​Cheryl Butler joined the Public Health Foundation (PHF) staff in 2024 as a Project Associate.  In this role she supports TRAIN Learning Network (TRAIN) affiliates, course providers, and learners in using TRAIN for workforce development.

Prior to joining PHF, Cheryl served as the South Dakota TRAIN Affiliate Administrator for the South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH).  In this role she increased the SD DOH usage of TRAIN as a tool in workforce development and retention.  Cheryl has 20 years as a public health and science educator, working as a classroom educator, facilitator for teacher development and retention, and in state policy.  She also has experience in program management and facilitating work cooperative agreements across diverse work groups.

Cheryl holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Health-Toxicology and a B.S in Biochemistry with a Chemistry minor, all from Colorado State University.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors hiking and kayaking, reading, quilting, crocheting, and most of all, spending time with her family.