Cheryl Dapkus

Cheryl Dapkus currently serves as a Talent Acquisition Manager at Vertex Pharmaceuticals since July 2024 and has been operating as the Principal of Dapkus Academy since February 2022, focusing on training and development for teens and children. Prior experience includes a role as a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Neumora, where recruitment support was provided for various clinical positions. At Connect Life Sciences, Dapkus held the position of Director of Recruitment Operations and Training, developing training programs and managing recruiter performance. Dapkus was also a Senior Recruiter and Team Leader at Joulé for over 15 years and began a career as an International Market Research Recruiter at Brand Institute. Educational credentials include a B.A. in German and International Studies from Wayne State University and studies at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.