The Board of Pensions
Cheryl Santos is an experienced professional in benefits administration with a comprehensive background spanning several organizations. Currently serving as the Manager of Benefits Administration at the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church since April 2011, Cheryl has previously held roles as a Consultant at The Savitz Organization, a Pension Administrator at Independence Blue Cross, and a Consultant at Towers Perrin. Early career experience includes positions as a Pension Administrator at CIGNA and a Benefits Administration Trainer at the Board of Pensions. Cheryl holds a Master's degree in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor's degree in History from Rutgers University.
The Board of Pensions
At the Board of Pensions, we cultivate health, wholeness, and financial well-being in pastors and employees of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and its affiliated organizations. Designated a Best Place to Work by Philadelphia Business Journal since 2018, we design and deliver benefits, assistance, education, and innovative programs to more than 63,000 people from our newly renovated offices in Center City Philadelphia. Our professional staff manage investments of more than $9 billion and oversee a fully funded pension plan, among other benefits, on behalf of our plan members. Our members work for PC(USA) congregations, colleges, retirement communities, and other PC(USA)-affiliated employers. Our work environment is innovative, collaborative, and caring. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to make a difference in others’ lives. At the Board of Pensions, we are planning for — and achieving — growth. Ultimately, everything we do is grounded in serving more, serving better, and serving the Church.