Compliance. Culture. Coaching.

Cheryl’s extensive health care experience spans the full continuum of care – from large academic medical centers, post-acute care, behavioral health and physician practices to pharmacy benefit management companies, Medicare Part D insurance and a major pharmacy chain. She has guided organizations through civil and criminal government investigations, negotiated settlement agreements and led compliance efforts through the ensuing corporate integrity/consent agreements process. Her leadership helped two health systems rebuild their reputations after government investigations, ultimately earning recognition as a World’s Most Ethical Company.

Beyond compliance program implementation, Cheryl is highly skilled in conducting training, risk assessments, developing enterprise risk management programs and internal audit strategies. She has successfully navigated crises, mitigated reputational risks and collaborated with stakeholders to develop compliance-driven solutions that protect and strengthen organizational initiatives. She also has extensive transactional experience, conducting due diligence and assisting with post-transaction integrations.

Most recently Cheryl served as Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Employee Engagement Officer for an academic medical center where she designed and led compliance, enterprise risk, audit and privacy programs. She developed a program scorecard with key performance indicators and played a pivotal role in shaping organizational culture. In this dual compliance and employee engagement role, Cheryl demonstrated how a strong ethical culture enhances profitability, employee engagement, vendor partnerships, customer loyalty and community trust. Under her leadership in both compliance and employee engagement, the organization achieved an 11% reduction in turnover, demonstrating the tangible impact of a strong, values-driven workplace culture.

Cheryl is a dedicated leadership coach who empowers professionals to develop core competencies, enhance leadership skills, and drive meaningful organizational impact. She has spent over 15 years leading leadership development programs for female professionals, fostering adaptive, agile leaders who contribute to strategic business success. As a senior executive and coach, she has personally mentored and developed high-performing compliance teams, achieving the second-highest level of engagement among more than 150 departments.

Cheryl’s leadership philosophy is rooted in gratitude, appreciation, and empathy, recognizing that a positive, values-driven culture enhances productivity, engagement, and retention. She works with leaders to build resilience, improve decision-making, and lead with confidence, ensuring they are equipped to navigate the complexities of highly regulated industries.

In addition to her corporate leadership experience, Cheryl is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh where she teaches healthcare compliance. She has furthered her expertise with certifications from Harvard University in Building Organizational Cultures and MIT in Blockchain Technologies, underscoring her commitment to innovative, forward-thinking compliance solutions.