Cheryl Barker

Cheryl Barker is Vice President, Portfolio Management – Private Capital at Fund Evaluation Group (FEG), based in Detroit, MI. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing research, manager due diligence, and portfolio construction with a specific focus on private capital strategies, including private equity and venture capital. Cheryl plays a key role in evaluating investment opportunities in these alternative asset classes, shaping FEG’s private markets research, and contributing to portfolio solutions for institutional clients.

Her career spans over a decade at FEG, where she advanced from Senior Research Analyst to Vice President, following earlier consulting experience at DC Advisors. She is actively involved in FEG's Diverse Manager Committee and has contributed insights to several industry publications, reflecting both her technical expertise and leadership within the firm. Her professional background includes a focus on building diversified alternatives portfolios and conducting in-depth research in the private markets sector.

Cheryl holds an MBA in Finance and Investments from the University of Notre Dame – Mendoza College of Business and a BS in Business from Miami University. Her work is distinguished by deep knowledge of private capital and a commitment to advancing diverse manager engagement within institutional portfolios.