OUR FOUNDERS
Sheryl Kim Whitaker, MBA
Founder & CEO
EdenAnthony Elite Talent Solutions LLC
Transformative Talent Leader | Executive Coach | Leadership Strategist
Sheryl Kim Whitaker is a transformative leader with over 20 years of experience shaping the future of learning, talent, and leadership development for Fortune 100 and 500 organizations. Known for her innovative and human-centered strategies, Sheryl excels at building high-performance cultures, aligning talent initiatives with business goals, and driving measurable results through enhanced employee engagement and leadership growth.
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Throughout her career, Sheryl has designed and executed transformative strategies, including a talent development initiative that delivered $14.4M+ in efficiency savings within two years. She also advanced resilient leadership through strategic enhancements to leadership programs and oversaw the redesign of a new hire orientation program, significantly improving engagement for over 10,000 employees annually. Sheryl spearheaded a global digital transformation that increased voluntary learning engagement by 66% across a workforce of 50,000, enabling scalable growth and skill-building. Her expertise spans leadership development, emotional intelligence, and resilience, equipping leaders to navigate complexity and inspire impactful change.
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As the Founder and CEO of EdenAnthony Elite Talent Solutions LLC, Sheryl combines her deep expertise with an engaging and empathetic approach to drive impact across executive coaching and leadership development, strategic consulting, and team engagement. She partners with senior leaders to cultivate transformative leadership capabilities, align teams with organizational goals, and develop strategies that drive sustainable growth and success.
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Sheryl holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Pennsylvania State University and an MBA from Dowling College. A recognized thought leader, she serves on advisory councils including the PeakSpan Capital Executive Advisory Council and Growthspace Ambassador Council, sharing insights on transformation and future-ready talent strategies. She is also a proud member of the Association for Talent Development (ATD).
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Rooted in her Trinidad and Tobago heritage, Sheryl infuses her work with a rich appreciation for culture, creativity, and human connection. An avid watercolor artist and traveler, she embraces new experiences with the same passion and curiosity she brings to her leadership journey.
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Through EdenAnthony Elite Talent Solutions LLC, Sheryl continues to inspire, empower, and transform leaders and organizations, ensuring that her impact resonates far beyond the boardroom.
Sharon Raphael-Diaz, Prosci®
Co-Founder
EdenAnthony Elite Talent Solutions LLC
HR Strategist | Change Management and Transformation Executive
Sharon Raphael-Diaz is a distinguished executive leader boasting over 20 years of profound experience in human resource management, change management, project leadership, and business process enhancement. Drawing inspiration from her Trinidadian heritage, Sharon offers a distinctive viewpoint on cultural transformation, honed through her extensive tenure within prestigious financial services organizations in the U.S. and around the globe. Celebrated for her expertise in human resources, Sharon is recognized as a compelling communicator with exceptional multidisciplinary leadership abilities, dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration.
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As a certified Prosci® Change Management Practitioner and Project Management Professional (PMP®), Sharon has led enterprise-level transformations that deliver measurable results. Her leadership has streamlined workflows, strengthened cross-functional collaboration, and driven significant adoption rates for strategic initiatives. Known for her ability to align people, processes, and strategies, Sharon’s approach builds trust, drives change, and creates sustainable success.
Sharon's passion is rooted in the creation and implementation of strategic change management plans that enable organizations to wholeheartedly embrace innovation, seamlessly adapt to new systems, and elevate their overall performance.Recognized for her precision and empathy, she excels at navigating complex organizational landscapes, creating environments where growth and adaptability thrive.
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Beyond her professional endeavors, Sharon is dedicated to mentoring professionals and fostering cultures of collaboration and excellence. Her steadfast commitment to aligning strategy with impact ensures every project she leads transforms challenges into opportunities for lasting success.