Dyan Gershman is an accomplished corporate attorney who draws upon more than two decades of experience. Since 2014, she has managed her New York City firm, Gershman Law, PLLC, where she offers legal expertise on a wide array of corporate and transactional matters. In addition to her professional duties, Dyan Gershman is an avid runner and a longstanding member of the New York Road Runners Club.
The New York Road Runners Club (NYRR) is a premier community organization whose mission is to collaborate with youths to nurture their desire, skills, and confidence to remain physically active. NYRR has multiple initiatives, including the Rising New York Road Runners program. This is a free and nationwide program that focuses on developing physical education based on student age, ability, and needs. More than 240,000 kids from 1,300 locations around the United States participate in the program.
A research-based program, Rising New York Road Runners consists of fun activities that make it easier to teach students the fundamentals of physical activity. The program targets pre-K to 12th grade schools, after-school programs, and community centers. Program activities include races, short dashes, and fitness activities to enable kids to have a fun and rewarding experience as well as help them to successfully complete races.