Passionate, dedicated, and self-motivated executive leader in Public Health and HealthCare Administration with more than a 25-years tenure in the field. Cheryl has served in several senior management roles, managing professionals, pioneering and championing new population health initiatives, identifying patients gaps, complex challenges for citizens, especially under-resourced/underrepresented populations, while achieving significant cost reductions, positive health outcomes and revenue upward for the organization. These nuanced experiences, evidenced based practices and numerous achievements led Cheryl to her current role as Director, Health Equity for Healthy Blue NC/Anthem, Inc..Over 30 years of prevention, public health, community engagement, outreach, and extensive leadership experience within the organization, helped Cheryl develop a unique understanding of the needs of both citizens, underrepresented/ under-resourced populations and her team members. A visionary and result oriented leader, communicator and collaborator skilled at listening, engaging and learning from constituents. Her outstanding contributions towards of leading large-scale systems change initiatives including development and implementation of solutions to address complex community issues focused on health equity and economic mobility.She is leading the continued charge for community engagement, inclusion, diversity and cultural growth needed within the public healthcare industry. Under her leadership role within Mecklenburg County’s Public Health, she spearheaded and championed three very successful cross-sector coalitions ( REACH CDC 2010, Partners in Eliminating Health Disparities, and Village HeartBEAT). Village HeartBEAT, received the 2019 Aetna Foundation’s Healthiest Cities, Counties Challenge Grand Prize Award for large city. Her expertise within public health and passion for collaboration combine to create a unique vision that is driving the organization toward its goals.