Cheryl Rogers
Cheryl R. is a seasoned executive leader, corporate events strategist, and proud United States Navy veteran with over 20 years of experience in executive administration and leadership support. She currently serves as Senior Manager of Executive Administration and Corporate Events at Palomar Holdings, Inc., where she has been a key contributor for five years. Reporting directly to CEO and Chairman Mac Armstrong, Cheryl oversees both executive support and corporate events, including high-level internal and external meetings. In 2024, she was honored with the prestigious Heart of Palomar award, created specifically in recognition of her invaluable contributions to the organization. Her business contact is (619) 484‑7690.
Cheryl’s career foundation was shaped by eight years of service in the U.S. Navy, where she supported the captain of her compound and coordinated meetings and events—experiences that ignited her passion for executive operations. She later spent five years in health insurance at American Specialty Health, gaining deep industry knowledge before joining Palomar Holdings. Cheryl holds a Doctorate in Strategic Planning Operations from Providence Christian University (2025) and has received an Honorary PhD. She is also a California Notary for 30 years, demonstrating her long-standing commitment to professional standards and community trust.
Outside of her professional life, Cheryl is the host of the podcast “All About The Experiences,” which she launched in 2020 as a way to connect, reflect, and share inspiring stories during the pandemic. She enjoys wine tasting and curating meaningful experiences, bringing the same energy to her personal passions as she does to her professional endeavors. A dedicated volunteer, Cheryl serves monthly at the Monarch School in San Diego, and supports the American Heart Association and Teen Rubicon, demonstrating her commitment to mentorship, youth development, and community service. Her life and work are guided by the philosophy of “Living Without Limits,” blending heart, leadership, and excellence in everything she undertakes.
• Harassment Prevention: CA Supervisor, Professional Services Training
• CPR & First Aid Certified
• California Notary Public
• Ashford University - MBA, Organizational Leadership
• Sullivan University - MBA, Hospitality Administration/Management
• Sullivan University - BS, Human Resource Leadership
• Southwestern College - AA, General Studies
• Heart of Palomar Award (2024)
• American Heart Association Board in San Diego
• (SITE) Society of Incentive Travel Excellence
• (MPI) Meeting Planners International
• Junior Achievement of San Diego County
• Monarch School
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my mama. Growing up, one of the things that she taught me, even though I was a little difficult sometimes, was that I was gonna have integrity, keep a good house, and know how to cook a good meal, but also lean into my intelligence. She was a single mom, and education was highly important to her, but your integrity is everything. She was just an incredible woman, and I hear myself even when I'm talking to kids or others, I hear her coming out. Every day, I find a way to mention her and talk about her. She passed in 2015, and I miss that lady so much. I think about her every single day, and I always think about some way I can honor her. She kept telling me, baby, I want you to go ahead and get that doctorate, and when I received my honorary PhD last year, it was so incredibly special to me because of her. She was whom I looked up to, and everything I do, I do to honor her memory.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Guidance from her mother about integrity and education, plus practical advice Cheryl echoes herself: remember why you stepped into a role, be clear in communication, and remain confident in your abilities.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
One of the things I have to constantly remind myself of is that when you're coming in and you have your own set of skills, and you're confident in the things that you do, like I know I do a good job, there's always gonna be a naysayer or something that comes and kind of will rock you off your foundation. Just remember why you stepped into it. And I use that not only for work advice, but in my personal life, you know, in marriage, in relationships with siblings and cousins and all the things. I have to remember that, you know what, I'm a good person, I come here to do good work, and even if there's a misunderstanding, being clear in your communication, and knowing that you came here, nobody wakes up, I don't think, to do a bad job. And you learn from your mistakes, and you just keep pushing forward.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity, education, service to others, and mentorship (demonstrated through consistent volunteer work).