Kristin Wight

Director of Health Services, RN BSN

Kristin has served as a Registered Nurse in Health Services since 2018, primarily as the Assistant Director of Health Services. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Bradley University and, also, holds a School Nursing certification. Her work experience includes pediatric care, OB/GYN care and school nursing. Kristin has always had a passion to help individuals in need navigate the health care system and continuously works to advocate for Knox students' well-being.

Kristin has three daughters, two of which are in their college careers! She has been married for 23 years. She has two golden doodles, Obi and Lola. She enjoys walking, reading, boating and spending time with family and friends.

309-341-7559

kjwight@knox.edu

Jennifer Lemaster

Nurse Practitioner, APP

Jennifer Lemaster is our Advanced Practice Provider in collaboration with our partnership with Graham Medical Group to our Health Services Office. She will continue to provide medical care to enrolled students. Services provided include illness and injury management, minor emergency care, reproductive health and mental health visits, and medication management among other practices.

Jennifer's background includes acute care, emergency care, Director of Emergency Services, Family Practice and Urgent Care. She lives in Monmouth, has three children, is married to her husband for 15 years and has two Australian shepherds. She enjoys going on walks, hiking and spending time with her family.

Heather Dennis

Staff Nurse, RN BSN

Heather is a graduate from the University of Iowa with a bachelor's degree in nursing. Since graduating, she has worked in both the hospital and clinical areas, always with a focus on pediatrics. She has served our Knox community since February of 2022.  

Christine Nelson

Staff Nurse, RN

Chris has served as a Registered Nurse in health services here at Knox since spring of 2022. She earned her nursing degree from Carl Sandburg College in 2013 and has worked various roles in the healthcare industry throughout her life. Her work experience includes ambulatory surgery and radiation oncology. 

For as long as Chris can remember, she has always had a strong desire for helping others and is committed to providing compassionate patient care. She has been married for 22 years and has four children, three of whom are in their college careers! In her free time, she enjoys helping out on the family farm, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and being a mentor to her little sister through Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.