Sherrie Henry

Sherrie Henry is a finance and operations executive with more than 18 years of experience across healthcare, education, the nonprofit sector, and public service. As Executive Director for Claiming at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, she oversees the Bureau of Revenue’s claiming operations, supporting $1.4 billion in revenue generation for public health services.

Sherrie has strengthened mission-driven organizations by launching new services, leading turnarounds, managing multiple sites, and building partnerships that expanded opportunities for the communities they serve. She also draws on that experience to advise leaders across sectors on strategic planning and organizational design.

Throughout her career, Sherrie has made it a priority to help others grow professionally. She has created mentoring programs, coached new managers, and volunteered to help emerging professionals navigate the transition from college to their first jobs. She brings that same commitment to her instructional role at Columbia University, where she began her career and earned her master’s degree in Nonprofit Management. In the classroom, she pairs best practices with real-life examples so students can apply what they learn with confidence.