Cherie Fitzgerald

Cherie Fitzgerald brings over 20 years of experience in banking and youth leadership to her role as Head of Operations. A dynamic organizer and trusted community leader, Cherie has successfully managed 7v7 football operations in New York for the past 3 years. Her background in financial services, team development, and fundraising makes her a critical asset to the program. In addition to her professional achievements, Cherie is passionate about mentoring young athletes and helping them grow both on and off the field.

Key Experience & Skills:

• 3 years managing 7v7 football operations in New York

• Oversight of bookkeeping, payments, team schedules, and logistics

• Organized hotel and travel accommodations for multi-day tournaments

• Spearheaded team-building events and athlete engagement initiatives

• Designed and executed fundraising campaigns including:

• Football-A-Thon: Personalized donation links generating ~$2,000 per athlete

• Buffalo Wild Wings Partnership: Percentage-based give-back coupon system

• Super Bowl Boxes: Seasonal campaign raising funds through $25 squares

• Color/Football Fundraiser: High-yield strategy with guaranteed funds per athlete

• Expertise in 501(c)(3) setup to support large donations and corporate partnerships

• Current Branch Supervisor at MidHudson Valley Federal Credit Union

• Coaches and develops banking staff

• Leads professional development initiatives focused on leadership

• Actively teaches financial literacy and credit education to youth

• 20+ years in banking, including mortgage lending, retail operations, and credit education