From childcare to elder care: Supporting employees through every caregiving stage.
Caregiving affects one in four Americans and shapes employee experiences throughout their lives. The sandwich generation faces unique challenges as they care for kids and elderly relatives while managing their own careers. With open enrollment approaching, employees need real support—not just more point solutions.
In this HR-focused session, you’ll learn:
- Why caregiving benefits matter at every life stage
- How a single caregiving solution can simplify support for employees and HR
- How to advocate for caregivers during open enrollment
- The role of preventative care in reducing claims and stress
We are excited to bring Cleo into the conversation. As a one-stop shop for caregiving support, Cleo offers expert guidance and resources for employees and their families at every stage of the caregiving journey.
Meet the speakers
Meet the speakers
Merrell Botello is a dynamic benefits strategist and people leader whose career journey began as an HR and Operations Assistant and evolved into a trusted partner to organizations. Known for her creativity, strategic mindset, and passion for well-being, she helps employers design benefits that truly support health, family, and advocacy.
Merrell currently serves as Chair of PIHRA Riverside and was recognized as a Leader of Influence in Her 40s by the Los Angeles Business Journal. Certified in Women in Leadership from UCR, she is committed to empowering HR professionals and fostering authentic connections that make a real impact.
On a personal note, Merrell lives life to the fullest. She is a proud mother of five, married to a firefighter—a partnership that brings unique challenges and strength. Deeply rooted in her traditional Filipino heritage, she values family and caring for her elders. One of her greatest passions is helping people navigate the often confusing healthcare system, ensuring they feel supported and informed every step of the way.
Madhavi Vemireddy, MD is Cleo’s CEO, having previously served as Cleo’s Chief Clinical Officer. Madhavi is board-certified in Internal Medicine and has over 24 years of experience in advanced clinical analytics, population health programs, and digital health products.
Madhavi joined Cleo through the CareTribe acquisition, where she was the cofounder and COO. At CareTribe, Madhavi applied her population health experience and her personal journey of caregiving for her eldest son to support family caregivers, irrespective of the age or condition of their loved one(s).
Prior to CareTribe, Madhavi was Chief Medical Officer and Head of Product at ActiveHealth Management and Head of Program Design for Aetna Care Management (both CVS Health companies), where she led the development of evidence-based analytics, population health programs and digital platforms that served over 22 million Americans.
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