Cherry Santos joined the Temecula Cemetery as Administrative Assistant in February 2023 with over 15 years of experience in non-profit organizations. She grew up in Orange County in the 70s with her 5 brothers and sisters and graduated from Laguna Hills High School in 1981. She attended Orange County Coast College in Costa Mesa then went on to pursue a license in radio broadcasting.

In 1987, Cherry relocated to Sacramento with her husband for a career opportunity and  started a family a few years later. While living in northern California as a full time stay at home mom, Cherry volunteered her time with the local Soroptimist club, schools, library, and church. In addition, she became a fitness instructor and entered a yoga certification program.

Cherry's daughter, a business owner, resides  in San Francisco with her husband and two dogs, Luna, a red doberman and Ziggy, a french bulldog. Cherry's son resides in Orange County and enjoys his job working for a Los Angeles based NFL organization.

After living in northern California for 25 years, Cherry returned to southern California to be near her family and friends. In 2012 she moved to Murrieta with her partner, David and their 2 dogs. In her new hometown, Cherry began working at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library and the Grace Mellman Community Library as well as teaching yoga classes at various studios and fitness centers. She enjoys living in this area where there are plentiful places to hike, golf ,bike, and practice yoga. Her interests also include relaxing at the beach, reading novels and traveling.