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Cheryl Wilson was born in Australia, where she also completed her RN training. After traveling and working around the world, she eventually settled in San Diego.

Originally an ICU/OR/ER nurse, Cheryl later worked in a pediatric clinic where she was responsible for expanding services to include all pediatric specialties, as well as developing a specialized home care outreach program under the auspices of UCSD.

After meeting Dr. Doris Howell (Pediatric Oncologist and Founder of Hospice in the USA), they often discussed the importance of pediatric hospice care to support children and families during the most difficult times in their lives. Cheryl later served as Chair of the Doris Howell Foundation for Women’s Health.

Cheryl served as President & CEO of St. Paul’s Senior Services for 32 years, where she developed an intergenerational daycare program for infants and preschool children alongside a senior dementia unit, allowing the two populations to interact each day. She recently retired from this role.

Cheryl has served as Chair of LeadingAge California, on the Board of the Global Ageing Network, and on the CalPACE Board, among many other leadership roles in nonprofit organizations.

She brought the first PACE program to San Diego, collaborated to bring the first apartments for unhoused seniors to the region, and has spoken at many international, national, and local conferences on innovation in health care and services.

Cheryl now turns her attention to supporting community benefit organizations with a health care emphasis, serving on national, state, and local boards and committees. She has received many accolades, awards and recognitions throughout her career.