Industry & Community Leadership
Professional Organizations & Studio Advocacy
Visual Effects Society (VES) | Bay Area Board of Managers
Board Chair / Co-Chair (2021–2022): Elected to lead the regional chapter, acting as a primary bridge between the creative visual effects industry and emerging Silicon Valley technology sectors.
Board Secretary (2018–2019): Managed executive communications, board records, and governance compliance.
Committee Representation: Active leader across the Screenings, Education, Membership, Social Media, and Communications committees, driving regional industry networking and professional development.
Women in Animation (WIA)
Active Member & Events Committee Leader: Led regional screening initiatives, conducted student mentorship, and facilitated portfolio reviews to foster diversity and equity within the animation pipeline.
Leadership Philosophy & Team Enablement
Operating within a large, non-profit educational institution, Cheryl's primary mission is to absorb bureaucratic distractions and clear systemic roadblocks so her creative team can focus entirely on doing their best work. Voted by her peers for the Good Karma Award in 2020, she believes that sustainable, high-caliber creative output requires cultivating true psychological safety, mutual respect, and continuous professional growth.