Cherryl Arnold
Cherryl Arnold is a RETIRED EXECUTIVE TRIO DIRECTOR. She is a Professional Development Consultant for the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the CEO of OMC (Onboarding, Maintenance, and Compliance) Consulting, LTD. Cherryl has 34 years of professional experience in working with individuals from diverse and social backgrounds, including all TRIO Programs, as well as a Summer Bridge Program, Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEARUP), Title III and the College Preparation Program in Georgia. She was also the Institute Coordinator/Special Assistant with the Southern Region Education Board. She has the expertise and extensive knowledge of the Federal TRIO Program guidelines and regulations. She has often been called upon to conduct workshops, site visits, program audits, On-boarding, proposal writings, and edits to assist TRIO Program administrators in ensuring their programs follow the U.S. Department of Education regulations governing TRIO Programs. For over 34 years, Cherryl has been responsible for writing successful grants. She has experience reading and scoring grant proposals for the U.S. Department of Education and reading and critiquing all TRIO proposals at the COE national proposal writing workshops.
Cherryl's commitment to TRIO advocacy is unwavering, as evidenced by her leadership roles in TRIO professional organizations. For the Western Association of Educational Opportunity Personnel (WESTOP), she served as the Chapter Coordinator for the Southern California State Chapter, President-Elect, President, and Past President of the Regional Organization. Her 8-year COE Board tenure, including 2 years as its Annual Conference Chair, further demonstrates her dedication. Cherryl's service for 18 years as a Board member for the Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (SAEOPP), 2 years as Chair of the SAEOPP Annual Conference, and 13 years as Co-Chair for the SAEOPP McNair/SSS Research Conference, is a testament to her passion for TRIO advocacy. Her recognition with the Walter O Mason Lifetime Achievement Awardee from COE in 2016 reflects her inspiring commitment.