Dr. Cheryl D. Sutton

Dr. Cheryl D. Sutton is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in supplier diversity and community development. Currently serving as the Director of Supplier Diversity and Outreach at the North Carolina Education Lottery since September 2022, Dr. Sutton previously held the role of Community Development Specialist at the NC Department of Health and Human Services from January 2021 to August 2022. Additional experience includes managing the MWBE Program for the City of Raleigh Municipal Government and serving as the Coordinator of Minority Business Development in Construction at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Dr. Sutton began their career as the Director of Minority Business Development for the City of Dayton from April 2000 to March 2003. Educational credentials include an MBA and a BS in Marketing from Hampton University and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University.