Our Board
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Tracy Morrice
CHAIR
Tracy was born and raised in North East Glasgow, so being part of NERC means a lot to her. Tracy spent her career in drug and alcohol services, working in residential rehab, community projects and supported housing. She has done a bit of everything — from volunteering to frontline then management and leadership roles — and seen first-hand the impact addiction can have on individuals, families and entire communities. Tracy is passionate about ensuring there’s no wrong door when someone reaches out for help, and that people have real opportunities to rebuild their lives through positive connections.
'Our lived experience volunteers play a vital role in this — their honesty, compassion and encouragement are at the heart of what makes NERC special. As Chairperson, my aim is to support NERC to grow, stay true to its lived-experience roots, and continue offering support that genuinely makes a difference'
David Brockett
TREASURER
David Brockett has spent more than 27 years working across social care, supporting people through challenges related to homelessness, mental health, and alcohol and drug use. Much of that time—15 years—was dedicated to residential rehabilitation, where he spent a decade as a Service Manager.
Based in Glasgow, David is an active voice in the sector. He sits on the board of the North East Recovery Community (NERC) and serves as Deputy Chair of the Voluntary Sector for Drug & Alcohol Agencies in Greater Glasgow. He also represents the third sector at the Glasgow ADP Strategic Group. In addition, David co-chairs the Recovery & Residential Providers Group and is a long-standing member of the Criminal Justice Voluntary Sector Forum (CJVSF).
Ann-Marie Newman
SECRETARY
At college Ann-Marie studied languages and business. Her past working life is very varied, she worked as an Accountant’s Assistant, a Lawyer’s P.A., a Marketing Coordinator, a Numeracy & Literacy Tutor until finally she found the Voluntary Sector. Ann-Marie volunteered and then worked in the mental health sector for 13 years which helped her to learn more about Mental Health and the contribution that people using the services and those who care for them have to make. She fully believe in partnership working whether on a local, national or international basis – no one group can make services better by themselves.
Ann-Marie has worked on her own recovery for the last 13 years and has gained some fantastic personal insights into recovery from mental health and addictions.
My favourite saying is “We all have ability. The difference is how we use it.” Stevie Wonder
Anne-Marie Quigg
TRUSTEE
Anne-Marie joined us as a Trustee in 2022 and has been a part of the board ever since. Anne-Marie has a passion for Alcohol & Drug Recovery having worked in front line Residential Services, and Criminal Justice projects throughout Renfrewshire, Ayrshire, Glasgow, East Renfrewshire and Lanarkshire. She has been working nationally with the Scottish Government, 32 Alcohol & Drug Partnerships & 15 Prisons in Scotland, developing workshops and training to support Services to move to a Recovery Oriented System of Care.
Our Staff
Stephen Kerr
PROJECT MANAGER
Stephen Kerr has been a part of NERC since he started his role as Recovery Co-ordinator in January 2013. Steff as he is known, was a massive part of getting NERC up and running, helping to start the first ever recovery café in the North East; PARC. Since then Steff has gone on to become the Project Manager for NERC overseeing the running of the recovery cafes, volunteers and staff, he is also one of the main trainers and suppliers of the lifesaving drug Naloxone in Glasgow.
SarahJane McMahon
RECOVERY DEVELOPMENT WORKER
SarahJane started as a volunteer with NERC at its inception back in February 2014. SarahJane was an integral part of NERC having been the one who championed the need for a women’s only recovery café. SarahJane was the chair of PARC recovery café before starting RENEW in October 2014 – the first women’s only recovery café in the city. SarahJane completed her SVQ3 and then was offered a full-time role within NERC as a Recovery Development Worker in 2016. SarahJane looks after our volunteers making sure everyone has the support they need.
Jenna Niblock
BUSINESS SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Jenna joined the team during lockdown in November 2020 as an administration assistant. Her role within NERC was moved to a permanent NHS post as a Business Support Assistant in July 2021. Jenna has a background in communications having studied Journalism, Creative Writing & Politics at Strathclyde University. Jenna is office based but also attends RENEW Recovery Café every Friday.
Sharon Caven
RECOVERY OUTREACH WORKER
Sharon has been part of the NERC team since she joined as a volunteer at RENEW in 2020. Sharon has had quite a journey with us having became Chair of the Committee Board for over a year before completing her SVQ3 within NERC and then securing a full-time job as a Recovery Outreach Worker. Sharon has had own lived experience and can offer peer led support for anyone looking to access recovery.
Allison Knox
RECOVERY OUTREACH WORKER
Allison has also been a part of NERC for many years having also started as a volunteer at PARC and RENEW. Allison was also a volunteer for our partners With You in the North East Hub. Allison was on the committee board as vice chair before completing her SVQ3 with NERC and going on to secure a full-time role as a Recovery Outreach Worker at NERC. Allison has her own lived experience and can offer peer-led support for anyone looking to access recovery.
