Gena Schoen

Gena Schoen is a highly experienced professional with a strong background in member engagement and program management, currently serving as the Director of Member Engagement at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) since August 2014. In this role, Gena oversees member acquisition and retention efforts, designs member engagement programs, and supports special interest groups. Previous positions include Independent Contractor providing project management services, Site Director at Avodah managing non-profit operations, and Director of the National Youth Leadership Forum on Law at Envision EMI. Gena's earlier career features significant roles in program and volunteer management, including work with Cabrini Connections and the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship. Gena holds a Master's degree in Library Science from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Indiana University Bloomington.