Cheryl is GEC’s Director of Human Resources—a role she describes simply as “a resource for the humans.” Since joining the firm in 2021, she’s helped guide a period of significant growth, all while keeping people at the centre of that evolution. From recruitment and onboarding to performance development, compensation, and culture-building, Cheryl’s work quietly underpins every part of the employee experience.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Certificate in Human Resource Management from St. Mary’s University in Halifax, but it’s her practical, people-first mindset that defines her approach. Cheryl believes in being both a sounding board and a strategist. Some days that means advising on career paths or listening to a team member who just needs to vent; other days it’s fine-tuning benefits programs, streamlining systems, or helping a future leader grow into their role. At every step, she brings a deep understanding of how individuals, teams, and the business intersect.
Colleagues describe Cheryl’s style as grounded, collaborative, and occasionally snack-fuelled. An introvert at heart, she adapts to what each person or situation needs—whether it’s quiet problem-solving or full-on brainstorming. She’s equally energized by the start of a new initiative and the moment it all comes together. Her recent work automating onboarding processes is just one example of how she pairs operational thinking with a people-first lens.
Outside the office, Cheryl is often exploring the city’s cafés, breweries, and food spots or heading outdoors with a paddleboard, yoga mat, or bicycle in tow. She’s a fan of anything with two wheels and can often be found reading case law just for fun. Travel is a longtime love, especially time spent in Europe marvelling at architecture—something she now appreciates even more after seeing how design and operations come together in the work at GEC.
At her core, Cheryl is guided by ethics, curiosity, and collaboration. She believes great workplaces don’t happen by accident—they’re built one intentional relationship at a time.