A Young Family’sGratitudeWhy Jeremy Delinsky '93and Sherrie Selwyn Delinsky '94give to NoblesJeremy is senior vice presidentand chief technology <strong>of</strong>ficer ata<strong>the</strong>nahealth. Sherrie is a clinicalpsychologist in private practice.Both are contributors to <strong>the</strong>Annual Nobles Fund.64 l <strong>the</strong> NobLES <strong>Bulletin</strong> l <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2011</strong>Jeremy and Sherrie Delinsky withRuby, age 3, and Max, age 1.
What three titles would you choose to describe yourmain roles in life?Jeremy: Dad, citizen and a<strong>the</strong>nista (what we call ourselvesat a<strong>the</strong>nahealth).Sherrie: Mo<strong>the</strong>r, wife and <strong>the</strong>rapist.Favorite place to be on earth?Sherrie: Outside in our yard in <strong>the</strong> summertime or in bedsnuggling with <strong>the</strong> kids on a weekend morning.Jeremy: I have to agree with Sherrie: snuggling and watchingTV in bed with <strong>the</strong> kids on Saturday mornings.Favorite food, or favorite thing to cook?Jeremy: I wish I could make an au<strong>the</strong>ntic Asian stir-fry ornoodle dish. They taste so fake when I do it.Sherrie: We just got a waffle maker and are having a greattime making waffles every weekend. I would really love to learnto cook many more dishes, especially on <strong>the</strong> fly, and hope t<strong>of</strong>ind <strong>the</strong> time to take some lessons.Hobbies and guilty pleasures?Jeremy: I am a fantasy football savant. Seriously, I had paralleleight-week win streaks going this season in two separate leagues.My guilty pleasure: watching True Blood on HBO.Sherrie: I used to be a prolific knitter before <strong>the</strong> kids were born;I really like making afghans and scarves. My guilty pleasure,when <strong>the</strong> stars (and kids) align, is napping with my cats.Thoughts on <strong>the</strong> economic recovery?Jeremy: I’m seeing fierce competition for skilled s<strong>of</strong>twaredevelopers right now, and <strong>the</strong>re is unbelievable start-up activityhappening. I’m extremely bullish on ano<strong>the</strong>r tech-fueled wave<strong>of</strong> productivity gains and growth.Sherrie: It’s clearly tough for lots <strong>of</strong> people to make endsmeet, especially as food prices and o<strong>the</strong>r costs continue toincrease. The government has a key role in stimulating jobgrowth and injecting cash into <strong>the</strong> economy, especially inindustries that will develop alternative energy technologies.Your thoughts on <strong>the</strong> health care industry?Sherrie: I appreciate <strong>the</strong> economic dilemma <strong>of</strong> rising healthcare costs, but also appreciate <strong>the</strong> tremendous investment <strong>of</strong>obtaining a medical education. <strong>To</strong> control costs, evidence-basedand preventative medicine are <strong>the</strong> best options. As a psychologist,I am particularly aware <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> connection between physicaland psychological health and <strong>the</strong> importance <strong>of</strong> self-care.Jeremy: The national debate depresses me, because rapidnews cycles and voters’ proclivity for heavily reduced soundbites have become <strong>the</strong> enemy <strong>of</strong> nuanced, respectful debatesover ideas. I think <strong>the</strong> reality is that a stew <strong>of</strong> European-stylerationing, increased consumer responsibility for our choicesand health care costs, government intervention, qualitytransparency and private sector innovation are all required.Favorite form <strong>of</strong> exercise <strong>the</strong>se days?Sherrie: I do cardio on <strong>the</strong> elliptical trainer and lift weightsregularly. In good wea<strong>the</strong>r, I like to walk outdoors. Lifting andchasing my kids is great exercise.Jeremy: “Favorite” is a strong word; I use <strong>the</strong> elliptical machinein our basement two or three times a week.Activities you did while a student at Nobles?Sherrie: Editor-in-chief <strong>of</strong> The Nobleman, Peer Help Program(which turned into my vocation as a clinical psychologist), SeniorProject with Kate Coon/Dr. Gail Dines <strong>of</strong> Wheelock College on<strong>the</strong> objectification <strong>of</strong> women in <strong>the</strong> media, and Aerobics withErika Guy.Jeremy: I was a prefect and news editor <strong>of</strong> The Nobleman.Meeting my wife also stands out as a worthy activity!Things you learned at Nobles that have been mostuseful in life?Jeremy: <strong>To</strong> appreciate and take advantage <strong>of</strong> opportunities;that character matters; to communicate ideas effectively.Sherrie: (1) Do something important with your life that involveshelping people—this is ultimately what will provide meaningand fulfillment. (2) Hard work does get rewarded. (3) Whato<strong>the</strong>r people think doesn’t really matter all that much. Youcan’t please everyone, and you shouldn’t bo<strong>the</strong>r trying.Why do you both give to Nobles, and Sherrie, why doyou serve on <strong>the</strong> Graduates Council?Jeremy: I feel so fortunate to have experienced a Nobleseducation, and I credit Nobles for opening a world <strong>of</strong> opportunityfor me. I feel an obligation to give back.Sherrie: Supporting Nobles contributes to my sense <strong>of</strong> communityand allows me to express my gratitude for what I found<strong>the</strong>re: <strong>the</strong> springboard for developing my true sense <strong>of</strong> self, mycalling in life as a clinical psychologist and my dear husband<strong>of</strong> 11 years. I’m so lucky I met Jeremy <strong>the</strong>re!Please give to <strong>the</strong> Annual Nobles Fund this year.Visit www.nobles.edu/giveonline or contact Director <strong>of</strong> Annual Giving Vidya Kaganat Vidya_Kagan@nobles.edu or 781-320-7003 for more information.
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