Background
Cohen, Gerald Jay was born on May 15, 1952 in Milwaukee. Son of Hyman Harold and Lena Cohen.
Cohen, Gerald Jay was born on May 15, 1952 in Milwaukee. Son of Hyman Harold and Lena Cohen.
Bachelor, University of Wisconsin, 1974; Juris Doctor, Washington University, St. Louis, 1977; Master of Public Administration, U. Missouri, Kansas City, 1985.
Legal counsel, Missouri Division Aging, Jefferson City, 1978-1982; managing attorney, Legal Aid, Kansas City, 1982-1984; consultant, Medical Systems, Inc., Kansas City, 1983-1986; assistant director, U. Missouri Institute for Human Development, Kansas City, since 1984; director, Interdisciplinary Training Center Geronotology & Development Disability, Kansas City, since 1988.
Advisor People First, since 1984. Board directors Family Friends, Voluntary Action Center, Career Guild, National Council Silver Haired Legislature, Mid-American Congress on Aging. Member Missouri Bar Association, Association Public Administration, Older Woman's League, GrayPanthers.
Married Ruth Christman, May 29, 1977;1 child, Sarah Beth.
