My Richmond Fed

Her LEU family was supportive and loving as Cheryl navigated not only an extremely trying personal year — which might not be apparent as she continued to be a positive force for our Bank’s culture — but also as she explored what was next in her career. Team members helped her overcome obstacles, explore options within the Fed and prepare for interviews. Cheryl landed a role this past December as a business analyst in National IT.

“The people I’ve met at the Bank have played a pivotal role in who I am and where I am today,” Cheryl says. “They taught and encouraged me to embrace change, have uncomfortable conversations, find my voice, take chances, never give up and find my new normal.”

In her new role, Cheryl supports the chief information security officer and her leadership team, working on a variety of projects, including the upcoming Cybersecurity Conference in March. “While it was extremely difficult to leave my LEU family and push myself out of my comfort zone, the change has been extremely positive,” Cheryl says. “My new team is supportive, sees my drive and I know they won’t let me fail.”

One of the most rewarding parts of Cheryl’s new role has been continuing to find opportunities to help others. She has shared all of her Fed knowledge and tips with a team member who recently joined the Fed as they navigate their new roles together.

Our Bank benefits from Cheryl’s commitment to “do it scared” as she stretches herself into a new role and helps transfer her skills from LEU to National IT. As she puts it, “Your growth, both personal and professional, begins where your fear ends.”

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