Cherie Buckner-Webb, Associate

WMFDP Associate: Cherie Buckner-WebbCherie Buckner-Webb brings a breadth of experience to her work with White Men as Full Diversity Partners. Her expertise includes cross-cultural collaboration, facilitation, consultation and coaching for individuals, teams and organizations. In addition to her work in the corporate environment, Cherie works with institutions of higher education in the development of diversity curriculum and training. She is a nationally recognized inspirational speaker, who also uses her voice to raise awareness about diversity, inclusion and human rights topics. She is in high demand for her presentations addressing diversity in the business context.

Cherie is the founder and principal of Sojourner Coaching - “Supporting highly motivated women and men to navigate the waters of their lives with purpose.” Her credo is “leave a legacy” and to that end she donates countless hours to a variety of community activities. She is the winner of numerous awards, including the 2005 Jefferson Award for Public Service, in acknowledgement of her history of commitment and devotion to human rights and diversity. Buckner-Webb is an accomplished gospel, jazz and blues vocalist and has recorded with jazz great Gene Harris. Her debut solo CD, “By His Grace,” received the Award for Excellence in the Arts at the 2004 State of Idaho Governor's Awards in the Arts Celebration.

Cherie earned a bachelor's degree in Management and Organizational Leadership from George Fox University and a master's of Social Work in Management/Community Planning/Social Work Administration from Northwest Nazarene University.

Personal/Professional Philosophy: Leave a Legacy.

A Favorite Book: Having Our Say, The Delany Sisters’ First 100 Year by Sarah and A. Elizabeth Delany with Amy Hill Hearth.

Lessons Learned:

  • Healthy, honest relationships are key to efficacy and productivity.
  • Learning is best accomplished in a safe, supportive environment.
  • Humor enhances rapport and performance.
A Favorite Quote

You may write me down in history

With your bitter, twisted lies,

You may trod me in the very dirt

But still, like dust, I’ll rise  

Maya Angelou

What's New
  • Save the Date: Women of Different Tribes Caucus

    We've set the date for the 2012 offering of the Women of Different Tribe's Caucus. At the Caucus, you will gain new awareness, build skills to forge meaningful cross-cultural partnership and create a Leader's Action Plan to help apply learning. Mark your calendars for September 24-27, 2012. More information will follow. Download a Caucus flyer.

  • Bill Proudman to present at DRI's Diversity for Success Seminar

    Advancing Diversity: The Critical Role of Non-Diverse, White Male Partners
    Bill Proudman, cofounder of White Men as Full Diversity Partnerswill discuss the importance of diversity, the reasons why non-diverse attorneys need to be onboard and engaged in diversity initiatives, and how these joint efforts not only promote diversity but also the bottom line. Learn more about this seminar sponsored by DRI: The Voice of the Defense Bar.

  • Michael Welp and Bill Proudman to present at Catalyst Awards Conference

    Catalyst will launch MARC (Men Advocating Real Change) the first online community for professional men committed to making real change in the workplace. Bill Proudman and Michael Welp, Ph.D. are panelists and MARC bloggers. Join the session to learn more and help shape the conversation. 

  • Bill Proudman interviewed for March/April 2012 issue of Diversity Executive

    Read more from Bill Proudman in "Let Go of the Rope" ... how smart companies get white men on board to grow diversity strategies and create an inclusive culture.

  • Questions for Leaders

    Michael Welp: How does the lens of white male culture affect recruitment?

    • Our Clients
    Who we work for and what they say about us.
  • Jo Ann Morris

    WMFDP founders on the bottom-line benefits of full diversity partnerships.