Yu-Ling Cheng

Yu-Ling Cheng is a community connector, marketing strategist, and entrepreneur passionate about creating opportunities and strengthening communities. She serves as Director of Parents as Allies and Kidsburgh, a nonprofit media platform, and Global Director of Remake Learning Days, an international festival celebrating innovative learning experiences. Her work focuses on advocating for relevant and equitable learning opportunities for children, empowering women from under-resourced communities, and sharing compelling stories that highlight the inspiring people and initiatives making a difference.

Previously, Yu-Ling served as an adjunct professor at Carnegie Mellon University and Vice President of Marketing at the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Her honors include being named a Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania, receiving the Friends of Education Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units (PAIU), and being recognized as one of Pittsburgh Magazine's 40 Under 40.

Yu-Ling holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania (2009), a Master of Music in Violin from the New England Conservatory (2002), and three undergraduate degrees from the University of Washington: a B.S. in Economics, a B.A. in Music, and a Bachelor of Music in Violin (2000). She also currently serves as Vice President of the Avonworth School Board.