Heather Cherry, after earning a Bachelor of Science with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Arizona, moved on to the University of Houston to complete her studies in dietetics.

While in Houston, she worked with several populations—kidney failure patients at Davita (the largest renal clinic in the nation), medical and surgical ICU patients at Park Plaza Hospital (working with tube feeds, cancer patients, AIDS patients, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure), Sysco Corporation Headquarters, and Methodist Wellness Center outpatient clinic (working with cardiac rehabilitation, health fairs, and weight loss programs).

Shortly after graduation in Houston, Heather moved back to her home town of Lakewood, Colorado, and passed the national examination for certification in Dietetics, and soon thereafter started working at the Colorado Center for Weight Management with Dr. James Day.

Heather is now the Head dietitian at CCWM, and sees about sixty-five patients weekly.

She has been an active member for the American Diabetes Association for the past three years , and is also an active skier and mountain biker, participating in several races in the Denver area.