Leslie Qingmiao Cheng

Junior Consultant - Program Support

JUNIOR CONSULTANT - Leslie joined the Queensland Institute team in April, 2023 while completing her Master of Applied Linguistics (TESOL) at The University of Queensland (UQ). Leslie supports QI Program Support administration and facilitates community events for our course participants and alumni. Leslie began her career as an English language teacher at New Channel International Education Group in Hubei, China, after graduating from a Bachelor of Education at Central China Normal University and an MBA at Deakin University. Leslie draws on her own experience in international education, having previously studied in Melbourne, Australia since 2015. During her studies in Brisbane, Leslie was involved in UQ Student-Staff Partnerships projects in the School of Languages and Cultures and UQ Voices Choir, where she first met QI team members Fiona Wiebusch and Vicki Bos. Leslie also teaches part time at Albright Institute of Business and Language in Brisbane. She is passionate about TESOL education, singing, and helping international students engage and enjoy life in Queensland. We are delighted to welcome Leslie to our team.

Leslie Cheng (2nd row, far right) joins UQ Voices. Conducted by QI Trainer, Vicki Bos (front, left), with QI team members Fiona Wiebusch (centre) and Peter Viteeram (far right).