GB Magazine October 2020 | Page 55

even before taking a leadership role at Sony . When it comes to women in leadership , Athena is a pillar within our community .
Additionally , I have always been a big advocate of the USD Social Innovation Joan B . Kroc School of Peace Studies program , as well as an advocate for women in STEM and innovation . I also sit on the advisory committee of the Boys and Girls Club Pacific Military Youth of the Year and on the board of the Digital Entertainment Group .
Cheryl with her Sony Colleagues
Leading Change
Something else close to my heart is caring for our local displaced youth and homeless population . After I discovered the incredible work of Dream for Change , my husband and I decided that in place of gifts for our wedding , we would ask
for donations to be made to their organization . The Dream for Change program focuses on the path to stability , including a safe overnight parking program for homeless people living out of their cars or RVs in San Diego .
OCTOBER 2020 | GBSAN . COM 55