Gerold Dermid, MBA (he/him/they) is currently a PhD student in Advertising at UT-Austin and focuses on transformative consumer research and practice. His research and engagement are centered in the unique roles of identity, agency, and motivation on consumer behavior. His work intersects the fields of marketing, management, public health, and public policy. His work seeks to develop deeper understandings of diverse communities to effect co-created, community responsive, place-based solutions to social problems. Gerold has worked in the field of public health over 20 years, focusing on health promotion, policy development, social marketing, and community engagement. Gerold has provided leadership and strategic direction to communities throughout the world in health communication, disease prevention, social justice, and international development.
Gerold has managed a diverse portfolio of equity-centered programs locally, nationally, and internationally, with a special focus on elevating the often under-realized but transformative assets of traditionally underserved communities.
Email: gdermid@utexas.edu
EDUCATION HISTORY
MBA, Health Marketing & Sustainability, University of Nevada, Reno
BA, Sociology (Social Justice) & Classical Studies, Loyola University, New Orleans