Cheene Manalo

Cheene Manalo is a qualified psychologist currently working at the NSW Department of Communities and Justice since August 2024, following a role as an At Risk Coordinator and Rehabilitation Consultant at Pinnacle Rehab from February 2023 to August 2024. Previous experience includes serving as a Provisional Psychologist at Humanity Health Group, a Counsellor at Virtual Psychologist, and a Senior Instructor at Bricks 4 Kidz. Additional roles span counseling and HR consulting at Werkstatt Automotive Services, program chairperson for BS Psychology at Holy Cross of Davao College, and providing therapeutic facilitation at Forestal Healing Home. Early career experience includes teaching special education at the Independent Living and Learning Centre and working as a Selection and Placement Officer at Dole Philippines Inc. Cheene holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Ateneo de Davao University and a Master’s degree from Western Sydney University.