Cheryl Tierney
About Cheryl Tierney
Cheryl Tierney Chief Medical Officer
Cheryl Tierney serves as the Chief Medical Officer and brings extensive expertise in developmental and behavioral pediatrics. She has over 20 years of experience addressing the developmental and behavioral problems faced by children and adolescents. In her role, she oversees medical operations, focusing on enhancing patient care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Expert in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Cheryl Tierney is a board-certified developmental pediatrician with more than two decades of experience in the field. Her clinical expertise spans across various pediatric behavioral and developmental issues, including childhood apraxia of speech and sleep disorders. She has a distinguished career dedicated to improving children's health outcomes by diagnosing and treating complex developmental and behavioral conditions.
Academic Role at Penn State Children’s Hospital
Cheryl Tierney holds a professorship in Pediatrics at Penn State Children’s Hospital within the Division of Developmental Medicine. In this academic role, she contributes to educating future pediatricians and developing innovative treatment models for developmental and behavioral disorders. Her affiliation with this prestigious institution underscores her commitment to both clinical excellence and academic leadership.
Education and Fellowships
Cheryl Tierney completed her medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine and subsequently earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a focus on Child and Maternal Health and Advocacy from Harvard School of Public Health. She also completed a combined Fellowship in Behavior and Developmental Pediatrics and General Academic Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Boston, equipping her with advanced training in these specialized fields.
Non-Profit and Advocacy Work
Cheryl Tierney has been active in leading initiatives within the non-profit sector, collaborating with large nonprofit and advocacy organizations in Pennsylvania. Her work aims to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities, leveraging her expertise to influence policy and foster community support programs. These efforts highlight her dedication to advocacy and her impact on public health and disability rights.