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Gerry Sherman graduated with a B.A. from Skidmore College where she studied International Affairs, Studio Art, and Environmental Studies. She received her Horticultural Therapy Certificate from The New York Botanical Gardens in 2018, which included an intensive clinical internship at NYU Langone Health in pediatric & adult rehabilitation, complex medical care, psychiatry, and geriatric settings. Prior to finding the world of HT, Gerry worked in corporate management. She has proudly served as a board member of the Mid-Atlantic Horticultural Therapy Network (MAHTN) since 2018, where she collaborates with others towards the understanding, expansion and opportunities in the HT/TH field. Gerry currently serves as MAHTN President, a testament to her passion and dedication for the second career she adores. Gerry has extensive experience as a Horticultural Therapist, including at a skilled nursing facility and as Garden Program Coordinator at a bustling Bronx, NY Community Center. There she wore many hats, including providing horticulture education to children of all ages and abilities. Her freelance ventures include therapeutic horticulture groups, informational presentations, and corporate wellness events. Gerry returned to work at NYU Langone's Rusk Rehabilitation in Spring 2022, where she is proud to utilize nature, empathy, and adaptability to aid in recovery and respite for her patients and their loved ones. Wherever she is, Gerry combines the leadership and interpersonal skills of her corporate days with the vibrant world of horticulture.
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