Meet the Board
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Anne Ferguson, MSN, RN
President/Executive Director
Anne had been an advanced practice nurse in the Boston hospitals for 35+ years and saw the devastation that illness can bring to individuals, families and communities. She firmly believes in whole health and the natural ability of the body to protect and heal itself with the proper tools. She has made it her life’s work to educate and create awareness of holistic health and whole heartedly believes in the mission of IridESSENCE to support this purpose.
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Gregory Lindquist
Chair
Gregory, loving husband and father to a daughter and a rescued dog “Gus”, has been a resident in Groton, MA since 2004. Gregory has owned a waterworks supply company in Billerica, MA since 2000. He also sits on the boards of three other companies in which he owns minor-equity positions. Gregory was thrilled to accept a position as a board member of IridESSENCE, helping to launch and guide its inception, because he whole heartedly believes in its mission statement to create and promote evidence-based, educational and experiential wellness programs that are accessible and affordable to patrons.
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Korry Dow-Katralis
Treasurer
Korry is currently working as the Controller of Community Healthlink. Korry brings over 25 years of healthcare finance experience to our board. She is passionate about helping those less fortunate and aims to incorporate helping others into all aspects of her life. Serving on the IridESSENCE board is perfectly suited for Korry.
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Sarah Walker, MS
Secretary/Clerk
Sarah is currently the Senior Director of Integration at Community Healthlink and has been working in the healthcare space for 17 years. Over the past few years she has focused her work on health equity and increasing access for historically marginalized communities. Sarah believes that everyone deserves quality, supportive health and wellness services so we can thrive individually and as a society which is why she fully supports and believes in the IridESSENCE mission.
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Sharon Holewinski, BSN, MS
Director
Sharon has worked in healthcare for over 30 years with a focus in critical care and informatics. In recent years, an interest and strong respect for alternative and preventative wellness services developed. Wellness services being available for all is easy to support and promote. Sharon is looking forward to implementing the many ideas brought forth in keeping with the IridESSENCE Mission.
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Mark Ferguson
Director
Mark is currently a Financial Analyst who lives in Meredith, NH. He believes that a balance of healthy nutrition, outdoor exercise and restful sleep can bring about a high quality of life. He hopes to promote awareness of holistic health by supporting the mission of IridESSENCE.