Cheri Younce

Cheri Younce, SPHR, has a diverse work experience spanning multiple companies and roles. Cheri is currently a Vice President of Human Resources at Adtalem Global Education, where they provide strategic HR consulting and support to C Suite leaders and oversees integration efforts in a major acquisition. Prior to this, they held various senior leadership positions at Adtalem Global Education, including Senior Director of HR Transformation and Senior Director of Human Resources, where they led talent acquisition efforts and implemented digital strategies to improve recruiting processes and candidate experience.

Before joining Adtalem Global Education, Cheri worked at DeVry Education Group and DeVry University, where they held roles such as Director of Talent Solutions, Director of Human Resource Consulting, and Director of Training Operations and Development. In these positions, they partnered with senior leaders to optimize talent, structure, and culture, implemented annual talent review processes, and oversaw the development of training and certification programs.

Cheri also has experience in outreach and career development, having served as the Manager of Outreach Services at DeVry Education Group/DeVry University, where they developed initiatives and programs to attract women and minorities to careers in technology. Additionally, they worked as a Career Specialist and Adult Education Instructor at Collins Career Center, where they designed and implemented activities and training related to career planning and personal development.

Overall, Cheri Younce, SPHR, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in human resources, talent management, and organizational development to their current role as Vice President of Human Resources at Adtalem Global Education.

Cheri Younce, SPHR, obtained a Master's Degree in Adult and Technical Education/Training and Development from Marshall University from 1997 to 1999. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Kentucky from 1992 to 1996. Cheri also holds additional certifications such as the Forte Interpersonal Communication Styles Certified Facilitator, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI, and Society for Human Resource Management, Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from SHRM.