Elizabeth Gerlach

Elizabeth Gerlach is a triplet mom, fundraiser, marketer, and most recently children's book author with her first book "Ben's Adventures: A Day at the Beach". Gerlach has a 15 year career in various marketing and advertising roles before making the decision to become a stay at home mom to her infant triplets. Ben’s Adventures was inspired by the author’s son Benjamin who had cerebral palsy. In writing it, Gerlach wanted to show that all kids are capable and able to do great (or even simple) things. She understands that some may be nervous around disability, but that’s OKAY. She just hopes this book can begin to break the barriers and show that kids are just kids. Gerlach and her husband also established the Ben Smiles Memorial Foundation, a fund dedicated to making adapted toys and other important devices more accessible for special needs families. (www.BenSmiles.org). Originally from Virginia, Gerlach is a southerner at heart, but currently lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and Ben's triplet brother and sister.