Cheryl Giattini

Cheryl has more than 30 years experience working on development and marketing strategies for business and non-profit organizations. She is an honors graduate of Georgetown University. Upon graduation from Georgetown University Law Center, she joined the National Public Radio General Counsel’s Office as an attorney. In addition to traditional legal duties, Cheryl worked directly with the board of directors on development issues facing a non-profit corporation. Her career evolved from the practice of law into the field of public relations and marketing.

In 1999, Cheryl began working with SCCF in a volunteer capacity. She was part of the leadership team that successfully undertook three land acquisition campaigns in two years. Now, as a consultant, she works closely with the SCCF board of trustees and staff to coordinate SCCF’s Annual Fund Drive and capital campaigns. She also works with SCCF members on planned giving, leading to the growth of the Legacy Funds, SCCF’s endowment program.

She and her husband, Marc, are full-time residents of Sanibel Island. Her prior board service has included the Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva, the South Florida National Parks Trust, and The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company.