Yvonne plays an important role in helping the Firm operate efficiently. She leverages Lynn’s time, handles a wide range of administrative tasks, and supports investor relations. Yvonne is passionate about supporting others so they can perform at their best.
Yvonne is an adept administrator with substantial experience in both the public and private sectors. She served as the office coordinator at Carle Foundation Hospital for several years, and she held administrative roles at the University of Illinois and other small businesses. At these organizations, she coordinated day-to-day operations, streamlined workflows, and served as the go-to person for internal and external parties.
Yvonne holds a MS in Business Management from the Gies College of Business and a BS in Community Health from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
A native of Chicago, Yvonne volunteers through her church, Chinese Christian Union Church. She regularly distributes food to the Chinatown community and serves as a counselor at camps and retreats. She enjoys spending time outdoors, watching and playing sports, traveling, and exploring new restaurants with friends.
"I joined Citrine to help Lynn empower others through her involvement in social impact organizations and to help build a company that would positively influence neighborhoods and communities."
Yvonne Cao
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