As Vice President of Success by Third Grade, Cheryl leads a collective impact approach to ensure all third grade students are on a path to success by 2035. She has dedicated her career in service and support to advancing the social, emotional and mental health well-being of our community’s students and families.

Prior to joining United Way, she served as Executive Director of Whole Child Supports with Columbus City Schools. She also served in supervisory roles with Nationwide Children’s Hospital Behavioral Health, Department of Youth Service and Rosemont Center.

Cheryl is a product of Columbus City Schools. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, and a master’s degree in clinical counseling from The Ohio State University. Cheryl is a licensed professional clinical counselor with supervisory endorsement in the state of Ohio and holds an ODE administrator license.