Q+A WITH ASHLEY GERRY

We asked Ashley Gerry a philanthropist, wife and mother of five — whose involvement with worthy causes includes, among others, the Golisano Children’s Hospital, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (where she resides on the board) and the Community School of Naples — about life, love and inspiration.

WHAT IS THE QUALITY THAT YOU LIKE MOST IN A MAN?
I think that it is important to have a balance of the tough strength of a man, along with the softness of empathy and kindness. I love that my husband has a desire to protect his family and keep us safe. I feel blessed to be married to a soft, kind-hearted and generous man.

WHAT OR WHO IS THE GREATEST LOVE OF YOUR LIFE?
My husband, Adam of course! We met 15 years ago and this year we will celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary. We have a total of five children so we are a busy family. I am so grateful for the life that we share and all of the memories that we have yet to make!

WHERE WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO LIVE?
I absolutely love living in Naples. It’s such a beautiful place to raise your family and I feel so blessed to have met so many amazing people in this community. However, a vineyard in the countryside of Tuscany or the south of France wouldn’t be too bad either!

WHO ARE YOUR HEROES IN REAL LIFE?

The people that I most admire and look up to as real-life heroes (are those) who walk beside us every day. Heroes who fight for our great country. Whether it be as police officers, those in the military, or politicians. I feel that anyone who gives their time and treasure and works hard to make our country and world a better place for our children deserves to be respected and honored.