Cheryl Colavecchio is senior vice president of People & Culture at LeChase, with responsibility for organizational development, talent acquisition and human resources. Known for hands-on engagement and new program implementation, she joined LeChase in 2015 with a unique blend of experience leading both HR and training teams. She was named vice president in 2022 and senior vice president in 2025. Her career spans over 25 years in healthcare, non-profit, construction, and consulting settings. She has a master’s degree in human resources development and a bachelor’s degree in psychology, both from St. John Fisher University. She also has accreditation as a Senior Certified Professional from the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM-SCP) and as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). Cheryl is a DISC certified and Myers-Briggs certified practitioner. She is an active member of the National Human Resources Association (NHRA) and the Association for Talent Development (ATD). She has served as a volunteer for several Rochester community organizations and is currently a board member for the Mary Cariola Center, where she serves on the HR Committee and the Scholarship Committee. Cheryl has spoken at several industry conferences, including ACIG and AGC-NYS, and has been a guest speaker at the Rochester Institute of Technology and St. John Fisher University.