Sherry Hayes

A seasoned professional in project management, learning & development, and process improvement within health services, Ms. Hayes has seamlessly blended her experiences across military and higher education sectors.

Leading NutFrusion, she leverages her extensive experience in process improvement and project management. Before embarking on this journey, she played a pivotal role at the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC), Pacific. In her role as the Administrator and Project Controller of the Program and Project Management Division, she refined processes and upheld rigorous health service standards. Furthermore, as a Senior Program Analyst for the Navy's Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit FIVE, she enriched her understanding of health services in a military setting.

Her journey began with the U.S. Navy as an enlisted hospital corpsman, which laid the groundwork for her ascent to a Medical Service Corps, Environmental Health Officer. Key roles, such as Division Officer in the Environmental Health and Epidemiology Department at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, showcase her dedication to process improvement within health services. Her leadership in the Preventive Medicine Department at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Naples, Italy, was marked by effective project management, particularly in directing a vital flu campaign. Ms. Hayes's commitment to learning and development shines through her track record. Beyond training environmental health specialists, she has been pivotal in designing and executing educational programs in both military and academic settings, always with a keen eye on the nuances of health services.

Professionally certified, Ms. Hayes's credentials include a Certification in Public Health from the National Board of Public Health Examiners, Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Green Belt from UCSD Extended Studies, and the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute— underscoring her commitment to excellence.

EDUCATION
MicroMBA, University of California San Diego, Rady School of Management
Master of Public Health (MPH), San Diego State University
Master of Public Administration (MPA), San Diego State University
B.S. Psychology, Excelsior College

INSTRUCTIONAL AREA
Innovation, Technology, and Operations in Health Services

COURSES TAUGHT
MGT 173: Project Management for Health Services