Sherry McAllister, DC, M.S. (Ed) CCSP, FACC, serves as President for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, the not-for- profit organization showcasing the benefits of chiropractic care across multiple platforms with over 37,000 members around the globe.
Dr. McAllister earned her Master’s in Science from the University of California East Bay, graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic West, where she served as an Associate Professor. Recently completed Two Certification programs: Stanford Graduate School of Business in Executive Leadership Development and Yale University: Science of Wellbeing.
Dr. McAllister served as:
- Qualified Medical Examiner
- Expert Chiropractic Witness for the State of California
- Appointed to Forbes Non-Profit Leadership Council
She has been Featured in several publications including:
- Forbes
- Martha Stewart Living
- Boss Magazine
- Becker’s Spine Review
- Managed Healthcare Executive
- Woman’s World
- Momtastic
- LiveStrong
- News Break
TV Appearances including
- ABC 7
- Fox 21
- CBS 8
- Daily Flash
Awarded:
- Top Women in Healthcare: PR News Access Intelligence
- Stevie Silver Award: Thought Leadership
- Person of the Year Dynamic Chiropractic
- Chiropractor of the Year by Women DC organization
- Joseph Janse Award from the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards
The Foundation has been honored with:
- Hermes Gold: Social Media Presence
- Healthcare AD awards Gold
- PR World Awards Gold Winner Healthcare Achievement
- Global Audio Visual Arts Award Adjusted Reality Podcast (Host),
- Viddy Award outstanding Videography in commercial
- Prestigious Telly Award Tokyo Olympic Advertisement
- Global Gold Marcom award for the first ever ChiroThon Campaign
- Gold PR Healthcare Digital award: Women’s FIFA World Cup Soccer Commercial
Practicing healthcare provider for more than 28 years. Currently President of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress with over 37,000 Doctor Members Spanning 48 Chiropractic State Associations and 4 Continents.
- Executive Leadership Member: Forbes Nonprofit Council
- Education Consultant: Speaker, Writer, Editor and Marketing Strategist
- Swam with Sharks: Swam Alcatraz Twice. Once with Olympic Athletes
- Favorite Volunteer Role: Being a “Cuddler” for Premature Babies
- Scariest Moment: Slipping atop Half Dome Yosemite
- Peacemaker: Born 3rd of 5 siblings
- Greatest Joy: Mother of two sons
- Achieved Goofiness: Completed Disney’s Goofy Challenge: 5K,1/2marathon, marathon in three days.
Education
- Stanford Graduate School of Business: Executive Leadership Development (May 2023)
- Yale University- Certificate Global Health (To be completed: October 2025)
- Yale University- Certificate: Science of Wellbeing (Sept 2021)
- California State University- East Bay Master of Science in Education 2001
- California State University- East Bay Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning 2000
- Palmer West College of Chiropractic (San Jose California) 1996
- University of Calgary 1993 Bachelor of Science
- Major: Cellular, Molecular, and Microbial Biology
Appointments/Member:
- Board Member:Human Metabolic Research and Development Organization(2024-present)
- Chairman: International Strategic Accelerator for Women (ISAW) (2022- Present)
- Masters Pediatric Advisory Board: Logan Collage (2024- Present)
- Covid 19 Consensus Statement Task Force: California Chiropractic Assoc (2021- Present)
- Forbes Non-Profit Council for Chief Executives (2018- Present)
- Pandemic Mitigation Task Force: Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board (2021)
- Chairman: PACE program: Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board (2004- 2014)
- Expert Witness for State of California Chiropractic State board (2010-2012)
- California Chiropractic Association member (1995-present)
- American Chiropractic Association member (2016-2023)
- Qualified Medical Examiner Appointment from the State of California (1998- 2017)
- International Police Surgeons Health Affiliation Associate Member (1998-2015)
- Tactical Medics Department (Campbell Police S.W.A.T Department 2001-2008)
- Palmer College Founders (Formerly Presidents club) Member (2013- Present)
- Advisory Director Optum Health (2011- 2017)
- Foundation for Chiropractic Progress: Member (2013-Present)
- Lecturer: American Bureau of Health and Nutrition (2005- 2009)
- Director of Education for Community Winners Foundation (2001- 2002)
- Director, Field Training/Postgraduate Preceptorship Program Palmer West (1998‑2000)
- Research Coordinator for the American Back Society (1998-2000)
- Executive Director: Association for Quality Assurance/Physician division (1998-1999)
- Campbell Chamber of Commerce (1998-2002)
- American Women Business Association (1998-2001)
- President, American Spinal Research Foundation (Santa Clara Chapter 1997-1998)
- Adjunct Faculty for Palmer Postgraduate Preceptorship Program (2002- 2016)
- Director, Continuing Education Department Palmer West (2000-2012)
- Director, Field training/Postgraduate Preceptorship Program Palmer West (1998-2000)
- Coordinator, Field Training Program Palmer West (1997)
- President Palmer Academic Society Palmer West (1996)
- President of Associated Student Body Palmer West (1995)