“It is rare that you find such a passionate advocate for your cause. I had the pleasure of working with Cheryl during my time at United Way of Greater Atlanta. Cheryl is an expert and thought leader in her field. She also genuinely cares for the community, and how the firm makes a positive impact. I consider Cheryl to be one of the greatest influencers in the Atlanta community, and am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from her. ”
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Experienced Director of Pro Bono and Community Engagement with a demonstrated history of…
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The Supreme Court's Trump immunity decision, as preeminent constitutional law scholars have noted, flunked the tests of nonpartisanship and rule of…
The Supreme Court's Trump immunity decision, as preeminent constitutional law scholars have noted, flunked the tests of nonpartisanship and rule of…
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Rita B. Thank you so much for the invitation to join you at the Braves game. We had a great time. I look forward to working with you Café Momentum…
Rita B. Thank you so much for the invitation to join you at the Braves game. We had a great time. I look forward to working with you Café Momentum…
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11Alive hosted a Bon Voyage celebration today for Cheryl Preheim & Faith Jessie heading to Paris this weekend to prepare for the 11Alive Olympic…
11Alive hosted a Bon Voyage celebration today for Cheryl Preheim & Faith Jessie heading to Paris this weekend to prepare for the 11Alive Olympic…
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Experience & Education
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Alston & Bird LLP
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Volunteer Experience
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Board Member and Chair of the Marketing and Communications Committee
HOPE Atlanta
- Present 4 years 8 months
Poverty Alleviation
Learn more about the good things happening in our community. Follow HOPE Atlanta on Linkedin or follow our blog https://hopeatlanta.org/stories/! Help us fight homelessness and hunger.
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Board Member
Law Firm Antiracism Alliance
- 1 year 1 month
Civil Rights and Social Action
I'm so proud to be a part of the work of this organization. I serve as co-chair of the Housing and Home Ownership Working Group. If you are part of the legal profession, come join us in this work to fight systemic racism www.lawfirmantiracismalliance.org.
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Committee Co-Chair of HALT, Homelessness Action Legal Team
National Homelessness Law Center - HALT
- 1 year 10 months
Poverty Alleviation
HALT works with a core group of law firms and corporate legal departments to protect Americans facing or experiencing homelessness.
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Committee Member - Access to Justice Committee
State Bar of Georgia
- 1 year 8 months
Poverty Alleviation
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Co-founder and Advisory Board Co-chair
Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network (GAIN)
- Present 20 years 5 months
Human Rights
GAIN provides pro bono legal representation to asylum seekers and immigrant victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes through direct representation.
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Past President, Membership Committee
Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta
- 19 years 9 months
The CVC of Atlanta supports members to deliver business results through their strategic commitment to civic engagement and social impact.
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Committee Member
YWCA of Greater Atlanta
- 4 years 11 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
I am extremely proud to serve on the YWCA's Conversations Committee. Conversations aims to spark continuing thought-provoking dialogues that will promote change in our communities.
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Georgia PATENTS
Georgia Lawyers for the Arts
- Present 9 years 6 months
Arts and Culture
Georgia PATENTS provides pro bono assistance and training for entrepreneurs and assists solo inventors find patent agents and attorneys to help file patents on a pro bono basis.
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Committee Member, Georgia Team Ready - Disaster Preparedness for the Legal Community
Georgia Legal Services Program
- 5 years 8 months
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Steering Committee Member
Georgia Legal Food Frenzy
- 12 years 8 months
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Member of the Board of Directors
re:imagine/ATL
- 5 years 2 months
Children
re:imagine/ATL connects youth with skills development, resources and mentorship to amplify their voices in film and recording industry.
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Co-Founder and Past President
McDonough Garden Club
- 13 years 1 month
Health
Honors & Awards
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Friend of Justice Award
State Bar of Georgia
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Warrior for Justice Award
The Veterans Consortium
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Bob Dole Veteran's Award
Alston & Bird
The Bob Dole Veteran's Award was established to honor a deserving Alston & Bird veteran, military family member, attorney, employee, or alumni for extraordinary dedication to military service members or veterans, their families, and their communities. The name of the award pays tribute to Senator Bob Dole, a highly decorated veteran, accomplished public servant, leading figure in Congress, and beloved member of the Alston & Bird family.
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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Pro Bono Star Feature
Georgia Legal Services Program
Pro Bono Partner Highlight
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EmpowHer Honoree
Dress for Success
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Volunteer of the Year
Truancy Intervention Project
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Leader in Corporate Citizenship Executive Champion
Atlanta Business Chronicle
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Commitment to Pro Bono Services Award
Atlanta Legal Aid Society
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Silver Child Well-Being Ambassador Champion
United Way of Greater Atlanta
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Atlanta Regional Commission's Regional Leadership Institute
RLI Class of 2016
The Regional Leadership Institute Program brings together national and regional experts to address diverse topics, including the keys to a successful region, community collaboration, transportation, water, land use, education and economic and social trends.
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Georgia Lawyers for the Arts' Georgia PATENTS Significant Contributions Award
Georgia Lawyers For the Arts
This award recognizes volunteers that made a meaningful contribution to the Georgia PATENTS pro bono program.
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2016 Champion for Success Award
Dress for Success Atlanta
Recognizing community leaders for their contributions of time, talent and resources advocating for women.
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2014 United Way Employee Campaign Manager of the Year Award
United Way of Greater Atlanta
This annual award recognizes the outstanding leadership and achievement of a workplace campaign manager in the metro Atlanta area.
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Kenneth F. Britt Community Service Award
Alston & Bird's ABBY Awards
This award acknowledges the A&B staff member who contributes exemplary pro bono service to non-profit organizations, associations or corporations including charitable, religious, civic, community, governmental, or educational organizations.
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William E. Hoffmann, Jr., Service Award
Georgia Asylum & Immigration Network
The William E. Hoffmann Service Award recognizes a GAIN volunteer for activism and dedication on behalf of the organization.
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Co-recipient of the Innovations in Pro Bono Service
Atlanta Legal Aid Society
Organizations
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United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta
Employee Campaign Manager (ECM)
-http://www.unitedwayatlanta.org/
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Paul H. Dunbar Elementary School
GO Team Member
-A member of the Atlanta Public School System
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Alliance Française d'Atlanta
Board of Directors
-http://www.afatl.com/
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Points of Light
Corporate Institute Leadership Faculty
-The Leadership Faculty is comprised of experts from the corporate and nonprofit community who are committed to sharing their expertise in areas including global programming, recognition, skills-based volunteering, and volunteer programming. The Corporate Institute will collaborate with the Leadership Faculty to develop resources for companies who are looking to create, grow, or improve their community engagement programs.
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Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta
Past President
-The CVC of Atlanta is a membership organization focused on supporting its membership in its strategic commitment to workplace volunteerism and civic engagement. http://www.cvcofatlanta.org/2013/01/former-president-cheryl-naja-travels-to-zimbabwe-on-behalf-of-the-cvc-of-atlanta/
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City of East Point Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
PAC Member
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