Gerid Adams

Gerid Adams has had a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. They began their career in 1998 at Westech Systems, where they started as a Systems Engineer and eventually became the Chief Information Officer. At Comcast Cable, Gerid worked as a Communications Technician 5Q, handling installation and troubleshooting of various systems. In 2012, Gerid joined CaptionCall by Sorenson as an Account Manager. They later worked at Disability Advocates of Kent County as a Test Pilot and served as the President of the Greater Grand Rapids Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA). In 2020, they became a member of the Advisory Council at the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, and in 2023, they joined The Rapid's Consumer Advocacy Committee.

Gerid Adams completed their high school education at Mattawan High School from 1990 to 1998, where they obtained a High School Diploma with a field of study in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services. They also attended Grand Rapids Community College for an unspecified period, studying Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

Additionally, Gerid Adams has acquired several certifications. In 1997, they obtained a certification in Computer Sciences with Programming from Van Buren Intermediate School District. They also obtained a certification in Small Business Management from the same institution in the same year. In 2010, they achieved the certification of Certified Fluxologist from Comcast Technology Solutions. Lastly, in 2023, Gerid obtained a certification in Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design from Grow with Google on Coursera.