CHERYL L. GRAFFAGNINO
Worthington,Ohio
Summary
Passionate philanthropy professional with 10+ years of experience in developing and implementing successful grantmaking strategies in the private and public sectors. Proven ability to cultivate and steward strategic relationships and collaborations for greater impact. Experienced in grants management from ideation to implementation and outcomes management. Driven to create dynamic initiatives that advance organizational missions and create lasting change in communities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Officer
The Osteopathic Heritage Foundation
10.2021 - Current
- Manage more than $240 million in local, state and national funding awards, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.
- Design and implement strategic funding priorities and initiatives aligned with organizational mission.
- Measure and document impacts of foundation grantmaking to demonstrate return on investment
- Support a comprehensive communications plan to increase Foundation visibility.
- Assist in the recruitment, selection, orientation, evaluation, coaching or mentoring process of staff members involved in the grantmaking process.
Local Food Systems Strategies Coordinator
Columbus Public Health
03.2015 - 10.2021
- Lead author and implementor of the City of Columbus and Franklin County Local Food Action Plan.
- Administered City of Columbus Community Garden Grant program and managed Columbus City Council funded community projects.
- Liaison to Columbus City Council informing local food policy strategies.
- Managed internal resources, coordinated cross-departmental teams, and secured external funding through competitive grant proposals to support food access initiatives.
- Facilitated the City of Columbus and Franklin County Local Food Board, including board member appointments, meeting management, and annual reporting.
Program Manager
Columbus Public Health
01.2009 - 02.2015
- Co-chaired City of Columbus Early Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition.
- Planned and implemented population-based obesity prevention strategies.
- Secured and managed grant funds to support community health initiatives.
- Developed the City of Columbus Early Childhood Obesity Prevention Plan.
Team Leader, Nutrition and Weight Management Programs
McConnell Heart Health Center, OhioHealth
07.1998 - 06.2007
- Directed operations and fiscal management of Weight Management and Nutrition Programs.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Developed evidence-based nutrition and wellness programs for members and community.
Education
Master of Science - Allied Medical Professions
The Ohio State University
01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Medical Dietetics
The Ohio State University
01.1992
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Partnership development
- Budgeting and financial management
- Training and facilitation
- Capacity building
- Monitoring and evaluation
Certification
- American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Health Policy Fellow, 2024
- Registered Dietitian, The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 1992 - Present
- Licensed Dietitian, Ohio Board of Dietetics, 1992 - Present
- Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management
Affiliations
- Franklin County Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Crisis Care Community Advisory Council, 2021 - Present
- Franklin County Local Food Council, Steering Committee, 2016-Present
- Ohio Farm to School Advisory Committee, 2016 - 2025
Timeline
Program Officer
The Osteopathic Heritage Foundation
10.2021 - Current
Local Food Systems Strategies Coordinator
Columbus Public Health
03.2015 - 10.2021
Program Manager
Columbus Public Health
01.2009 - 02.2015
Team Leader, Nutrition and Weight Management Programs
McConnell Heart Health Center, OhioHealth
07.1998 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Medical Dietetics
The Ohio State University
Master of Science - Allied Medical Professions
The Ohio State University
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