United Way of the Coastal Empire
Cheri Dean's work experience begins with their current role as the Vice President of Direct Services and Impact at the United Way of the Coastal Empire, where they oversee services provided to individuals and ensures equitable access to essential services. Prior to this, Cheri founded Dean Collaborative LLC in 2019, specializing in strategic planning, community development, and small business consulting. Cheri also served as the Director of the Transitional Living Program at Park Place Outreach Inc from 2018 to 2022, helping at-risk male youths develop life skills and prepare for independence. In 2018, Cheri founded Rising Scholars Professional Immersion, a program focused on supporting high-achieving students in low-performing schools. Cheri also worked as an Eldercare Consultant at Dean Collaborative LLC from 2016 to 2018, advocating for aging populations and developing strategic care plans. Cheri's earlier experience includes working as a Director at Blooming Hearts, LLC, overseeing assisted living facilities, and as a Marketing Manager at General Mills, where they led successful new product launches.
Cheri Dean's education history includes a diverse range of qualifications and certifications. Cheri holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business. Additionally, they have a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Cheri also has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Economics from Spelman College. Cheri further pursued their business studies at the Sasin School of Management, although the specific degree obtained is not provided.
In addition to their formal education, Cheri Dean has obtained two certifications from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Cheri holds a Certificate in Health Communication and a Certificate in Health Education. The exact months and years of obtaining these certifications are not specified.
United Way of the Coastal Empire
The mission of United Way of the Coastal Empire is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. We are united by a vision of the community in which all people have the opportunity to reach their full potential and families thrive. Our focus is on our commitment to the most vulnerable in our community with an emphasis on basic human needs such as food, shelter, health, and safety in addition to community disaster response. This is the historical core of the United Way of the Coastal Empire’s mission. Beyond our core mission, we want to help all people to reach their full potential. This means providing pathways for Upward Mobility, with a focus on the thousands of our neighbors who have been unable to get ahead, living one paycheck or one crisis away from devastation.