Livvy Gerrish

Livvy joined LeadingAge Kansas in 2026 as Director of Education, bringing more than 15 years of experience in social and human services, over a decade of clinical social work practice, and extensive experience in community and higher education settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Weber State University, her Master of Social Work from the University of Wyoming, and her PhD in Social Work from the University of Illinois Chicago, with a concentration in Gender and Women's Studies. Passionate about education, leadership development, and service to others, Livvy’s professional background includes clinical social work, victim services, identity-based gendered violence prevention and response, trauma informed practice, workforce development, curriculum design, and higher education leadership. Her work spans multiple human service systems across the lifespan, including services that intersect with aging, caregiving, and community-based supports for older adults. She is excited to partner with aging services providers across Kansas to create engaging learning opportunities that support professional growth and quality care for older adults.