Publications

• Changemakers of Color: A Model for Racial Equity in the Nonprofit Sector
• Leadership with Impact (Chapter 7: Networking, Community Partnerships, and Social Media Messaging [Contributed by Lakeya Cherry])
• Social Workers’ Desk Reference – Lisa Rapp-McCall; Al Roberts; Kevin Corcoran – Oxford University Press (oup.com)

Blogs

• Confessions of a Social Work Leader: I Didn’t Realize Many Social Workers Weren’t Aware of Their Own Racism
• Social Workers: Allies for Justice?
• Leading through Fear
• The Power of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Who’s Is In Your Network
• Social Workers: What Motivates You?
• Risk-Taking, Reflection, and Rewards: 3 Years at the NSWM
• How I Became A Social Work Leader
• The Great Resignation: A Signal for the Future of Work | by Dr. Lakeya Cherry | Medium
• Why Entrepreneurship is Like Hiking | by Dr. Lakeya Cherry | Jan, 2022 | Medium
• A Letter to Social Work Leaders – SocialWorker.com
• Redefining Success: Authenticity, Courage, and Tenacity | by Dr. Lakeya Cherry | Dec, 2022 | Medium
• The Future of Work is Here: Are you paying attention? | by Dr. Lakeya Cherry | Jan, 2023 | Medium
• Grieving the Old, Embracing the Bold: The Journey of Professional Transitions
• Leading With Heart: Harnessing Leadership Skills Through Volunteering
• The Future of Work and Leadership in 2024: What’s Next

Podcasts

• Kelsunn on the Air: Dr. Lakeya Cherry
• Small and Gutsy Interviews NSWM
• Behavioral Health Today Podcast: Transitioning from Clinician to CEO
• Equity Matters Podcast: The Community of Practice: No Role Modelz w/ Lakeya Cherry, DSW, Antoine Lovell LMSW, MPA, and Haileigh Nelson, MSW
• Social Work Insider Podcast: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome as a Woman of Color
• Blank Slate Podcast: We Are All Human
• Real Talk with Jonathan Dumas: Imma Hype Myself Up
• Manage Smarter: Lakeya Cherry: Managing Inclusively on Apple Podcasts
• RHR 113: No Degree, No Problem! with Dr. Lakeya Cherry (rebelhumanresources.com)
• Social Workers Rise!: Social Worker to Executive Coach
  
• Put Me In Coach: The Importance of Executive Coaching
• Engaging in the Next
• Overcoming Diversity to be the leader you want to be with Evolution’s Dr. Lakeya Cherry – Brand Forward Leadership

Awards

• 2020 University of Southern California The Order of Arête
• 2019 Outstanding Individual in the Nonprofit Sector Award of the Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy (CRISP)
• 2018 Social Work Image Award of the National Association of Social Workers-New York City Chapter

Press

• The Daily Habits that Fuel My Productivity and Creativity as a Founder/Leader
• PSU Launches A National Cohort of Social Work Health Futures Fellows
• 2020 DSW and MSW Graduates Receive USC’s Highest Honor
• Google #IamRemarkable Week 2020
• Inspiring Conversations with Lakeya Cherry – Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide
• Meet Lakeya Cherry | CEO & Executive Leadership Coach and Consultant – SHOUTOUT SOCAL
• ‘In Focus’ – An Interview with Dr. Lakeya Cherry — Thousand&One (thousandone.org)
  
• Lakeya Cherry – Une Femme (Powered by ReserveBar) (unefemmewines.com)
• Meet Lakeya Cherry – CanvasRebel Magazine
• Inspiring Conversations with Lakeya Cherry – SDVoyager – San Diego
• San Diego Appoints Members to Newly Revived Commission on the Status of Women | Inside San Diego | City of San Diego Official Website
• Accelerate: Stand Out from the Crowd (diversitywoman.com)
• The Power of Tenacity in The Face of Adversity — Take The Lead (taketheleadwomen.com)
• Benefits of Hiring Candidates Without a College Diploma (trainingmag.com)
• How Coaching Can Help Close the Racial Leadership Gap – Training Industry
• Meet Lakeya Cherry – Bold Journey
• Top 15 Coaches In San Diego In 2024 (influencedigest.com)

Boards and Affiliations

• California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions (CIBHS)
• Adelphi Center for Nonprofit Leadership Advisory Council
• CHIEF Core Guide (Current)
• Adelphi Center for Nonprofit Leadership Advisory Council (Current)
• The New York Center for Children Board of Advisors (Current)
• California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions (Past Board Member)
• Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy (Past Board Member)
• Community Health Improvement Partners (Past Board Member)
• City of San Diego Commission on the Status of Women
• The University of California at Santa Cruz Alumni Council