BIO
Born in New York, Michael’s family moved to Miami, FL when he was 4 years old. Despite his severe injuries from the car accident, he became a competitive swimmer, earning a swimming scholarship to Ashland University in Ohio where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications. He became a student leader becoming active in student organizations such as Residence House Council, BACCHUS and CAB.
Michael attended The University of Akron where he earned his Master's degree in Higher Education Administration where he served as the Leadership Adviser. In this role, he advised the Associated Student Government, BACCHUS, and provided leadership training for student organizations.
PRESENTATIONS
Michael Gershe, a victim and survivor of a drunken driver incident that killed his mother and almost himself when he was an infant, has found “The Magic of Life.” Michael tells an emotional, but yet humorous and inspirational story that combines stand up comedy, audience participation, and his personal story of how alcohol impacted his life. Despite breaking nearly every bone in his body, he is a former collegiate swimmer, a stand up comedian and has worked in Higher Education for over 15 years. He has performed at colleges and high schools throughout the nation. Knowing that his life almost ended before it began, Michael is fortunate to accomplish his dreams. Although Michael uses humor, he does stress the seriousness of peer pressure, binge drinking and drunken driving. He is simply a mother’s son trying to make a difference in the world by sharing his story in a unique way.
COST
For more information about the program, please visit, www.themagicoflife.com.
