Cheri Duffenbach

Cheri Duffenbach, SHRM-SCP, CFPM, is an experienced human resources professional currently serving as the Human Resources Manager at Hiawatha Valley Education District since July 2022. Previously, Cheri held various HR roles, including Foundation Director at Winona Area Society for Human Resources Management and Human Resources at Home and Community Options, Inc. From June 2015 to November 2018, Cheri served as Area Human Resources Manager for the Aparium Hotel Group, overseeing The Charmant Hotel and Home 2 Suites by Hilton. Cheri has also been an active member of the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Winona Area SHRM, holding several leadership roles including President and PR/Marketing/Web Coordinator. Cheri's career began in staffing at ManpowerGroup and includes customer service and administrative positions, with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management from Winona State University.