Cheryl Rhodes Alexander
Executive HR Strategist • Leadership Advisor
I address the leadership issues behind business problems.
The visible problem is rarely the whole problem. I help leaders look beneath the surface to understand what is affecting performance, trust, communication, and organizational health — then determine what needs to shift.
What I Do
Where Strategy Meets Human Potential
HR Strategy & Advisory
Addressing people and organizational challenges that affect performance, trust, culture, and organizational health.
I bring an experienced HR leadership perspective to complex workplace issues, helping organizations look beyond symptoms to understand what is happening, why it matters, and what needs to change.
Leadership Advising & Development
Helping leaders see more clearly and lead more intentionally.
Through trusted partnership and developmental support, I work with leaders navigating change, team dynamics, communication challenges, conflict, and the demands of greater leadership responsibility.
Executive Coaching
Creating space for deeper examination and intentional change.
Coaching goes beneath the immediate challenge to examine the behaviors, patterns, relationships, and assumptions influencing how a leader shows up — creating intentional shifts that strengthen both leadership effectiveness and organizational impact.
About
About Cheryl
Seasoned Perspective. Human-Centered Counsel. Cheryl Rhodes Alexander is an Executive HR Strategist, Leadership Advisor, and Certified Professional Coach with more than three decades of experience, including more than 20 years in HR leadership across the public and private sectors and higher education. She works with executives and leaders navigating organizational change, team dynamics, communication challenges, and leadership effectiveness. Her approach combines strategic HR insight with thoughtful inquiry to help leaders see beyond the immediate issue, understand what may be happening beneath the surface, and make intentional shifts that strengthen leadership and organizational effectiveness. Education & Professional Training Master of Arts, Counseling Saint Mary's College of California Bachelor of Arts, Industrial/Organizational Psychology San Francisco State University Certified Professional Coach (CPC) Certified Transformational Coach
Client Voices
What Leaders Are Saying
“Working with Cheryl was foundational to my growth as a coach and leader. She played a pivotal role in helping me clarify not only my coaching methodology, but also the deeper spiritual gifts that guide my work and purpose. Through her support, I found alignment, language, and confidence in how I show up in my mission.”
Shanice Whittaker
CEO Soul Movement Success
“I had the pleasure of working alongside and collaboratively with Cheryl...on an array of items covering COVID-19 compliance, employee training, investigations, union matters, and risk management. She exudes a level of confidence, confidentiality, and integrity warranted for her areas of expertise... Under her leadership, I've experienced and witnessed fellow managers grow and develop into effective leaders.”
Mary Harvey, MS, CSP, CHMM
EH&S Manager | Valley Water
“I saw Cheryl speak about Transformational Leadership at a conference and she just lit up the room with her personality. She has a humbleness about her that is inviting and makes you feel comfortable. But she also has knowledge to share that feels tangible enough to hold your attention, and the experience to back it up.”
Lauren Yee
Founder & Chief Operations Officer Betterment Works
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Let's Start a Conversation
If a leadership or organizational challenge isn't resolving at the surface, let's talk about what may be happening beneath it.