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Christopher Cortale

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1. What is the best concert you’ve ever been to?
I would one day like to see Kendrick Lamar perform.

2. What is the most exciting part of your job?
Greeting the families that come in and seeing everyone smile.

3. What is something you are proud of?
Being a NY State advocate for people with Developmental Disabilities and talking about my experiences having autism as a public speaker.

4. Are you a sports fan? Who are your favorite teams?
Mostly I’m a fan of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers.

5. Can you speak more than one language?
I know a few phrases in Mandarin, Japanese, and Spanish.

6. Who inspires you?
The people who inspire me would be Nelson Mandela and Lee Kuan Yew.

7. What is the best place you have traveled to?
The best place I have traveled to would be Singapore.

8. Are you a morning person or a night owl?
I am mostly a morning person.

9. What motivates you at work?
​The thing that motivates me to go to work is the satisfaction of helping others and making a difference at the Winters Center for Autism.

10. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I originally wanted to be a travel agent and business owner of a travel corporation.

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  • About Us
    • Our Mission and Vision
    • Board of Directors
    • Meet Our Team
    • 2023 Annual Report
    • Our Partners
    • Our Supporters
    • Resources >
      • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Programs & Services
    • Application of Interest
    • The Campus
    • Transition Program
    • Job Training Options
    • S.E.E.D
    • Summer Career Experience 2025
    • Summer Career Experience Photo Album
  • Donate Today
    • Autism Acceptance Month 2025
    • A Vision Realized – A Legacy of Joe Winters
    • Online Store
    • Naming Opportunities
    • Tribute Gifts
  • Get Involved
    • Become an Employer Partner
    • Apply Now
    • Become a Volunteer
  • Events
    • 2025 Casino Night
    • The Joe Winters Classic 2025 Photo Album
    • A Toast To Embracing Autism Event Photos
  • News
  • Blog