Cheryl Kleppner
About Cheryl Kleppner
Cheryl Kleppner serves as the Global Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Belonging Leader for Culture & Engagement at Accruent, where she focuses on enhancing workplace culture through inclusive practices. With extensive experience in talent acquisition and diversity initiatives across various companies, she specializes in cross-functional project management and employer branding.
Work at Accruent
Cheryl Kleppner currently serves as the Global Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Belonging Leader for Culture & Engagement at Accruent. She has held this position since 2023. In her role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategies that promote an inclusive workplace culture. Cheryl leads initiatives aimed at enhancing diversity and belonging within the organization, ensuring that all employees feel valued and engaged.
Previous Experience at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Cheryl Kleppner worked at Thermo Fisher Scientific in various roles from 2017 to 2021. Initially, she served as the Director of Global Talent Acquisition Business Partner and DEI Advisor for three years. Following this, she transitioned to the role of Director of Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging for one year. In both positions, she contributed to the company's diversity and inclusion efforts, focusing on talent acquisition and organizational culture.
Experience at TE Connectivity
From 2021 to 2023, Cheryl Kleppner was employed at TE Connectivity as the Global Senior Leader for Inclusion & Diversity and Employer Brand. In this role, she worked remotely and was responsible for advancing the company's diversity initiatives and enhancing its employer brand. Her efforts included developing strategies to attract diverse talent and promote an inclusive workplace.
Educational Background
Cheryl Kleppner studied at the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Psychology. This educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in talent acquisition and diversity initiatives, allowing her to effectively engage with diverse populations and foster inclusive environments.
Specializations and Focus Areas
Cheryl Kleppner specializes in cross-functional project and team management, particularly within the context of diversity and inclusion. She has a strong focus on neurodiversity, disability, and veterans initiatives in her current role. Additionally, she is an expert in process and systems design, implementation, and training, emphasizing continuous process improvement in her work.