Irene B. Coleman

Irene B. Coleman is an experienced professional currently serving as a Referral Coordinator at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth since July 2019 and managing a special needs child, specifically one with Autism, since August 2008. Irene has a strong background in advocacy, having achieved grants and scholarships for therapy through collaborations with organizations such as Little Friends and MarianJoy. Irene received recognition as an Inspirational Person in the Fox Valley VW Lovebug2 Contest in 2010 and has actively marketed autism awareness initiatives through social media. Prior roles include Benefits Services Coordinator at Protected Tomorrows, Inc., Manager at Romano's Macaroni Grill, and Restaurant Manager at Hacienda Mexican Restaurants. Additionally, Irene has experience in early childhood education, having worked as an educator at the Children's Center of First Presbyterian Church.