Heather Geronemus
Occupation Founder, Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale
Heather is an accomplished nonprofit volunteer leader serving organizations such as the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the American Heart Association and many more. Following the loss of her father, Dr. Robert Geronemus, to a drunk driver in 2009, Heather took a leadership role in Broward County’s Mothers Against Drunk Driving organization. Heather established the Annual Walk Like MADD and MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale in 2011 and has since then continually chaired the event, which is the largest and most successful grassroots fundraiser in the history of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. From 2015 to 2022, Heather was a member of MADD's National Board of Directors, serving as Chairwoman, Vice Chairwoman and Immediate Past Chairwoman during her tenure on the board.
Her work has been profiled in People Magazine, the Sun Sentinel, and she has appeared on NBC, ABC and CBS to discuss issues and efforts to fight drunk driving. She has been honored by many publications and organizations for her leadership in fundraising, advocacy and strategy. Heather is a sought-after speaker on philanthropy, personal branding and women’s empowerment topics. Heather is a graduate of New York University.
