At Cunningham, Inc. we meet people where they are and give them the tools to make practical changes that build performance. Our team of learning facilitators is grounded in reality, energized by a variety of learning styles, and proactive in making adjustments to course materials to fit specific challenges.

Our professional team has thousands of hours of experience in a variety of industries including manufacturing, education, finance, healthcare, retail, non-profits, and technology.

Our trainers are consistently rated “Excellent” or “Above Average.” We expect it.

Cheryl Cunningham
 cheryl@leaderslearning.com

Cheryl is founder and president of Cunningham Inc. since 1988. She enjoys the privilege of working with dozens of organizations through learning processes designed to build alignment and responsibility at all levels of the organization. Cheryl’s trademark is her upbeat, interactive facilitation style.

Cheryl is also a frequent program presenter. Recent topics include “Building Alignment & Accountability in Your Organization,” “Becoming an Employer of Choice,” and “Ways to Maximize the Return on Your Training Investment.”

Cheryl has a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Illinois State University, is past-president of the Greater Ann Arbor Society for Human Resources and is a member of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management). In 2002 she won a “Diversity Training Award” for her work with Livingston 2001, a countywide diversity effort.

In 2003 Cheryl was named to a national expert panel to advise SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) on issues related to organizational development.

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Julie Bedell
julie@leaderslearning.com

Julie is a dynamic facilitator whose delightful sense of humor keeps participants alert and engaged. With Cunningham, Inc. since 1992, Julie draws from her strong background in business and human resources to bring together learning processes and performance in the workplace.

Julie designs learning experiences for maximum participant interaction and take-home concepts applicable to today’s workplace.

Formerly a Vice-President of Human Resources, Julie has extensive experience in financial, non-profit, and manufacturing environments. With a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration she has over 15 years of experience in the human resource field, specializing in training on harassment prevention and supervisory legal issues.

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Stephanie Pyne
stephanie@leaderslearning.com

Stephanie is the founder and president of Contract Training Services Inc., which began in 1994. As a Cunningham, Inc. facilitator since 1999, her easygoing training style encourages active participation and lively discussions from those in attendance.

With 15 years of experience in education and another 15 years in the banking industry, Stephanie is dedicated to providing customized, practical information and resources that address many of today’s workforce challenges.

Stephanie holds a Master’s degree from The Johns Hopkins University and is a member of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) and the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD). She is a certified AchieveGlobal trainer in supervision, leadership and customer service programs.

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Marja Jayasuriya
marja@leaderslearning.com

Marja is the Office Manager and has been with Cunningham, Inc. since 1999. She enjoys applying her organizational flair in Cunningham, Inc.'s office and her love for desktop publishing in preparing marketing and presentation materials.

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