About Me
About Cherri
Both of my parents and sisters worked union jobs, I took a different route and was the first in my family, going back generations, to graduate from college. I’m an RN who worked my way from an associate's degree to recently graduating with my doctorate degree in education. Throughout my career, worksites were stopped or delayed years when attempting to organize. But now, I’m a school nurse with PPS and, finally, a union sister in PFT 400. Over the course of my nursing career, I had the opportunity to influence positive change as a champion for evidence-based nursing practices, clinical education, innovation, and business management, and currently, community health through school nursing. As nursing extends far from the bedside, I gained valuable experience in business related to nursing services.
I intend to support union labor including increasing those jobs with promoting American made products. I believe in small business growth, fiscal sustainability, and equitable community development. This includes securing the $15.00 minimum wage with incremental increase. Schools are the center of a community and public school reform including the elimination of voucher programs. I will support all legislation to maintain the right for safe abortions including the removal of the 24-hour waiting period and include Medicaid coverage. Citizens in Pennsylvania deserve environmental safety .
All neighbors in House District 58 deserve someone who listens to them.
My top issues
UNION NURSE: I am a union nurse who will fight to protect union workers, defend unions, and help to create jobs here at home using American made products.
EDUCATION: Schools are the heart of our communities. Because every child deserves an equal and excellent education, I will work on both sides of the isle to ensure fair funding, increase access and ensure student safety.
HEALTHCARE: With over 30-years in nursing. an advanced degree with experience in healthcare policy I am ready on day one to advocate for patient safety and privacy, adequate nurse to patient ratios, and affordable healthcare for all.
JOBS: PA District 58 has the opportunity to benefit from the economic growth in Westmoreland County. I will work with energy experts, the business community, and labor leaders to create jobs now and jobs in the future.