This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it served in the US Air Force 1977-79 as a Law Enforcement Specialist as a Narcotic Patrol Dog Handler, a pioneering role for women at the time. She earned a BS in Criminal Justice from University of Toledo, OH and a Masters in Human Services, Management from Nova Southwestern University, Ft Lauderdale.

After her service, Gerson worked for The Florida Department of Corrections as Probation officer, supervising sex offenders, mental health offenders, and violent felony offenders released from prison. She also worked as a Court Officer in the felony and drug court. Gerson now works for the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs as a Veteran Claims Examiner. In 2007, she was appointed the State of Florida Women Veterans Coordinator until 2010.

Her office is located at the Bay Pines Regional Office on the Bay Pines VAMC campus. On a daily basis, she addresses ongoing problems concerning the returning military members designated OEF/OIF, past veterans of other wars, and peacetime veterans, Women Veterans issues and other veteran concerns such as state benefits, veteran related issues and homeless veterans.

Gerson is accredited by American Legion, Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Jewish War Vets, World War I of the USA, Inc, Blinded Veterans Assn., American Red Cross, War Veterans of USA, Assn of County Veterans Service Officers, Marine Corps League, Fleet Reserve Assn, XPOW, American Ex-Prisoners of War and The Retired Enlisted Assn. She is a former member of the Bay Pines VAMC Health Advisory Committee.

Larri Gerson was elected Secretary at the 2010 NASWVC 11th Annual conference, held in Portland Oregon. 2011 NASWVC Training Conference in Madison, WI Gerson was re-elected to Secretary. Beginning August 1, 2011 Gerson will assume the position of Secretary for the Executive Board years 2011 to 2013.

Larri comments about the 2011 VA National Training Summitt on Women Veterans:

My personal thoughts about the way of the future for the VA, "The VA is re-visioning how to best serve veterans. I believe in thinking ‘outside the box’ while approaching change from the perspective of best practices rather than delivering services the standard way. A holistic approach aligns veterans’ needs with available resources including VA benefits, family and community. There is always a better way. The veteran comes first."