Cherissa Jackson - AMVETS Heal Program

Cherissa Jackson, a registered nurse and retired Air Force combat clinician, with 23 years of active duty service, deployed three times during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom as a battlefield clinician.  Jackson is a passionate author and speaker, single mother of twin daughters, and determined ambassador and advocate for patients and Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).   Cherissa heads AMVETS National’s HEAL Program, which strives to confront the risk factors that lead to crisis and veteran suicide. She leads AMVETS’ efforts to address issues related to women veterans and champion legislation that improves access to quality healthcare. Cherissa is hosting the AMVETS Alternative Healthcare Summit on June 27, 2021 (PTSD Awareness Day) to discuss options for holistic health and economic empowerment through cannabis. To learn more about the AMVETS Alternative Healthcare Summit visit the website here.