Programmer.

Maisie Lung

Maisie, who is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Children, Childhood and Youth, and a Bachelor of Education, has been an integral part of the Cherish team since 2020. In her role, she actively engages with children and adult trainees in group settings, while also contributing to the Personal Growth and Enhancement Program. With over 5 years of experience working with children in camp and school settings, Maisie is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive environment for individuals of all backgrounds.

Macy Lam

Macy, a Registered Social Worker with a Bachelor of Social Work degree and Master of Social Science in counselling from Hong Kong, having five years of working experiences in different frontline social services. Throughout her career, Macy has experiences in performing case management, developing multiple programs, designing and promoting events for clients.

In her role as a Program and Admirative Officer, she is responsible for providing one-on-one Personal Growth Enhancement service for trainees requiring intensive emotional and behavioral support, managing and planning programs, as well as providing administrative support related to various programs.

Yuu Lam

Yuu, a Registered Social Worker in Hong Kong, has over 6 years of experience in family and youth services and 8 years of experience in mental health and disability services, including 4 years of experience in hostel service and 4 years in supported employment and vocational training services. She leads the Saturday Social Club program and Vocational program to increase social skills and working skills for the trainees.

Kate Chan

Kate is a Registered Social Worker in Hong Kong, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from City University of Hong Kong. She has a proven track record in working with individuals who have special needs and their families. Besides, her experiences in other settings like emotional support service and youth service are also beneficial to her role as a Program Officer. Kate values the potential and uniqueness of an individual. She is compassionate about helping the service users reach their full potential, as well as enrich their life experiences.

Stanley Ng – BA in Business, HD in Textile Technology

Stanley holds a Higher Diploma in Textiles Technology from Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business from South Australia University. With over 5 years of experience volunteering in social community programs, including event coordination and sports competitions, Stanley is passionate about community services and dedicated to improving the daily living skills and quality of life for individuals with special needs. He firmly believes in the unique potential and worth of each person and strives to empower them to live to their fullest potential with dignity. Since joining Cherish Integrated Services in 2018 as a Program Officer, Stanley has been responsible for the Daily Living Enrichment Program for adults with developmental disabilities.

Hanfield Leung

Hanfield, a Registered Social Worker with a Master degree of Social Sciences in Social Work from Hong Kong Baptist University. Hanfield had over 6 years of frontline experience in social services, especially in the residential services for child and youth with special educational needs and family work. Also, Hanfield brings his professional experiences in case management, program design and management as well as crisis management to the Cherish Integrated Services.

Hanfield is dedicated to provide emotional supports and to empower the trainees by facilitating them to discover their own strengths.

Simon Chu

Simon has a great passion for social services and four years of experience as a program worker in Hong Kong to lead and design programs for seniors. Simon possesses expertise in healthy lifestyle enrichment, community integration, and stakeholder collaboration with the mission of improving people’s lives and empowering individuals and communities. Since 2023, Simon has been responsible for the Daily Living Enrichment social program and one-on-one Personal Growth Enhancement service as a program officer at Cherish Integrated Services.

Vania Wong – ECE, ECI

Vania has dedicated 15 years to working with children with special needs, having received education in both England and Canada. Trained in recreational therapy, specializing in adaptive swimming for children, as well as music and art therapy for both geriatric and pediatric wellness during her studies in the UK, Vania is enthusiastic and committed to providing quality learning and life skills-building programs tailored to individuals’ needs. Her passion extends to volunteering in various social services, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals.

Huda Khan

Huda graduated with a diploma in Social Service Work from Centennial College and has gained valuable experience through various professional roles and volunteer work. She utilizes her diverse background to make a positive impact in her current position. With a strong enthusiasm for assisting others and helping them unlock their full potential, Huda is dedicated to supporting individuals in reaching their greatest heights.

Chris Cai

Chris Cai is an Instructor Therapist with a strong academic background, holding a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Psychology from China, along with a Graduate Certificate in Autism and Behaviour Science. With over four years of experience working with children with special needs in both China and Canada, Chris is passionate about helping children improve their social skills, life skills, and behavior management. His dedication to his work reflects his commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those he supports.

Rebecca Tam

Rebecca graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and a Master of Arts in Cultural Management in Hong Kong. With her passion in art education and community art, she has been teaching art to children of different ages and leading community art projects for over 20 years. Rebecca is dedicated to inspire and empower individuals of all backgrounds through art, believing art can help connecting our inner self, to others and the world more fully.

 

Anushalini Atputharasa

Educator | Special Needs | ASD Advocate

I am a dedicated educator with a focus on supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and behavioral challenges. I hold a B.A. Honours from the University of Toronto and have studied Child and Youth Studies at Trent University. With five years of experience in the Durham District School Board, I create inclusive environments and implement personalized strategies to enhance communication and social skills.

My passion lies in building trusting relationships with students, fostering their independence, and celebrating their achievements. I aim to empower each child academically, socially, and emotionally while advocating for their voices to be heard.

Jojin Samuel

Myra Law / Administration Coordinator

Myra holds an MBA degree from the University of Hong Kong and brings over 20 years of experience in the business sector. With excellent communication skills and a passion for helping those in need, she joined Cherish in 2022. Myra contributes her expertise to organizing administrative tasks and marketing events, aiming to create a home-like environment for both learners and staff members at Cherish.

Jessica Siu – Accounting & Administrative Officer

Jessica is a seasoned accounting professional with over 10 years of experience. Driven by a commitment to community service and a passion for assisting those in need, she plays a vital role at Cherish. Jessica supports the staff in creating a warm and inclusive environment for trainees, utilizing her expertise to foster an atmosphere that promotes inclusivity and enhances the overall program experience.

Cindy Poon – Housekeeper / Care Assistance

Sandy Cheng – Speech Language Pathologist

Sandy is an experienced Speech Language Pathologist registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO). Sandy has been practiced in HK and Ontario for more than 30 years. Sandy is Hanen certified in It Takes Two To Talk®️, Target Word™️, You Make the Difference®️, and More Than Words®️ parent education programs as well as in Learning Language and Loving It™️. Her expertise includes parent training, identifying and treating children with ASD, and a variety of speech and language difficulties, which include receptive and expressive language delays/impairments, articulation delays, motor speech disorders, as well as  social communication difficulties.

Yvonne Lai – Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Yvonne is a member of Register of Speech Therapists accredited by Department of Health of Hong Kong. She obtained her qualification from Hong Kong and has been practicing as a Speech-Language Pathologist since 1992, focusing mainly on the pediatric population.

Yvonne is passionate for serving individuals with speech and language challenges. She has equipped herself with different training approaches/models such as Hanen Program®️, DIRFloortime®️, SCERTS®️, TEACCH®️, etc.. Apart from promoting children’s communication skills, Yvonne is eager to train parents with practical language facilitating strategies so that they can be the language teachers at home.

Betty Chan – Occupational Therapist Consultant

Betty holds a master degree in Occupational Therapy and has 40 years of experience working with children with special needs. Betty has experience in the assessment and treatment of young children with developmental delay, physical, neurological and cognitive impairment. She started her Occupational Therapy career in Hong Kong working at Duchess of Kent Children’s hospital. She then moved to Canada in 1991 and worked at Rotary Kids Rehabilitation Center at Sarnia and ultimately worked at Holland Bloorview Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital since 1995.  Betty is passionate in supporting children’s engagement and independence in daily activities at home, in school and in the community.