Cherri Hobgood, MD, is a seasoned physician executive with a distinguished career in academic medicine. A graduate of the UNC School of Medicine, Dr. Hobgood has held leadership roles in the dean's office, practice plan management, and as a pioneering department chair. Her contributions to academic medicine have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the 2019 UNC-School of Medicine Distinguished Medical Alumna and the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Jon Marx Leadership Award.

Dr. Hobgood's groundbreaking research into the intersection of gender and leadership emerged from her firsthand observation of the powerful impact senior women leaders can have on organizational culture. Driven by curiosity and a passion for fostering diverse leadership, she embarked on a rigorous multi-year study to uncover the hidden forces that shape the experiences of women in leadership roles. Through her in-depth analysis, Dr. Hobgood gained a unique perspective on how organizational culture can both hinder and support the advancement of diverse leaders. Her findings, published in several influential journals, have shed light on critical issues facing organizations today and provided invaluable insights for practitioners and scholars alike.  This extensive research forms the foundation of Dr. Hobgood's coaching and consulting practice, where she leverages her expertise to empower individual leaders and drive positive organizational change.