Cheryl Chesnut
Cheryl Chesnut, VP of Operations for the Black and Brown Opportunities for Profit (BBOP) Center, is a dynamic leader with extensive experience in local government, transportation, energy, healthcare, and workforce development. She excels at driving organizational change, leading strategic initiatives, and collaborating with partners across education, business, and community sectors to create impactful programs.
A seasoned professional, Cheryl has expertise in contract administration, project management, grant management, and small business ownership. Notably, she co-led efforts to develop a workforce education and training program for the energy efficiency sector.
Cheryl holds an M.P.A. and an M.S. in Energy Management and is pursuing a Doctorate in Organizational Change and Administration. With a passion for bridging industry needs with workforce development, she is dedicated to empowering organizations and fostering meaningful economic impact.