WILMA’s Leadership Institute: Meet Andrea Cherry
Snapshot of this year's Leadership Institute members
WILMA’s 2025 Leadership Institute, an annual nine-month program, gives area women the opportunity to learn from leaders in the region, visit a range of local companies, and serve as each others’ personal board of directors.
The program is part of the WILMA Leadership Initiative, created to help develop more women leaders in our area.
Meet institute member ANDREA CHERRY.
Andrea Cherry
Title: Bilingual Benefits Outreach Coordinator
Company: Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina
How long have you been with your current employer? 1.5 years
Alma Mater: N/A
Prior career experience: Translator/ QA provider for e-learning courses for Ingenuiti, Virginia Beach, VA, Bilingual Parent Liaison for New Hanover Country Schools, Wilmington, NC, Test Kitchen Chef Nestle Venezuela SA, Caracas, Venezuela
Current job responsibilities: I provide cultural awareness and sensitivity during outreach and case management for various programs. I actively advocate for and propose improvements to ensure the adequate inclusion of the Latino community. Additionally, I assist with logistics and participate in in-person outreach events, connecting face-to-face with individuals and organizations focused on community advocacy.
Hobbies: I love having fun in the kitchen, coming up with different recipes to please my kids, who can sometimes be the hardest diners. I enjoy knitting winter hats during the cold weather, and I am currently trying to learn pottery. I also love live music!
To learn more about WILMA’s Leadership Institute and Initiative, go to https://www.wilmamag.com/leadership/
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