As an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) with a focus on family practice, Sherry serves as the Associate Medical Director, bringing a wealth of experience to our healthcare team. Hailing originally from Illinois, her professional journey has been shaped by a background in medical-surgical care and case management.

She pursued her graduate studies at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois, where she honed her skills and passion for patient care. In her current role, she wears multiple hats, overseeing crucial programs such as diabetes education, Medicare wellness initiatives, tribal weight loss program, and oversees the nursing staff, in addition to providing patient care.

Her dedication to patient well-being extends beyond the clinic walls. She is particularly passionate about wound management and is actively engaged in furthering education for both her colleagues and nursing staff in this vital area.

Outside of work, she finds joy in various pursuits. Whether it’s indulging her creative side through baking and decorating sugar cookies, exploring new destinations with her husband and her beloved Rottweiler, or cherishing moments with her grandchildren, she embraces life’s pleasures wholeheartedly.

Originally from southeastern Washington, Kitty has built a diverse healthcare background before finding her true calling in diabetes education. After gaining valuable experience in medical reception, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, and nursing, she transitioned to diabetes education in 2005, driven by a desire to help individuals manage this complex condition effectively.

In 2008, she earned her Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credential, demonstrating her commitment to providing exceptional and evidence-based care. Since joining Jamestown Family Health Clinic (JFHC) in 2016, she has played a key role in achieving the diabetes programs accreditation in 2017. Kitty states she feels extremely blessed to work with such an amazing team at JFHC!

In her spare time, Kitty loves to cook, watch true crime, garden, and spend time with her human and furry friends/family.

Denelle attended the University of Idaho where she graduated with a BS in Food and Nutrition. Following graduation, she moved to Phoenix Arizona for economic and higher education opportunities. She worked for many years with local Native American Tribal Diabetes Programs and became a CDCES.

Additionally, Denelle was employed by the National Institutes of Health for a Type 2 medication study called GRADE (Glycemic Reduction Approaches in Diabetes: A Comparative Effectiveness Study) which prioritized Native American individuals.

Most recently Denelle worked for Phoenix Children’s Hospital as part of a cutting-edge team of Endocrinologists and Dietitian/Diabetes Educators. She learned a great deal about obesity and nutritional interventions that complement newer medication therapies.