Cheryl directs the activities of the State Authorization Network (SAN), including coordination of staff addressing interstate policy and compliance as well as other ancillary compliance issues. Additionally, she serves the overall WCET membership in addressing emerging and special regulatory issues related to digital learning in postsecondary education. Cheryl is a contributing author for a guidebook for understanding the legal basis for State and Federal compliance for activities of post-secondary institutions, State Authorization of Colleges and Universities. Cheryl was awarded the 2024 Eagle Award by USDLA for demonstrating unique leadership in the public policy arena and has a long-standing record of educational technology support as well as the support of the USDLA mission, which includes serving the needs of the distance learning community by providing advocacy, information, networking and opportunity. Cheryl earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Richmond, a master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Bowling Green State University, and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from James Madison University