<p>The incredible journey of the Honorable Cheryl L. Mason began amidst the</p> <p>picturesque foothills of Appalachia, in Portsmouth, Ohio. From a tender</p> <p>age, she learned invaluable lesson that life presents us with opportunities</p> <p>to overcome obstacles and leave a lasting imprint on others. Known for her</p> <p>tenacious spirit, Cheryl triumphed over discrimination and exclusion,</p> <p>defying all odds to become the first woman and military spouse Chairman</p> <p>of the VA Board of Veterans&amp;#39; Appeals. In that role, she transformed a</p> <p>struggling organization into a high functioning organization by putting her</p> <p>people first and empowering them to deliver record breaking results to</p> <p>veterans and their families.</p> <p>As a speaker and author, she inspires and encourages people through her</p> <p>fierce perseverance and caring leadership style in overcoming obstacles.</p> <p>Her story stands as a testament to resilience and the profound impact one</p> <p>can make on others. In her upcoming book, &amp;quot;Dare To Relate: Leading with</p> <p>a Fierce Heart,&amp;quot; she unveils how her journey as a military spouse uniquely</p> <p>empowered her to embrace her unconventional leadership.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Ms. Mason received her B.A. in Political Science and Psychology from</p> <p>Ohio Northern University and her J.D. from Creighton University School of</p> <p>Law. She is the spouse of a USAF veteran and daughter of a WWII Navy</p> <p>veteran. She actively supports the veteran and military communities</p> <p>speaking on subjects of leadership, transition, and suicide awareness and</p> <p>prevention, to name a few.</p> <p><br></p> <p>For more information visit https://www.catalystleadershipmgmt.com/</p>