Foundation hires former county administrator in consultant role

SARASOTA — Cheri Coryea, who stepped down as Manatee County administrator Feb. 23 after a contentious period with county commissioners, has been named an initiative consultant at the Patterson Foundation, an endowed charitable entity with some $240 million in assets.

Coreya, according to a statement, will collaborate with the foundation’s staff members and other consultants on three initiatives strengthening individuals, organizations, and communities across Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota counties. She will work directly with the foundation’s Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, Digital Access for All and Suncoast Villages initiatives, the release states.