Keltoum Cherki

Direct Services Supervisor 

San Marcos

Keltoum Cherki, Direct Services Supervisor for the IL

program in San Marcos has been with Community Catalysts of California for a little over 5 
years. She is truly an asset to the San Marcos office and IL program and is a great example of 
someone who is willing to go above and beyond her call of duty. 

Keltoum always has her consumers best interest at heart. She will do anything to ensure that 
they get what they need, when they need it. She has complete dedication to each consumer 
in serving their needs and assisting them in successfully completing each goal.

Keltoum has also built a strong trust with her consumers. As she shows respect for them, they 
show respect for her as well. They feel like they can open up to her and know that she will 
assist them in any way necessary to work through any problems they may have. Keltoum 
not only demonstrates respect for her consumers, but for her co-workers as well. She is 
considered a go to person who you know will always get the job done correctly and quickly. 
She has excellent follow through!

She also demonstrates her leadership skills through her mentor approach to her job. She helps 
train new employees and can be counted on to ensure that these new employees have the 
information they need to succeed with their consumers. Staff know that they can go to 
Keltoum with questions and she will help to find the right answer. She is resourceful, 
knowledgeable and always willing to step up. 

Keltoum’s commitment, positive attitude and passion for her job are among many reasons 
why she is invaluable to her office, the IL program and Community Catalysts of California. 
She truly leads by example and inspires those around her in all that she does. She reflects 
Community Catalysts of California’s purpose and vision and that is why she is so deserving of 
recognition as the recipient of The Catalyst P.R.I.D.E. Award of the Year for 2009.