Cherrise WilksMPA, GPC
Motivational Speaker · Author · Consultant · Facilitator · Future Podcast Host
A highly-rated motivational speaker with 20+ years of experience as a public administrator, businesswoman, author, and speaker — helping groups, organizations, and government entities build community relationships and step into a better version of themselves.
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On the mic, and on the move.
Cherrise is a highly-rated motivational speaker with 20+ years of experience as a public administrator, businesswoman, author, and speaker. She works with groups, organizations, and government entities to build community relationships, amplify their authentic voices, and empower them to become a better version of themselves.
Cherrise is the founder of Affinity Consulting Group NEFL and The Fund Finders® Academy, and will launch The Beyond Bootstrapping® Podcast soon.
She brings federal, state, and local government, private, and nonprofit board leadership experience.
As seen in
Talks that move the room
Unlocking Funding Secrets
Strategies for small businesses & entrepreneurs to find and win the right funding.
Relationships As Currency
Mastering the power of strategic relationships in business.
Bounce Back Stronger
Building a crisis-proof lifestyle business.
Remote Work Success
Negotiating pay, promotions, and visibility in a distributed world.
AI in Government
Streamlining services and transforming public impact with applied AI.
Ways to bring Cherrise to your audience
1-Hour Workshop
$2,500 – $5,000A focused workshop where the audience receives a virtual workbook to take notes.
Keynote Address
$5,000 – $10,000A one-hour keynote for a select audience, with the option to sell from the stage.
Half-Day Seminar
$10,000 – $25,000Half day of mini-course facilitation across 3–4 topic areas. Participants get interactive activities and workbooks; resource guides available for an additional fee.
Full-Day Seminar
$30,000 – $100,000A full day of mini-courses with pre/post surveys and workbooks (print & electronic). Can include access to The Fund Finders Academy.
Rates are illustrative ranges and may vary by scope, audience, and travel.
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Prefer email? Reach Cherrise directly at hello@cherrisewilks.com or +1 (800) 209-2817.