Cheryl has been affiliated with PAFC since 2017 when she served on the board for two years. She then became PAFC’s Communications and Volunteer Coordinator for three years using her background in communications and public relations to elevate PAFC’s visibility and collaborative mission. From 2021-2024 she worked at Larimer County CSU Extension as their healthy aging coordinator that included Senior Access Points, a joint program between Larimer County Office on Aging, Colorado State University’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies, and Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities.

In 2025, Cheryl returned to her supporting role at PAFC while earning her teaching credentials. She was quickly hired to teach English in Mexico for the fall semester, and she continued to work remotely for PAFC coordinating and facilitating the Lunch and Learns, creating the monthly newsletters, coordinating the Tech Buddies program and providing support during the year-end fundraising. Soon after returning to Fort Collins from Mexico, Cheryl stepped in as PAFC’s interim director alongside her communications and volunteer position.

Cheryl has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Indiana University. She has a Level 5 Teaching English as a Foreign Language diploma and a Level 5 Teaching Business English certificate. In May 2024, she received Colorado State University Extension’s Exceeding Excellence Award for Community Partners/Engagement.