People

Medical School: Northwestern University
Internship: California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA

Medical School: University of Louisville
Internship: Washington Hospital Center, Washington D.C.

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: September 2021

Kenya was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She grew up in the Ferguson area and graduated early from McCluer High School.

Inspired by her mother, Kenya enrolled herself into a practical nursing program and became the school's youngest graduate. She discovered her purpose in nursing and found it extremely gratifying. She continued on attaining her BSN from Webster University and MSN from Goldfarb School of Nursing.

Prior to being accepted into the Goldfarb nurse anesthesia program in 2009, she worked for Saint Louis University as a neurosurgery ICU nurse. Soon after starting at Goldfarb, she set her sights on joining the Department of Anesthesiology, which she did in the spring of 2013.

Kenya is married to a St. Louis City firefighter and they share a blended family of three children. Her favorite quote, “Cheer up, it may not be true,” from her late father informs her life outlook. In her spa

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: April 2026

Sherry is the Manager of Clinical Research, Regulatory and Compliance in the Department of Anesthesiology, where she oversees regulatory support for the department’s human subjects research. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and her Master of Science in Clinical Research Management from WashU and has been with the department since 2011. Prior to joining the department, she supported research in the Departments of Oncology and Psychiatry, as well as the Office of Human Research Protection.

Outside of work, Sherry enjoys spending time with her family—her husband, Brian, and their daughter, Claire. Together they love running, working out, hiking, boating, biking, camping, and spending time outdoors. They also enjoy cheering each other on at races and triathlons.

Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: May 2021

Kyle was born and raised in north St. Louis County before attending the University of Missouri in Columbia for a bachelor's degree in biology and master's in medical sciences - Physician Assistant at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. Following his graduation, he joined the department and has been working as a PA at Christian Hospital in the ICU. "I cannot overstate how fortunate I am to work with such a great team in an area of the city that I've called home since I was born." Kyle looks forward to continuing to grow within the department while serving his patients and beginning to precept/teach others. When not at work, Kyle enjoys spending time in the outdoors with his beautiful and supportive wife Cara and their amazing daughter Raelyn. They are currently expecting their second child.

Pediatric Anesthesiology, Obstetric Anesthesiology, and Perioperative Medicine Divisions

Assists Drs. Dolores Njoku, Arvind Palanisamy, and Stephen Gregory

Department of Anesthesiology FAS Employee of the Quarter: September 2022

Meredith joined the Department of Anesthesiology, and Washington University, in January 2022. Hired as an executive secretary, she supports the Vice Chair of Pediatric Anesthesiology and the Division Chief of Perioperative Medicine. Prior to coming to Washington University, she worked as an executive assistant at Saint Louis University, and as an archaeologist for a private St. Louis firm (ask her about some of her favorite digs!). She has immensely enjoyed her time at Washington University thus far, and is looking forward to working on future projects.

Outside of work, Meredith enjoys seeing live music, bird watching with her husband, Kevin, and hanging out with her Green Cheek Conure, Zuzu.