Cheri Breland – Louisiana Direct Support Professional of the Year
Cheri Breland, the 2025 ANCOR DSP of the Year for Louisiana, strongly advocates for clients’ rights and is a leader in her community. Cheri is continually working to develop a path forward for her clients. She worked with a client for two and a half years to obtain U.S. citizenship. The process included numerous 138-mile round trips to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office. Once the client’s eligibility was determined, Cheri helped her prepare for the citizenship interview and complete the necessary paperwork. She helped her client accomplish her dream and was with her when she took her oath to become a citizen.
Cheri is innovative and ensures all clients have a safe and comfortable home. When a new medically challenged client came to live in her facility, she knew that fear of the unknown could negatively affect a client’s success in the new living situation. Cheri worked with the staff and executive director to improve mobility for the client by remodeling parts of the home. The changes helped to keep the client safe by preventing injury and improving the client’s quality of life.
Cheri is forward-thinking and always understands how to resolve an issue quickly and efficiently. She has a great attitude and embodies our mission of helping others live their best life.
