After narrowly surviving the Holocaust, Gerda Bikales came to America as a teenager. Studying part-time while raising a family, she earned two advanced degrees. She has worked as a writer, lobbyist...view moreAfter narrowly surviving the Holocaust, Gerda Bikales came to America as a teenager. Studying part-time while raising a family, she earned two advanced degrees. She has worked as a writer, lobbyist, and association executive for non-profit organizations. Among her professional interests has been the promotion of English as the official language of the U.S. She and her husband live in Maryland.view less