Experience
Sheryl, a cultural psychologist and organization development practitioner, brings over 25 years of experience facilitating ethical, strategic, and critical decision-making; inspiring compassionate leadership; advancing equity, inclusion and belonging; and fostering positive culture transformation for optimal performance and impact. Sheryl started her post college career as a preschool teacher and assistant site supervisor on a military installation, and then transitioned to working as a rehabilitation counselor and consultant in the public and private sector. Prior to spending 20 years as an organization development consultant, she served as the area manager of San Diego and El Centro, California for a subsidiary of Liberty Mutual and as an organization effectiveness specialist with the City of San Diego, California’s second largest city government.
Current Role
Since 1999, Sheryl has served as a leadership coach and small group facilitator with the Center for Creative Leadership based out of the San Diego, CA campus and as a core adjunct professor at National University. She has provided leadership coaching to mid-level, senior and executive leaders from around the globe and across sectors from nonprofits, municipalities, education, and healthcare organizations to startups and Fortune 500/100 companies. In 2008, Sheryl joined the executive leadership team of one of San Diego county’s largest multi-purpose human services agencies, where she currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Learning and Culture Officer. Since 2009, Sheryl has been the host of Leadership Matters, an Internet radio show and podcast that airs on Voice America’s Business Channel.
Educational Background
Sheryl holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Grambling State University, a master’s degree in counseling from Louisiana Tech University, and a master’s and Doctor of Psychology degree in culture and human behavior from Alliant International University in San Diego, CA. She has completed Approved Coach Specific Training (ACSTH) certified by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and is a recognized Board Certified Coach (BCC) with the Center for Credentialing and Education, Inc. She is a qualified mediator and provider of several organization, team, and individual assessments.
Professional Affiliations
Sheryl serves on the San Diego Delta Foundation Board and the Executive Leadership Institute Alumni Advisory Council with Social Current and Loyola University Chicago. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta public service organization and has received countless service awards. A few of which include the Women Who Mean Business Award from the San Diego Business Journal; Women of Distinction Honoree/Special Commendation from Women, Inc and San Diego City Council 4th District; Excellence, Compassion and Cooperation Award from the Municipal Employees Union; and Paving the Way, Unity in the Community Award from the City of San Diego ERGs. Sheryl is passionate about helping leaders worldwide develop workplace cultures that, while aiming to achieve optimal performance, still maintain a commitment to reduce suffering and increase joy for their employees and the communities/marketplaces they serve.
