Cheryl Marraffino

Cheryl Marraffino

New York City Metropolitan Area
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Education

Volunteer Experience

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    Board of Trustees

    Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey

    - 6 years 10 months

    Social Services

    Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey (CPNJ) is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community.

    As Chair I led the Board of Trustees in governing CPNJ’s resources, staff, schools, training centers, and group homes to deliver the highest quality services to individuals with disabilities. Partnered with past and interim CEO in organizational leadership, strategic planning…

    Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey (CPNJ) is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community.

    As Chair I led the Board of Trustees in governing CPNJ’s resources, staff, schools, training centers, and group homes to deliver the highest quality services to individuals with disabilities. Partnered with past and interim CEO in organizational leadership, strategic planning, fundraising development, and financial oversight.
    • Took on full-time role of managing the transition plan after CEO’s resignation to ensure continued operational productivity, hands-on support to the interim CEO, and leadership committee buy-in.
    • Advised and directed interim CEO in daily operations and critical finance and human resource decisions.
    • Engaged staff to foster open communication, collaboration, and confidence after leadership resignations.
    • Led CFO and interim CEO in creating a 5 month plan to improve residential program’s financial status.
    • Participated in selection process and interviews for new VP of Human Resources during the transition.
    • Led fundraising efforts including a successful Gala, largest ever Football Event, and new Golf Outing.
    • Oversaw committee meetings, board member recruitment, and CEO performance evaluation.
    • Facilitated timely communication with key stakeholders, board members, staff, and families.

Honors & Awards

  • 2011 Star Performer

    New Jersey ICREW

  • 2011 Best 50 Women in Business

    NJ Biz

    The Best 50 Women in Business awards program honors New Jersey’s most dynamic women in business that have been making headlines in their field. While recognizing them for outstanding contributions made to the state of New Jersey, both in thier industry and community.

Organizations

  • Association of Real Estate Women (AREW) NY

    Member

  • Industrial Commercial Real Estate Women (ICREW)

    Member

  • NAIOP- Commercial Real Estate Development Association

    Member

  • New Jersey Alliance for Action

    Member

  • Newark Regional Business Partnership (NRBP)

    Member and Board of Trustee

  • Professional Women in Construction, NY/NJ

    Member

  • Society for College and University Planning (SCUP)

    Member

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