Emily Starbuck Gerson
Emily Starbuck Gerson is an award-winning freelance journalist and public advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community and military families, with 17 years of professional experience in writing, content marketing, and communications. Emily graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, holds membership in NLGJA - The Association of LGBTQ Journalists, and has received recognition for Excellence in Long Form Journalism and a nomination for Pride Center San Antonio's Icon Awards. Currently serving as a Communications & Advocacy Specialist and Magazine Editor at Modern Military Association of America, her diverse career includes roles as a Foreign Policy Fellow at Secure Families Initiative, Founder/Writer at Profiles in Pride LGBTQ+ Blog, and Staff Writer at NerdWallet. Her extensive publication portfolio includes work in Yamaha, INTO, USA Today, Experian, CNBC, Business Insider, The Christian Science Monitor, and The Chicago Tribune. Her specialized expertise in LGBTQIA+ issues, military matters, caregiving, personal finance, small business, travel, and wellness.
