Cheryl Abram

Cybersecurity Consultant,

Cheryl Abram is a cybersecurity strategist, curriculum designer, and evaluation expert with a background that bridges federal service, systems thinking, and human-centered learning. She is the founder of Ypifany, a consultancy that helps organizations move beyond fear-based training models to build adaptive, resilient learning environments, especially in cybersecurity. Cheryl is the creator of the Ypifany Evaluation Model, a systems-based framework that captures how real growth happens in complex environments. Her work challenges traditional notions of success and compliance, offering a practical, philosophical approach to instructional design that supportsnatural learning and capability development. With experience designing and evaluating cybersecurity training across public and private sectors, Cheryl brings a unique lens to the intersection of security, learning, and transformation.