Debbie Cheng

Debbie Cheng is an Information Technology specialist. She has over 30 years experience in banking and financial services in Singapore and Australia. Debbie has volunteered in several non-profits, and her last role was Technology Program Manager in Mission Australia, a not-for-profit organization. She managed project delivery of applications and technology paramount to service workers in the field, who provided support to the homeless, victims of domestic violence, and people with mental disabilities.

Working with Mission Australia gave Debbie an appreciation of community contribution to her strong sense of values and her belief in promoting innovative, healthy and ethical progress. She also is a keen observer of how corporates and governments create and use technology for their short-term gain, with corollary impacts on society’s well-being, particularly on the elderly, who have low technology skills.

Born in Malaysia, Debbie graduated from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia with a Bachelor of Computer Science (with Distinction) in 1981. She worked at the National Australia Bank for 18 years and MLC Wealth Management for six years. She also has worked as an IT PMO Consultant and Project Manager. Debbie lives and enjoys the environs of Sydney, golfing, traveling, and caring for her elderly parents.