Sherry Tucker has been the chief executive officer of WellLife Network since 2018, a role she ascended to after demonstrating exceptional leadership and financial acumen as the organization’s chief financial officer from 2015 to 2017 and as president from 2017 to 2018.

WellLife Network, one of New York’s largest health and human services organizations, serves over 25,000 vulnerable individuals and families annually across New York City and Long Island.

The organization offers a comprehensive array of services, including housing, treatment, care coordination, nutritional support, and employment services.

WellLife Network’s mission is to foster an environment where individuals, families and team members have the tools and support they need to thrive and live a well life.

Under Sherry’s leadership, WellLife Network has achieved significant milestones. She managed the complex merger of two substantial organizations, successfully rebranding and integrating their cultures.

This merger increased operational efficiency and strengthened the organization’s financial foundation. Sherry spearheaded a strategic plan that prepared WellLife Network for a shift to a value-based payment methodology, securing a $15 million working capital debt package to support this transition.

Her efforts in restructuring major divisions have enhanced operational efficiencies and management oversight, contributing to the organization’s long-term stability and growth.

Sherry’s career spans over three decades of extensive experience in both non-profit and for-profit sectors.

Before joining WellLife Network, she provided executive and financial consulting services at TJ Edwards Group in Tampa, Fla., where she worked closely with senior management to streamline financial functions and improve operational efficiencies.

Her notable achievements at various organizations included the merger and acquisition of multiple entities and reorganizing the revenue cycle management functions, which significantly improved financial reporting and cash management systems.

In her earlier roles, Sherry demonstrated her ability to lead organizations through challenging financial landscapes.

As CFO at Hall Printworks, Inc., she successfully navigated the company through Chapter 11 reorganization, implementing strategic plans and renegotiating debt contracts that stabilized the business.

At David C. Brown Enterprises, she managed diverse business lines, negotiated significant debt restructuring, and led the establishment of financial systems for new ventures, including a ten-store restaurant franchise.

Sherry’s entrepreneurial spirit is evident in her founding of the Giving Hope through Faith Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to supporting families battling pediatric cancer in the Tampa Bay area.

Under her leadership, the foundation raised over $1 million and assisted more than 600 families, maintaining a high program delivery rate through efficient expenditure management. She also authored “Unfinished Love: Walking by Faith through Pediatric Cancer,” a book that offered emotional support to affected families.

Her commitment to the field extends beyond her executive roles. Sherry serves on the Coordinated Behavioral Care Independent Practice Association, Advanced Health Network Independent Practice Association, In Unity Alliance, and Innovative Management Solutions New York (IMSNY) boards. She is also an active member of The Conference Board’s CEO Council.

Sherry’s educational background includes a master of business administration from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of science in accounting from Indiana University. She is a certified public accountant (inactive) in Florida and New York and holds the Chartered Global Management Accountant designation.

Throughout her career, Sherry has been recognized for her strategic planning, dynamic leadership, and ability to build consensus across diverse teams.

Her resourcefulness, ethical standards, and commitment to improving the lives of others have made her a respected leader in the health and human services sector.

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