M. Geron Gadd (pronouns: she/her) joined AARP Foundation in September 2019 as a Senior Attorney specializing in systemic litigation to protect the rights of older adults with disabilities, those neglected in congregate care settings, and those affected by unscrupulous commercial practices. This work includes advocacy on behalf of LGBTQ older adults who face social isolation and financial insecurity. Geron began her legal career in private practice in New York and Florida, representing corporate clients in intellectual property, securities, construction, and related commercial disputes. In 2011, Geron returned to Alabama, from which her family hails, to focus on public interest litigation on behalf of people with disabilities and in various civil rights matters. Prior to joining AARP Foundation, Geron served as Legal Director of the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program, where she has lead class counsel in a class action resulting in a consent decree requiring the Alabama Department of Mental Health to timely provide court-ordered psychiatric services. Geron earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Southern Methodist University, a master’s degree in theological studies from Harvard Divinity School, and a law degree from Harvard Law School.