Inside Healy+: Meet Sherry Hoover

The Healy+ Group Manager for Support Services?

Operational excellence and systems building is second nature to Sherry Hoover, Manager for Support Services for The Healy+ Group. Her dedication and her talent for project management ensures efficient operations and clear communications within Healy+.?

Professional Background?

Sherry’s career began as a case manager for adult incarcerated individuals, and then as a program director in corrections, before moving on to provide vocational coaching and support for neurodivergent adults in the workforce. She gained insight into the unique needs of higher ed while working as a behavioral education consultant for a crisis management training company.???

She earned her bachelor’s degree in Family Studies before going on to earn a Master of Social Work in Administration, Planning, and Policy from Virginia Commonwealth University, while working full-time as a program director for Bridge, a re-entry program for incarcerated individuals, that she developed, secured funding for, and led for the Chesterfield (VA) County Sheriff’s Office.??

Key Achievements?

Researched and developed an evidence-based innovative program for substance-dependent incarcerated program participants, resulting in national recognition by the National Association of Counties and being named Employee of the Year.??

Provided pre- and post-release detailed program services to incarcerated adults. Delivered case management services for re-entry planning, referred adult clients to appropriate community resources.?

Delivered vocational career coaching, counseling, and employment-focused support for high-functioning neurodivergent and intellectually disabled adults, ensuring their continued employment.??

Served as a Policy Fellow for the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy.?

Appointed to serve as a Guardian Ad Litem for Mecklenburg (NC) county.??

Builds trust and transparency between the community and the criminal justice system by serving on the Criminal Justice Community Engagement Task Group for Mecklenburg.

Personal Insights?

Her quest for new experiences, exploration, and continuous learning has taken her to places such as Indonesia, and a nearly six-month stint working on a US Armed Services base in Germany. While there, she enjoyed extended travel throughout Europe before returning to the States. Currently at home, she is perfecting the craft of sourdough bread, relishes time spent with friends and family, and volunteers in her community with organizations that support those who are underserved and under-represented. ?

A Dedicated Professional?

Sherry brings her wide-ranging experience in managing complex operations with finesse and discretion to facilitate both client-facing and internal processes. Her approach honors confidentiality and positively impacts the company culture. Sherry’s commitment to the smooth flow of day-to-day operations while serving the needs of clients underlies her approach to leading productive and efficient operations for The Healy+ Group.?

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