Speaking

Book Cheryl to speak at your next event!

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Cheryl’s speaking comes from years of practical experience, both personal and professional. Her approach is to be genuine and authentic. As a woman who has overcome many challenges in life, from poverty, addiction, and surviving sexual assault, Cheryl shares a wealth of experience. She aims to empower others to overcome and inspire practitioners with practical insights and concepts that bring healing and transformation.

Princeton Theological Seminary

Cheryl spoke on a panel in this short course designed to further enrich biblical interpretation skills — specifically the work of engaging difficult texts — and bring that learning into how women as leaders address equally challenging modern contexts.

Two people having a conversation in a pink-tinted image, with text promoting a discussion series titled 'Women, Violence, and Power' on September 10, 17, and 24, 2024, from 12-1:30 PM ET. Registration details are at isi.ptsem.edu/shortcourse.

Past Events

TEDx TAMU

Cheryl and co-author, Dr. Shannon Deer, of Business Doing Good, Engaging Women and Elevating Communities, share powerful stories of women overcomers and their role in the workplace.

Women’s Leadership Initiative Conference, Texas A&M University

Cheryl shared her personal story as a woman overcomer with a challenge to encourage others to walk alongside other women struggling to overcome challenging pasts.

Cheryl brings a wealth of experience as a community development practitioner, business owner, mediator, and overcomer. She can speak on various topics and is open to your topic focus.

Possible Topics

Creating Sacred Space for Survivors of Sexual Assault

Six Principles of Business Doing Good

Understanding Transformation

Restorative Justice and Strategic Planning

Restorative Justice in the Workplace

Powerful Stories of Women Overcomers