Gerardo Merced Gonzalez

Background

Gonzalez, Gerardo Merced was born on September 24, 1950 in Placetas, Las Villas, Cuba. Son of Elio A. and Armantina (Torres) Gonzalez. came to the United States, 1962.

Education

Bachelor in Psychology, U. Florida, 1973; Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education, U. Florida, 1978.

Career

Assistant dean, director, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1977-1986; associate professor, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1987-1989; professor and chairman, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1989-1992; associate dean education, U. Florida, Gainesville, since 1992. Member of national planning group Higher Education Prevention Center, Washington, 1990-1996.

Achievements

• Gerardo Merced Gonzalez has been listed as a noteworthy University dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman board Vista Pavilion Rehabilitation Hospital, Gainesville, 1990-1996. Member of national advisory county Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration, Rockville, Maryland., 1987-1990. Member prevention committee Governor's Commision on Drug Abuse, Tallahassee, 1984-1986.

Member ACA, Association for Multicultural Counseling, American Association Colls. for Teacher Education.

Interests

• Avocations: coaching soccer, boating, running.

Connections

Married Marjorie A. Reilly, April 10,1976. Children: Justin, Jarrett, Ian, Julie.

Father:

Elio A. Gonzalez

Mother:

Armantina (Torres) Gonzalez

Spouse:

Marjorie A. Reilly

child:

Justin Gonzalez

child:

Ian Gonzalez

child:

Jarrett Gonzalez

child:

Julie Gonzalez