Cheryl Brown Merriwether

VP and executive director

Cheryl Brown Merriwether brings over two decades of experience in corporate human resource management, addiction recovery awareness and adult education to ICARE. As executive director, she oversees and directs the administration, operations and student support services for ICARE’s three divisions. Cheryl is also the 2021/2022 President of GOSHRM. Connect with Cheryl via LinkedIn.

Employee benefits

Credentialed recovery programs benefit employees with substance use disorder

An overextended behavioral healthcare system needs to develop a qualified non-clinical workforce to complement clinical practitioners.

By Cheryl Brown Merriwether

August 21
Wellness

How can ERGs support a recovery-ready workplace?

Because of stigma, workplace addiction has become a DEI issue. Employee resource groups are emerging to promote a recovery-ready workplace environment.

By Cheryl Brown Merriwether

July 22
Health and wellness

Making your workplace drug-free and recovery friendly can help support people with addictions

Recovery friendly workplaces understand that stable employment is an essential component of long-term recovery.

By Cheryl Brown Merriwether

April 5
Health and wellness

Sober-curious movement enters the workplace

Employers can demonstrate support for sober employees by working with their wellness program providers to incorporate new programs, policies and practices within their workplaces.

By Cheryl Brown Merriwether

March 26