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About Cheri'

Cheri’ Valentino is a strategic advisor, licensed private investigator, and trusted authority in high-stakes, high-sensitivity matters. With more than 30 years of executive leadership experience across the public, private, government, and nonprofit sectors, she brings a rare combination of operational expertise, investigative precision, and real-world judgment to every engagement.

 

Her work spans complex investigations, security and threat assessments, and strategic advisory—distinguished by a rare blend of executive leadership experience and real-world investigative expertise. Cheri’ has partnered alongside law enforcement on white-collar crime investigations while also advising organizations and individuals on high-impact decisions where operational insight, discretion, and sound judgment are critical.

 

Known for her ability to quickly assess risk, identify what matters most, and act with intention, Cheri’ operates with a level of discretion and strategic clarity that clients rely on when the stakes are high. She is certified in situational awareness and infrastructure protection, and holds active licensure as both a Private Investigator and Certified Private Process Server.

 

Beyond her field work, Cheri’ brings more than two decades of experience serving on boards and commissions, with deep expertise in governance, policy development, and organizational oversight—further strengthening her ability to advise from both a tactical and leadership perspective.

 

She doesn’t follow conventional approaches—she redefines them, delivering clarity and control where others cannot.

When the situation matters, who you trust matters more!

Business & Professional Activities

  • Luke Air Force Base - Honorary Commander 2024-2026

  • Licensed Private Investigator

  • AZ Certified Private Process Server

  • Lobbying

  • Government & Public Affairs (Private & Public sectors)

  • FBI Citizens Academy Graduate & Ambassador

  • Scottsdale PD;  Community Engagement Committee, Use of Force Review Board, Critical Incident Review Board

  • Fighter Country Foundation - Supporting and promoting LukeAFB and the F35 mission within our community

  • Town of Gilbert Citizens Police Academy graduate

  • Phoenix Citizen Police Academy graduate – Class 72

  • Citizen Police Academy Board of Directors Member

  • Scottsdale Citizen Police Academy graduate – Class 59

  • Scottsdale Fire Department Citizens Academy – Class 19-01

  • Scottsdale Leadership – Class 32 graduate

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Aviation Academy graduate – Class 2019

  • Community Relations/Volunteerism

  • Partner with local police departments to investigate and prosecute white-collar crimes. Works in tandem with police on stakeouts.  Educates organizations, companies, staff, and the public on results affecting our communities and region

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

  • Scottsdale Police Department

  • National Cleanup Day

  • The Bead Museum of Glendale - Volunteer; Fundraising events ​

  • St. Mary's Food Bank

  • Block Watchers on Patrol - Community leader, Desert Horizon Precinct

  • DUI Task Force Patrol’s with law enforcement; Gilbert, Scottsdale & Phoenix

  • Bowling for Shriners Kids - Fundraising and bowling, raising funds for children at the Shriner's Hospital

  • Phoenix Suns Charities

  • Scottsdale Police Department

  • ASBA – Arizona Small Business Association

  • CiPAAS – Scottsdale Police Departments Citizens’ Police Academy & Alum

  • PCPAAA – Phoenix Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association

  • Scottsdale Leadership

  • FBIPCAAA - FBI Phoenix Citizens Academy Alumni Association

  • APSA - Arizona Process Servers Association

  • AALPI - Arizona Associate of Licensed Private Investigators

Professional Associations

  • QP|Private Investigator

  • ​CPPS – Certified Private Process Server

  • SAS - Certified Situation Awareness Specialist

  • SAFE Certified (Safeguarding All from Exploitation)

  • Human Resource Generalist

  • Certificate in Internal Investigations

  • ILO – Certified Infrastructure Liaison Officer

Certifications

  • Professional experience in the Public, Private, Government, and Non-Profit sectors

  • Breast Cancer fighter and survivor.  Advocate/Mentor for other Cancer survivors

  • “PURPOSE.PASSION.INTEGRITY”

Credentials

CEO & Founder

Cheri' Valentino 

QP | CPPS | SAS | ILO

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