Cheryl has completed a Doctor Philosophy, MA Applied Social Science. Grad Cert Management (Psychology), Diploma of Pastoral Ministries, and BA Applied Science (Speech Pathology). She is a leader renowned for her strategic influence and commitment to the health and wellbeing of communities who has driven significant organisational transformations, particularly within the Spiritual Health Association, where she served as CEO from 2002 until 2024. Leading pivotal national change processes, culminating in the founding of Spiritual Care Australia, thereby shaping the landscape of spiritual care across the nation. Her leadership is marked by a dedication to enhancing quality holistic care services across Australia, earning her an Order of Australia Medal in 2015 for her contributions and a Pioneer Medal for Leadership in Healthcare, awarded by the Health Care Chaplaincy Network (New York).