Cherrise Wilks

Cherrise Wilks is an experienced administrator with over fourteen years in state, local government, and nonprofits. Currently, Ms. Wilks serves as the Grants Specialist for the City of Tampa, and is the Owner/President of Affinity Consulting Group NEFL, LLC. Her expertise includes securing over $29 million in federal, state, and private grants, managing a local government budget of $19 million in (operations, grants, contracts), and identifying over $5.7 million in local government operational cost savings and avoidance through process redesign. Ms. Wilks is a certified contract manager and grants professional.