Cheryl is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with over 20 years of experience working with disabled adults and their families. She started Raleigh’s first private geriatric care management agency, Aging Family Services, in 1995. In preparation for retirement, Cheryl carefully selected someone to buy her practice who would maintain the highest standards of ethics and quality care management. She sold her business to Gretchen Napier of LifeLinks in 2016 and retired fully in 2017.
+ Education
Masters Degree in Social Work, UNC Chapel Hill
Bachelor’s Degree (with distinction) in Social Work NCSU
+ Certifications
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW) North Carolina 1994
Fellow Member of Aging Life Care Association (ALCA)
National Association of Social Workers
American Society on Aging
Charter Member, National Guardianship Association
North Carolina Guardianship Association
CMC – Care Manager Certification
+ Community Involvement
Eldercare Coalition, 1991 – 1994
Wake County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee, 1993 – 1999. Chair – 1997.
North Carolina State University School of Social Work Advisory Committee 1996 – present. Chair 1996 – 2000
Board Member, North Carolina Guardianship Association
Advisory Board Member, North Carolina State University, Geriatric Enrichment in Social Work Education, 2002 – 2003
2004 Distinguished Alumni Award – Department of Social Work – North Carolina State University
President, Southeast Chapter National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers 2006 – 2008
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers – Board member – 2009 – present