Sherri’s interest in the nonprofit sector began during her undergraduate years at the University of Oregon, where she pursued degrees in International Relations and Spanish and recognized the power and impact of nonprofit work. After graduation, her passion for foreign languages and international studies led her overseas to Brussels, Belgium, where she earned a Master’s degree in Communications.

Joining FCF in 2015 as the Communications Coordinator, Sherri became Communications Director in 2018. With a keen focus on strategic communications, Sherri brings together the big picture of FCF’s work and ensures that every message serves the organizational goals outlined in FCF’s strategic plan. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and creatively inclined, she oversees all marketing and communications activities, leveraging her skills in branding, graphic design, and compelling storytelling to convey FCF’s impactful work to the world.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Sherri enjoys trying new and ambitious recipes, making progress on her to read list, and exploring hidden Oregon gems with her wife, Caity, and pup, Astro.