Joanne Gerenser, who has been a part-time instructor in Brooklyn College’s Department of Communication Arts, Sciences & Disorders, was honored by Borough, was honored by Borough President Vito Fossella as she retires following a 44-year career at Eden II Programs, where she served as Executive Director since 1995.
In recognition of her decades of leadership and advocacy for individuals with autism, Fossella presented her with a proclamation declaring September 18, 2026, as “Dr. Joanne Gerenser Day” on Staten Island. Brooklyn College congratulates Gerenser on this well-deserved honor and thanks her for her outstanding contributions to the autism community and to generations of Brooklyn College students.
