City of Largo, Florida

	The Mayor and Commissioners are elected for three-year terms.
Born:	Paterson, New Jersey
Family:	Husband, Eric and daughter, Sarah
Educational Background:	BA in Psychology, University of South Florida MA in Rehabilitation Counseling, University of South Florida
Professional Background:	Commissioner Gerard began her professional career in the mental health field, working with the chronically mentally ill in a community-based rehabilitation program. From 1984 to 1986, she served as Victim Advocate for the Largo Police Department. In 1986, she became director of the Spouse Abuse Shelter of Religious Community Services, where she stayed until 1992. She has since served with Family Resources, Inc. as Executive Director of Helpline and currently as Chief Operating Officer.
Political Background:	Mayor Gerard has served in a number of leadership positions and on several boards of directors including the United Way Council of Executives, the Pinellas County Victim Rights Coalition, the Pinellas County Domestic Violence Task Force, the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and the Florida Alliance of Information and Referral Services. She also served on the Largo Public Library Advisory Board from 1996 until 2000. She was elected Mayor in 2006 and re-elected in 2009.  Her current term expires in November 2012. Mayor Gerard was elected to the City Commission in 2000 and served two three-year terms as Commissioner. She was elected Mayor in 2006. Her current term expires in November 2009.
Community Involvement:	Florida League of Cities - Municipal Service Delivery Council Suncoast Tiger Bay Club Leadership Pinellas Alumni Homeless Leadership Network Pinellas Planning Council League of Women Voters Health and Human Services Coordinating Council Administrative Forum