Cherie Richardson

Cherie Richardson is a seasoned development professional currently serving as the Senior Director of Development for the John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation at The University of Toledo Foundation since April 2024. Prior experience includes leadership positions at Loyola University Chicago as Director of Development for the Stritch School of Medicine, DePaul University, Northwestern University, and Bradley University, where development efforts were significantly advanced. Earlier, Richardson held roles at Morehouse School of Medicine as Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, the University of Toledo in External Affairs, and various communications roles including Communications Consultant for Cherierpr Communications and Director of Community Relations at Literacy Chicago. Freelance work included high-profile clients like Crain’s Chicago Business and WFLD Fox-32. Educational background includes a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Speech Communication from Drake University.