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Sherry Cathcart Chavis

Sales Business Development Manager and Funding Strategist

Americas Public Funding Office

Sherry Cathcart Chavis is the Sales Business Development Manager and Funding Strategist at Americas Public Funding Office. Sherry brings extensive experience supporting the USC and GES field teams, Cisco partners, and customers across the healthcare, utility, and manufacturing industries, as well as federally recognized tribal nations. She specializes in identifying and securing strategic public funding opportunities that drive technology adoption and organizational growth. Renowned for her expertise in grant strategy and her collaborative, solutions-focused approach, Sherry helps partners and customers navigate complex funding landscapes to achieve impactful results and expand access to vital resources.

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January 8, 2026

INDUSTRIES

Heartbeats and Bandwidth: Why Rural Health Transformation Must Start with Human Connection

6 min read

Personal stories from across Cisco reveal that closing the digital divide in rural healthcare is about more than technology—it’s about trust, connection, and ensuring everyone has a chance to thrive.

November 26, 2025

INDUSTRIES

A Once-in-a-Generation Tribal Funding Moment—And How Cisco Should Show Up

6 min read

Discover how historic federal investments and trusted partnerships are empowering Tribal Nations to bridge the digital divide, build digital sovereignty, and drive economic empowerment.

November 5, 2025

INDUSTRIES

Beyond Survival: New York’s Game-Changing Investment in Safety Net Hospitals

4 min read

Discover how New York’s groundbreaking Safety Net Transformation Program is set to revolutionize healthcare for underserved communities—empowering safety net hospitals with modern technology, strategic partnerships, and vital funding for a healthier, more resilient future.

October 21, 2025

INDUSTRIES

New Investments, Stronger Grids: Elevating Rural Electric Cooperative Security

2 min read

In towns and communities across the nation, rural electric cooperatives form the foundation of America’s power grid, delivering energy to millions of homes, businesses, and critical services. As the grid becomes more connected and digitized, these cooperatives face an evolving threat landscape—where cyber resilience is no longer optional, but essential. To help address these challenges, […]

October 9, 2025

INDUSTRIES

Empowering Rural Healthcare: How Cisco and HCF Drive Digital Transformation

2 min read

Unlock the full potential of rural healthcare—discover how the Rural Healthcare Connect Fund, paired with Cisco’s innovative solutions, empowers providers to modernize their networks, enhance patient care, and overcome unique rural challenges.