Paulette Strauss (Gersten)

Paulette (Gersten) Strauss has a diverse work experience in the field of membership and marketing. Paulette currently holds the position of Managing Director of Membership & Marketing at Edgewood Country Club since June 2019. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Membership/Clubhouse Manager at The River Club of New York from 2017 to May 2019. Additionally, they worked as the Director of Membership and Marketing at The Harmonie Club from June 2016 to September 2017. Before transitioning into the club industry, Paulette co-founded Strauss Solutions, LLC in 2013 and worked as a co-founder until May 2016. Before that, they worked at USTA as a Senior Marketing Manager/Marketing Strategist from October 2005 to June 2013. Paulette began their career at the National Basketball Association, where they held the position of Senior Marketing Manager from October 2000 to August 2005.

Paulette (Gersten) Strauss holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Journalism, which they obtained from The Ohio State University. Paulette has also obtained additional certifications including a BMI General Manager/Chief Operating Officer certification in November 2022 from the Club Management Association of America, as well as a BMI Club Management certification in March 2022, also from the same institution.