The Chicago Lighthouse
Christine Shepard has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Christine has worked in various HR roles, starting in 1984 with Bank One Corporation. At JPMorgan Chase and Co, they served as an HR Manager and Business Partner, providing guidance to the senior leadership team and consulting on HR issues for a Midwest regional wealth management group. Christine also managed HR professionals and implemented shared services models. Christine has experience in program and development management, talent programs, and performance management systems at Banc One Corporation. Christine has also held roles as an Employee Relations Specialist and EEO Compliance Manager, advising and coaching managers and employees on HR issues. In recent years, they have worked as an HR Generalist at The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, managing HR processes and initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, Christine Shepard has accumulated a wealth of experience in HR roles, with a focus on talent management, employee relations, and compliance.
Christine Shepard completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Education at Miami University from 1980 to 1984. Christine then pursued further education at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, earning a Master's degree in Human Resources (MLHR) from 1994 to 1998.
The Chicago Lighthouse
Empowering Community Independence The Chicago Lighthouse is the most comprehensive agency serving people who are blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veterans in the United States. Each of our 40 programs and services are designed to help individuals of all ages, races, income levels, and abilities reach the same goal: to live as confidently and independently as possible. Our programs include: •Comprehensive Low Vision Services that provide low vision diagnosis, treatment, counseling, and assistive technology for people of all ages and backgrounds; •Employment Services, empowering individuals with disabilities and Veterans to gain the skills they need to support themselves and improve their quality of life; •Education that provides children, adolescents, and young adults with vision impairments and often other disabilities reach developmental and social milestones; and •Advocacy and Independent Living Programs, that enable clients to thrive in an accessible, inclusive community. In addition, The Lighthouse has developed several Social Enterprise businesses in the areas of Customer Service, Digital Accessibility Consulting, Manufacturing and Shipping that serve the dual purpose of providing our clients with accessible, inclusive jobs and generating revenue to support our clinical and social service programs.